Thai lottery vendor wins 24 million baht after funeral ticket sale

A lottery vendor in Nong Bua Lamphu has struck it rich, winning 24 million baht from four lottery tickets. The tickets, which included the number 36 matching the age of a deceased individual at a funeral she attended, were initially unsold and kept by the vendor herself.

Chantip Anusi, who has been selling lottery tickets for decades, revealed that she usually sells tickets in Mueang Kao subdistrict, Phu Wiang district, Khon Kaen province. Despite never winning before, 50 year old Chantip finally struck gold. Typically, she invests around 60,000 baht per lottery draw and sells out each time. Any unsold tickets are kept in the hope of a win.

On a recent Saturday, Chantip and her husband attended a funeral in Ban Na Phang, Mueang Kao subdistrict. The deceased was a beautiful 36 year old woman. Chantip chose to sell tickets ending in 36 at the funeral, which sold out quickly.

She then returned to Phu Wiang district to buy more tickets with the same ending number. These also sold well, except for one last set of four tickets, numbered 367336, priced at 600 baht for the entire set. No one bought this final set, so she kept it.

While listening to the lottery results yesterday, Chantip initially thought she had lost when the two-digit number 21 was announced. However, upon hearing the complete results again, she realised she had won the first prize. Overjoyed, she informed her family and immediately reported her win to the Si Bun Rueang Police Station.

“I have been selling for many years and never won. This time, while selling tickets, a dog at the funeral urinated on my leg. I joked that it was a sign of good fortune and kept the tickets. It turned out to be true!”

When asked about her plans for the winnings, Chantip mentioned she would share the money with her two children and pay off her car loan. She also plans to donate to charity regularly. Despite her newfound wealth, she intends to continue selling lottery tickets until she can no longer physically do so, reported KhaoSod.

Chantip emphasised the importance of cautious spending and avoiding the misfortunes that often accompany sudden wealth.

“I will use the money wisely and ensure my family remains peaceful and happy.”