Lottery
- Thailand News
Bangkok couple arrested for 39 million baht lottery embezzlement
A Bangkok couple, employed by lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd, has been taken into police custody amid allegations of embezzling 39 million baht from a Thai woman who had previously won a significant Euromillions lottery prize. This arrest marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation into the alleged financial misconduct surrounding the case. The couple, 34 year old Nuwat Yongyut and…
- Thai Life
10 ways people have tried to win the Thai Lottery
The Thai Government lottery is one of the biggest deals in the country. Around any Thai street, you will see vendors on the side with their boxes that contain slips of paper with lottery numbers that you can buy for various costs, typically 80 to 100 or even more baht). With so many participating, what are the chances to win…
- Thailand News
Thailand plans retirement lottery for over 60s, launching 2025
Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister announced plans to present the retirement lottery scheme to the Cabinet for approval next month, aiming to begin sales in the first quarter of 2025. The scheme proposes extending the eligible age for purchasing lottery tickets to over 60 years. Paophum Rojanasakul addressing the progress of the retirement savings lottery, stated that the proposal is expected to…
- Thailand News
Investigation launched into lawyer accused of 71 million baht fraud
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) chief confirmed a thorough investigation has been conducted into a high-profile fraud case involving a prominent lawyer accused of defrauding an individual out of 71 million baht. The case, filed by Jatuporn “Madam Oi” Ubonlert, accuses prominent lawyer Sittha Biabangkerd of deceiving her into investing in an online lottery business. Police Major General Montri Teskan,…
- Thailand News
Thai family celebrates 6 million baht lottery win in Kamphaeng Phet
A heartwarming surprise unfolded yesterday, October 17, when a Thai woman revealed to her mother that she had won the top lottery prize. The moment, captured on video by the Facebook page Lottery Plus, shows the family in Kamphaeng Phet province celebrating after discovering they had hit the jackpot worth 6 million baht. The surprise began when the daughter asked…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s N3 lottery pilot draws crowds, starts successfully
Thailand’s pilot phase of the N3 three-digit lottery kicked off successfully yesterday, drawing numerous buyers to lottery shops eager to try the new state-owned game. Thatsaneeya Thipthanesuan, owner of a lottery shop on Jomphol Road in Nakhon Ratchasima, reported that by 9.30am, more than 30 customers had visited her shop to purchase N3 lottery tickets. To assist her clients, the…
- Thailand News
Sisaket woman wins 6 million baht lottery after prayers to serpent
A Thai woman’s prayer to a mythical serpent for lottery luck came true, making her a millionaire. She received 6 million baht after winning the first prize in the lottery. The Thai woman, 43 year old Ratsamee from Ban Nong Khukham, Nong Siang Thun in Prang Ku district, Sisaket province, had an ordinary day turn extraordinary when she discovered she…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Nayok mobile shop worker wins 6 million baht lottery
A young mobile shop employee at a Lotus’s mall won a 6-million-baht lottery prize after asking a disabled person to pick a ticket for him. The winning ticket, drawn yesterday, October 16, resulted in a life-changing windfall. Peraphon, a 31 year old employee at Under the Sky Telecom, was at the Lotus’s mall in Nakhon Nayok to purchase home improvement…
- Thailand News
Village in Udon Thani draws crowds after 18 million baht lottery win
The village of Naka in Udon Thani has become a significant destination for devotees after tourists reported winning 18 million baht in the lottery. This rare occurrence prompted a major ritual to honour the revered figures of Phraya Srisattanakarat and Prasat Phor Phu Srisuttho. Today, October 14, at Naka Village in Mueang district, Udon Thani, Anon Saennan, the founder of…
- Thailand News
Residents make offerings after winning lottery in Ratchaburi
Residents are celebrating substantial lottery wins by making offerings at Phupahung Wongwanaram Monastery in Ratchaburi, bringing chicken eggs, flower garlands, and fireworks to express their gratitude. The temple’s abbot received donations, with some winners attributing their luck to the Naga Loop charm. At Phupahung Wongwanaram Monastery in Ban Huay Sala, Yang Hak subdistrict, Pak Tho district, Ratchaburi province, people from…
- Crime News
Lotto a trouble: Woman caught betting big on Facebook
Police apprehended a young woman for posting advertisements for Lao lottery sales on Facebook, with bets reaching 30,000 baht per draw. She forwarded these bets to a major bookie, earning a 20% commission over the past six months. Yesterday, October 2, police officials, led by Phumiphat Phattharasriwongchai, Bancha Srisuk, and Thapakorn Hanumart, executed a search warrant at a residence in…
- Thailand News
Uttaradit locals seek lottery luck at towering temple statue
Residents of the upper northern province of Uttaradit flocked to Wat Khlong Kaphuea to seek blessings from the towering statue of Thao Wessuwan, hoping for good fortune for today’s lottery draw, October 1. The locals engage in rituals, trying their luck with a three-digit number drawn from a jar. Wat Khlong Kaphuea in Ban Khon, Phichai district, Uttaradit province, became…
- Thailand News
Baht-battle: Courtroom drama unfolds in 30 million lottery dispute
The Kanchanaburi Provincial Court was the stage for high drama today as key witnesses and defendants in the sensational 30 million baht lottery dispute faced off. Jaroon Wimoon, famously known as Uncle Jaroon, has brought a lawsuit against teacher Preacha Kriangkrai and ten others, accusing them of perjury. The courtroom drama kicked off at 10am, today, September 23, with all…
- Thailand News
Village celebrates as woman wins 12 million baht lottery
A village erupted in celebration as an unnamed local woman became a millionaire after winning the first prize in the latest lottery draw. The lucky winner received a total of 12 million baht (US$360,650), sparking widespread joy and congratulations from the community. The Government Lottery Office announced the results of the draw for today, revealing that the first prize-winning number…
- Crime News
Police raid underground lotteries in Chiang Mai and Lamphun
Police recently conducted a raid on underground lottery operations in Chiang Mai and Lamphun, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal lottery tickets and other evidence. Yesterday, September 16, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 5, Kritthaphon Yisakhon, directed the regional investigation team to crack down on underground lotteries. Led by Vorapong Khamlue, the Deputy Commander of Provincial…
- Thailand News
Phetchabun petrol station’s Ganesh Chaturthi tribute sparks lottery frenzy
A petrol station owner in Phetchabun lowered fuel prices to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, drawing attention from lottery enthusiasts eager to find lucky numbers in the firecracker tails. The event included discounts, free food, and a large Ganesh statue. The petrol station in Yang Ngam, Nong Phai District, owned by Chanapon, has a strong devotion to Lord Ganesha. To mark Ganesh…
- Phuket News
Phuket grease monkey scoops 30 million lottery
Phuket’s newest millionaire is none other than a humble chief mechanic at Anuphas Ford, who struck gold in the government lottery’s latest draw. Jirasak ‘Ton’ Saewun, who works at Anuphas Ford in Phuket, scooped a staggering 30 million baht after hitting the jackpot with five first-prize tickets. The winning numbers, announced by the Government Lottery Office, were 199606. Other lucky…
- Thailand News
Surin teacher scoops 30 million baht lottery prize
A new millionaire has emerged in Surin after scooping a 30 million baht lottery prize in the September 1 draw. The lucky individual secured the first prize of the government lottery with five winning tickets. Surin has once again lived up to its reputation as the “first-prize province.” Almost every lottery draw sees a winner from this region, and the…
- Thailand News
Sukhothai’s big win: Local lady strikes gold with a lucky lottery ticket
A new millionaire has emerged in Sukhothai’s Ban Dan Lan Hoi district, thanks to a stroke of luck in the Thai government lottery. A local woman bagged the first prize, securing a staggering 6 million baht. The community has been buzzing with excitement over her unexpected windfall. The winning ticket, numbered 199606, was revealed yesterday, September 1, marking a notable…
- Thailand News
Locals seek blessings in Udon Thani ahead of lottery draw
As the lottery draw approaches, locals and tourists flock to Kham Chanod Wang Nakin, the mystical land of the serpent king, to pray to Phor Pu Si Sutho and Mae Ya Si Prathumma for blessings and fortune. This event took place yesterday, August 27, at Kham Chanod Wang Nakin in Ban Non Mueang, Ban Mueang subdistrict, Ban Dung district, Udon…
- Thailand News
Golden eel ‘hooks’ Prachinburi locals with luck-boosting hopes
A golden eel caught the attention of locals in Prachinburi, leading them to believe it would bring good luck and prompting them to keep it. Residents are now flocking to see the eel and hoping to get lucky numbers from it. Residents reported capturing a gleaming golden eel yesterday, August 8, in the village of Moo 6, Hua Wa Subdistrict,…
- Thailand News
Rayong woman scoops lottery 19 times, credits monk’s blessing
A multi-winning Rayong woman, who has scooped the national lottery in Thailand 19 consecutive times, is preparing for the next draw on August 16 after crediting her luck to a monk’s blessing. At 3pm yesterday, August 8, the 51 year old woman, known for owning several popular plant shops in Rayong, opened a free food stall serving som tam to…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Phanom: Monk donates 18 million baht lottery win
A monk’s extraordinary luck has become the talk of the town in Nakhon Phanom province after winning a lottery jackpot of 18 million baht, generously distributing his winnings to the needy and local temples. Phra Khru Phanom Prechakon, also known as Phra Khru Kai, shared his good fortune on Facebook, inviting people to sign up for a special amulet distribution.…
- Thailand News
Monk wins 12 million baht lottery, plans to help community
The abbot of Wat Si Chumphon in Khon Kaen received a warm celebration from devotees after winning 12 million baht in the national lottery. The 69 year old monk shared his journey of finding the winning numbers and his plans for the prize money. Wat Si Chumphon in Ban Nong Kiao, Khon Kaen, was buzzing with excitement as locals and…
- Thailand News
Lottery Plus battles 1,700 fake pages and scams
Noted public figure Panthawat Nakvisut, also known as Not Lottery Plus, filed a complaint with the police against fraudulent pages and gambling websites. Joined by Apaporn Hai, Mont Sit Khamsoi, and their legal team, they presented evidence at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). The complaint follows the discovery of scammers using photographs of their presenters to fraudulently sell mystery boxes…
- Thailand News
Villagers in Chai Nat seek blessings for good fortune
Villagers gathered for a special ceremony at the shrine of Chao Pho Khao Laem in Chai Nat province. The ceremony was led by Phra Khru Komut Suwannaporn, also known as Luang Ta Loi, from Wat Bo Kru in Suphan Buri. The ceremony aimed to invoke the shrine’s blessings for the local community. The event yesterday saw Chaiyat Sivanana, the village…
- Thailand News
Rescue worker wins 6 million baht after helping with funeral
A rescue worker from Nong Hai Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) in Amnat Charoen province won first prize in the lottery after assisting a local family with a funeral. Believing his good deed brought him luck, he received 6 million baht. At the Nong Hai SAO Rescue Unit, colleagues and locals gathered to congratulate 50 year old Yuthasat Mutuchit, an emergency…
- Business News
Thailand launches retirement lottery to boost savings for low-income earners
The Cabinet has introduced a new savings initiative for low-income individuals titled the retirement lottery, which offers enticing prizes to encourage saving. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul announced the Cabinet’s approval of this measure, aimed at bolstering savings under the National Savings Fund (NSF) through the Retirement Savings Lottery project. The NSF will amend relevant sections of its Act to…
- Thailand News
The rise of lottery livestreams in Thailand
Over the last few years, Thailand has had drastic physical, social, and technological changes concerning lottery draws. The Thai Government Lottery Office (GLO) has vested thousands of millions to participate through the live streaming of lotteries. Lottery livestreams are now considered a form of entertainment similar to waiting for that lucky number to get into the six million baht jackpot.…
- Thailand News
School cleaner wins 1 million baht in national lottery
A school cleaner’s life took an unexpected turn when she won the first prize in yesterday’s national lottery, securing 1 million baht. In disbelief at her sudden fortune, she plans to build a new home and save the remaining money for her future. At 6pm yesterday, a report from the assistant village head of Moo 8, Khlong Khoi Subdistrict, Photharam…
