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- Thailand News
Rayong woman mistakenly buys tickets for December 1 draw
A woman in Rayong bought lottery tickets, hoping for a windfall, only to find out they were from a previous draw. The woman had bought two tickets, numbered 747830, anticipating the excitement of the lottery results. Upon checking her tickets, she was shocked to discover they were not winners. Further inspection revealed that these tickets were for the December 1…
- Pattaya News
Illegal labour scandal: Over 50 foreign workers nabbed in Pattaya
Pattaya’s bustling markets and entertainment zones were rocked by a dramatic crackdown on illegal foreign workers as Chon Buri provincial police launched a large-scale operation yesterday, November 28. The raid, involving over 100 officers, targeted individuals working unlawfully in jobs reserved for Thai nationals. The sweep uncovered a significant number of violations at the Rattanakorn Thepprasit Market. Many foreign workers…
- Thailand News
Chiang Mai buzzes with lottery fever as ticket sales soar
Chiang Mai is abuzz with lottery fever as punters flock to buy the latest winning numbers, clearing out ticket stalls. The excitement is fuelled by the recent appearance of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at a public rally, with his associated numbers selling rapidly. The vibrant scene at Chiang Mai’s lottery stalls reflects the anticipation among locals keen to get…
- Thailand News
Jackpot: New Thai government lottery tickets now on sale, 20 baht
The new N3 three-digit lottery tickets are now on sale, offering a total prize pool of 2 million baht. Each ticket costs 20 baht, and the first draw is scheduled for November 1. The Government Lottery Office (GLO) announced the launch of N3 three-digit lottery tickets, available to the public today, October 17. The tickets, priced at 20 baht each,…
- Thailand News
Thailand introduces three-digit lottery tickets to combat overpricing
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) is set to release three-digit lottery tickets this month to address the persistent issues of overpricing and black-market ticket sales, board member Thanavath Phonvichai announced. The initiative aims to enable Thais to purchase lottery tickets at a price not exceeding 80 baht (US$2.5), according to Thanavath. For decades, the office has struggled to mitigate the…
- Thailand News
Residents rejoice at Chon Buri temple after lottery win
Residents celebrated their luck at Wat Huai Sup, Chon Buri province, after winning the lottery with over 100 tickets, thanks to the blessings of Luang Pho Yai. They lit 10,000 firecrackers in gratitude and plan to use the new numbers from the firecrackers for the next draw. Over 20 villagers gathered at Wat Huai Sup in Namatoom subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom…
- Thailand News
Egg-cellent gratitude: Lottery winner hatches a plan with 900 eggs
A Thai woman who won the lottery with 87 tickets offered 900 chicken eggs as a form of gratitude. She previously won five second-prize tickets and revealed the source of her lucky numbers. Following the announcement of the government lottery results for September 16, the winning numbers for the first prize were 608662, and the two-digit ending was 37. Many…
- Thailand News
Thai man shares lottery win with mentally unstable man (video)
A Thai man who bought a lottery ticket from a mentally unstable man and promised to share the winnings if he won, kept his word after winning. The incident, shared on TikTok, has garnered widespread admiration for his honesty. TikTok user @monrudeeyensabai posted a clip yesterday of her husband who decided to buy a lottery ticket from a mentally unstable…
- Thailand News
Lost lottery tickets found in Thai forest spark social media frenzy (video)
Two lottery tickets were found in the forest with the name and phone number of their owner written on the back, leading to a social media frenzy. The discovery was made by a TikTok user who was foraging for mushrooms with a friend. TikTok user @udomporn41 posted a video showing the lottery tickets, numbered 498471, for the August 1 draw.…
- Thailand News
TikTok user finds 4,000 baht prize from old Thai lottery ticket
A TikTok user discovered an old lottery ticket that was thought to be rubbish, only to find it had won a prize after being checked one year later. The ticket, from the June 16, 2023 draw, held the number 628255 and won 4,000 baht. TikTok account kumpol.narayasewt posted a video showing the old lottery ticket belonging to an elderly man,…
- Thailand News
Elderly man in Lampang loses winning lottery ticket
A 74 year old man in Lampang found himself at the centre of a lottery ticket dispute after discovering his winning ticket was missing. Later, the ticket was found torn into pieces, raising questions about its authenticity. A reporter visited a home in Serm Sai Subdistrict, Serm Ngam District, Lampang Province, yesterday, July 3, following reports of a lottery ticket…
- Thailand News
Thailand proposes retirement savings lottery to combat poverty
Thailand faces a growing issue of an ageing population entering retirement without sufficient savings. This problem is exacerbated by the country’s rapid transition into an aged society, and cannot be resolved merely through increased budget allocations for elderly allowances. Deputy Finance Minister Paophum Rojanasakul announced that the Ministry of Finance is considering a new policy called the Retirement Savings Lottery.…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai lottery fever spikes as Songkran hopefuls chase lucky numbers
The buzz of the Thai New Year, known as Songkran, is palpable in Chiang Mai, where locals eagerly anticipate the lottery draw on April 16. Amidst the festive fervour, the city’s lottery vendors witness a surge in sales, with certain lucky numbers becoming the talk of the town. Today, at 8.30am, the atmosphere in Chiang Mai was electric with anticipation,…
- Thailand News
Thai teacher gets two years for false lottery ticket theft claim
A sensational lottery scandal in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province ended yesterday with the sentencing of Preecha Kraikruan, a 56 year old local Buddhist teacher. The Kanchanaburi Provincial Court handed down a two-year incarceration sentence for falsely accusing a 68 year old retired law enforcement officer, Police Lieutenant Jaroon Wimool, of the theft of lottery tickets that won a 30 million baht…
- Thailand News
Chinese city gives out lottery tickets to boost birth rates
Authorities in Xi’an, China, are rolling the dice on love with a jaw-dropping scheme aimed at tackling the nation’s plummeting birth rates. In a bold move to combat China’s declining birth rates, the city of Xi’an is set to splash a whopping 700,000 yuan (equivalent to 3.6 million baht) on lottery tickets, all in the name of encouraging newlyweds to…
- Thailand News
Lottery expert reveals top numbers and zodiac predictions for 2023 in Thailand
A recent lottery show revealed the top lottery numbers for the upcoming draw tomorrow, along with promising predictions for five zodiac signs for the year 2024. This was presented by renowned lottery expert, Ball Parway. The numbers that were highlighted include 425-97, a result of the New Year’s Day horoscope reading at a house built for Phya Naga in Uttaradit…
- Thailand News
Lottery numbers soar: Chiang Mai locals rush to buy lucky tickets at 120 baht
Lottery fever is gripping Chiang Mai as locals throng to buy tickets bearing lucky numbers, Chinese calendar numbers, and lunar eclipse numbers. With lottery tickets still selling at high prices ranging from 100 to 120 baht per piece, people are flocking to markets and major vendors in the town, Mahidol Road, and Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road. One lottery vendor, Phannee, reported…
- World News
Bartender’s ‘scratch’-of-luck: 20-dollar tip turns into lottery ticket jackpot
A bartender in California, USA, had a significant windfall after a customer tipped her with a lottery ticket worth approximately 20 dollars (730 baht), which turned out to be a grand prize winner. The lottery ticket was a scratchcard, a type that requires scratching off a silver coating to reveal potential prizes. According to a post on the international forum…
- Thailand News
Lottery caper: 4,500 tickets vanish, GLO cracks down on missing numbers
Around 4,500 lottery tickets for this week’s lottery draw have been seized by the Government Lottery Office (GLO), following a report of missing tickets by an agent. If any of these tickets win, the recipients may not be able to claim their prize and will have to provide evidence before today. The GLO made this announcement on its official page.…
- Northern Thailand News
Large cobra invades Thai home, residents rush to buy lottery tickets
A large cobra was found in a house in Thailand‘s northern Phayao province, resulting in local disaster prevention officers quickly arriving to capture and release it. Meanwhile, residents rushed to buy lottery tickets featuring the house number, hoping for good fortune in the upcoming draw today. Officers from the Phayao Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department were alerted by Thanita Chaisukkoson,…
