The Thai Lottery is a national lottery run by the Government Lottery Office (GLO). The draw takes place twice per month on the 1st and 16th. It is one of the two legal forms of gambling in Thailand, along with horse racing. The lottery is a popular pastime in the Land of Smiles and is played by over 19 million Thais, or 28.6% of the country’s population.
The GLO recently launched digital lottery ticket sales through the Paotang mobile app at the official retail price of 80 baht. This move was aimed at keeping street prices down by reducing the amount of money that brokers and retail venues put on top of the official government ticket price. It also aims to prevent people from buying multiple tickets that have the same winning numbers in order to maximize their chances of winning a prize.
In addition to ensuring that lottery prizes are paid out properly, the GLO also makes sure that a portion of the total sales revenue is used to support national causes. In addition, there are strict rules in place for how to select lottery numbers and how to use them. In this way, players can rest assured that they will not be cheated or scammed.
GLO lottery tickets are sold at the official retail price of 80 baht and can be purchased at a number of authorized retail venues throughout the country. It is important to note, however, that the game is only available to people who are in Thailand at the time of purchase. While tourists have been known to win, it is not possible for them to buy a ticket from outside the country.
If you are lucky enough to win a prize, you can cash out sums up to 20,000 baht at any of the authorized retail venues. For larger amounts, you will need to visit the GLO head office in Nonthaburi to claim your award. You will have two years from the date of the drawing to claim your prize.
While it is not the most impressive lottery in terms of jackpot prizes, it is still a fun and entertaining game to play. Its huge national popularity and the passion with which Thai people chase their lucky numbers create a ritual that many want to become a part of. A little more regulation and higher top prizes would be nice, but overall the game is worth trying out.
