The Thai Lottery (Thai:
In addition to providing a source of income for its organizers and a form of entertainment for the local community, the lottery can also be an economic stimulant. Winners, flush with their newfound wealth, can inject their windfall back into the community through consumption and spending habits. In addition, the lottery experience unites the local community in a common dream, fueling hopes and optimism with its promise of sudden wealth.
While there are a variety of ways to select numbers for your lottery ticket, most Thais believe that certain numbers carry special significance. Whether they draw their lucky numbers from a ghost shrine, a message from the cosmos disguised as life’s strange events, or simply by looking for numbers that are unlucky for other people, many Thais are confident in their ability to calculate short odds.
Unlike some other forms of gambling, Thai lottery tickets are pre-printed and include a number of anti-counterfeiting features. The tickets are sold in “ticket pairs” and must be purchased in order to participate in the drawing. The tickets are also pre-inscribed with the drawing dates and ancillary information. In addition, they are sold in two types of formats – Government Lottery (TGL) and Thai Charity Lottery (TCL). Previously, GLO offered jackpot prizes for getting right not only six digits but also two additional ones; however, these prizes have been scrapped by the military government.
