Thai lotto is an extremely popular form of gambling in Thailand, and is overseen by its government. Draws take place every first and 16th day, with prize money ranging from several millions to several hundred thousand baht. Winners must match winning numbers to claim the jackpot; it is wise to familiarise themselves with local regulations before participating.
Tickets for the Thai Lotto can only be bought from authorized vendors such as gas stations and convenience stores, with tickets pre-printed with anti-counterfeit features to prevent forgery being purchased in pairs at 80 baht each; prize money doubles if all six numbers match correctly and winners are then drawn twice monthly.
If you win the Thai Lotto, cashing your prize can be done at any local agent. They may provide either cheques or give the cash directly, depending on what works best for you; tax will depend on how much of a prize won; additionally they collect a small percentage – usually two percent – as part of their fees.
Thai Lotto can also be played online through various websites that offer this service. Just make sure that the one you select is trustworthy, with secure connections – otherwise your money could go astray!
Thais are deeply religious people and visit temples or shrines regularly in search of luck. This holds especially true when playing the lottery where numbers hold special meaning. For instance, purchasing tickets with numbers such as 23 is seen as auspicious – similarly with 16/12/501.
Thais attempt to increase their luck by looking for signs. Many visit monk’s temples for blessings or suggestions as to which numbers might bring riches; others visit fortune tellers hoping they can provide the right guidance.
Just a short walk from Bangkok’s central square lies a shrine dedicated to Mae Nak, an ancestral ghost who passed during childbirth. Regularly, people gather here for divine guidance with regard to difficult decisions, exams, or fertility-boosting aid. Next to this shrine there is also a clay pot holding numbered ping pong balls believed to contain winning lottery numbers.
