The lottery (Thai:
In addition to the thrill of winning, the lottery offers a variety of benefits to participants and the wider community. It generates revenue for organizers, provides entertainment, and stimulates the economy by injecting cash into the community, even if just a little. The anticipation of a prize also shifts consumer behavior.
Lottery tickets are pre-printed, include a number of anti-counterfeiting features, and can only be purchased in ticket pairs. The verso of each ticket includes the schedule of prizes and ancillary information. A guest, named the Draw Chairman, randomly selects a colored ball to initialize each machine. These colored balls signify the order of the lesser prize draws. Six-digit numbers are drawn for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th prizes. A final two-digit number is drawn for the bonus prize.
All winners must present their tickets and Thai ID card or passport (for foreigners) to claim their prize. The holder must also pay 0.5% stamp duty on government lottery winnings and 1% on charitable lottery winnings. The lottery also has a mobile application where winners can check their results on the go! This app is available on iOS, Android and other mobile devices. This free-to-download app can be used to check results in either Thai or English. There are also many other options to customize the user experience, including selecting the preferred language and displaying the results in real-time. It also allows users to play in the same session with multiple other players. In addition to these features, the app supports a wide range of betting options including instant wins and progressive jackpots.
