Thai Lotto is an exciting lottery game which takes place twice every month and sells tickets for 80 baht each from authorised vendors. Winning numbers are drawn live on television on both January 1st and 16th with millions tuning in each time to place their bets – much to everyone’s excitement! Thousands of Thais tune in each time with tickets in hand as this grand aspirations is met head on by these grand tickets that remain so enthralling to many Thais that it draws them out into action each time with tickets in hand and hopes of seeing their winning numbers revealed live, drawing the millions who tune in and bring tickets home en mass each time with hopes attached – many more who get involved – thus becoming part of this grand game!
Thai lottery numbers are selected using various strategies. One method involves looking at clock hands or past results; others may base their selections on whether lightning has ever struck them personally, or on important dates like their birthday.
Ensure your vendor is authorized by the Government Lottery Office (GLO). Doing this ensures you can collect your prize should it become necessary and present winning ticket(s), ID/passport (if foreign), and bank account details to claim them.
Unother common method for selecting numbers is consulting a fortune teller. Many can be found in street markets or temples; one notable location being Sawang Arom Temple which boasts a holy water basin and has become famous due to this practice. Others believe rubbing candle drippings will reveal their lucky numbers.
Finally, it is also customary to solicit advice from friends and family for lucky numbers if you are female. In 2017, one such woman won 6 billion baht after her 1-year-old nephew gave her the number 3 and 1.
Some Thais also look to their zodiac sign to determine their lucky numbers. Although astrology isn’t widely practiced here, those who do rely on its guidance have strong opinions as to which signs are the luckiest; even going as far as making predictions on lottery chances based on astrology.
Even though lottery-playing in Thailand has its share of misconceptions and mistrustful beliefs, it remains a legitimate business that generates over four billion baht each year for charities while employing thousands of Thai locals. Furthermore, government uses proceeds to support the national health system.
