The Thai Lottery (Thai:
The lottery is a popular pastime in Thailand, with the majority of players participating as part of a group of friends or coworkers. The odds of winning the lottery are slim, but it is still a fun activity to participate in. To play the lottery, you must choose five numbers between 1 and 21. Each number represents a prize category, from a top prize of millions of baht to a bonus prize for getting all five numbers correct. The ticket price is 80 baht.
Each ticket is pre-printed and includes a variety of anti-counterfeiting features. Tickets are sold in pairs and can only be purchased by registered individuals. The ticket pair also includes the schedule of prizes and ancillary information. In addition, each ticket is numbered and has an individual barcode to prevent fraud or counterfeiting.
Once you’ve decided on your lucky numbers, you’ll need to buy a ticket. There are several different ways to do this, but the easiest way is to go to a licensed agent. These agents can be found in most major cities and are able to sell you a ticket for a nominal fee. Then, all you have to do is wait to see if your number is called.
There are many ways to choose your lottery numbers, but most people base their choices on symbols, astrological events, or the behavior of animals and other living things. Some even visit a shrine to seek divine guidance in choosing their numbers. Others take a more pragmatic approach, calculating short odds against a particular number to determine its chances of being drawn.
A few years ago, the lottery was changed due to new laws that required a certain percentage of profits be used for state projects. These changes were made by the military government, and they eliminated the bonus prize for getting all six digits right, which could have added up to B20-30 million. Currently, the maximum prize is B6 million. Those who win can cash in their prizes at authorized venues and have two years to claim them. Larger sums of money must be claimed at the head GLO office in Nonthaburi.
