Thai Lotto is one of the most beloved gambling games in Thailand, played by millions every day and with many opportunities for winning. Tickets can be bought either in retail stores or online and run by the government, which regulates it through the National Council for Sports and Gambling. Winning usually requires matching all six digits of your number against those in the winning numbers – no easy feat when prize money can reach huge heights!
Lottery tickets are printed on yellow paper that is smooth and thin, featuring the distinctive watermark of Wayupak (a mythical bird in Thai), as well as invisible silk threads which can be detected using drops of bleach; those with good vision may detect these threads but they cannot be detected through standard glasses.
Thai lotto tickets fall into two categories, the Thai Government Lottery (TGL) and Thai Charity Lottery (TCL). Both offer first prize of two million baht, taxed at 0.5%. In addition, TCL also provides second prizes of four million baht that is taxed at 1.0%.
TGL and TCL tickets cannot be purchased abroad, in order to participate in their drawings, you must be physically present in Thailand during the drawing. Winning tickets can be bought from retail stores where you purchased them or at Government Lottery Office; winnings can then be claimed either there or from regional CGD offices.
As superstitious individuals, Thais are adept at coming up with inventive methods for picking their lucky numbers. From watching candle drippings to reading license plate numbers of recently crashed vehicles, creative ways have been developed in Thailand to identify winning numbers and predict them with certainty.
Bom, a middle-aged man from Bangkok, approaches choosing lottery numbers with more scientific precision. He shares information and tactics with friends via a group chat on Line and follows a detailed method when it comes to selecting his numbers – ultimately it’s not all about belief but more about enjoying the process with them!
Buddhism is an integral part of Thai culture and Buddhist lottery players often visit temples to make merit and obtain lucky numbers from monks. While some criticize government lotteries due to their religious connections, many others see them as providing much-needed revenue streams for charities while employing people with disabilities.
Since 1874, The Thai Gaming License (TGL) has been an important source of state revenue. Raising an estimated annual total of 4 billion baht for charities and employing those with disabilities. Being one of the most widespread forms of gambling within Thailand’s borders and contributing greatly to economic development. Justification for TGL’s continued existence lies within its essential social services provided while encouraging good behavior among its participants.
