What is the Thai Lotto?

thai lotto is the official national lottery of Thailand (Thai: slaak kin baeng) administered by The Government Lottery Office (GLO). It is one of only two forms of legalised gambling in the country. The lottery is drawn on the first and sixteenth of each month. The results are televised on Spring News and the National Broadcasting Service. Winners must bring their winning lottery ticket, a valid identification document, and bank account details to claim their prize.

Tickets are printed on yellow, thin paper with a watermark of a mythical bird called Wayupak and an ultraviolet coating. They also contain a silk thread visible under UV light and can be tested with drops of bleach or special chemicals to reveal stains.

There are two types of tickets: Thai Government Lottery (TGL) and Thai Charity Lottery (TCL). The titles are printed on the upper left corner of each ticket. They differ only in the prize payouts and the amount of tax to be paid. TGL tickets have a maximum prize of six million baht and a bonus prize of 30 million baht. The military government has scrapped the additional prize for matching not just six digits but seven digits, which could have brought a jackpot of up to 22 or 30 million baht.

The tickets are sold from local vendors and agents throughout the country, as well as at GLO offices in Bangkok. The lottery is regulated by the state and is a major source of revenue for the government. The money raised from the ticket sales is used to fund a variety of social projects. The lottery is a popular pastime for many people in Thailand and the prizes are generous.

Although the lottery isn’t the most lucrative out there, it’s an exciting game that can be played from the comfort of your home. You can even buy lottery tickets online, though there are some important things to keep in mind when buying them.

It’s important to remember that the winners of the lottery must be Thai citizens or legally registered as foreigners. In order to win a prize, the winner must visit one of the GLO headquarters in Bangkok and submit their ticket, a copy of their ID, and bank account details. In addition, they must pay a 0.5% tax on each winning ticket. If the prize is 20,000 baht or less, the winner can claim it on the same day. If the prize is more than 20,000 baht, the winner must wait for at least 15 days to receive it. Currently, the prize cannot be delivered by mail or transferred to a bank account. Moreover, if you are an international player, you will need to bring your passport with you.