Thai lottery is one of the most beloved forms of gambling in Thailand, enjoyed by 19.2 million people every day across 19 provinces across Thailand. Estimates place spending on tickets at approximately 76 billion baht (approx. US $2.3 billion annually). Although popular, winning this lottery can be challenging and has required various strategies in order to maximize chances of success: dream interpretation, praying to banana trees, reading candle drippings in holy water, fortune telling with bamboo sticks, asking children for random numbers etc.
At least as popular as Thailand’s official state lottery is an underground one known as Huay that uses similar drawing methodologies with additional twists. Huay lotteries use illegal operations managed by dealers with huge economic ramifications 4-5 times larger than official government-run lotteries. Huay lotteries even often incorporate extra games that differ from regular lotteries.
First prizes typically range between several millions and 100,000 baht, while second prizes usually fall somewhere around 100,000 baht. There are five prizes of 40,000 baht for those matching all six digits correctly and 10 of 10,000 baht if all six numbers match exactly. Prior to 2014, however, additional bonus prizes of 22-30 million baht had also been offered but these have since been repealed by the military government.
To claim your prize, you will need your lottery ticket, identity document copy and bank account details (if applicable ). Additionally, foreigners will need their passport. For the first prize winners a check from GLO will be issued; those winning second place prizes will receive cash payments directly from lottery agents.
If you want to learn more about Thai lotto, the Government Lottery Office website (GLO) should be your go-to destination. Here you will find information on how and where to play; tips and advice on choosing your lucky numbers; plus news of recent winners as well as instructions for claiming prizes!
If you want to win Thai lotto, it’s essential that you remain persistent and persevere through each round. Many players give up after experiencing failure, but persevering will pay off in spades! When selecting numbers to play on, always carefully and not on estimates; check your ticket regularly and never pay more than 120 baht for one ticket; ultimately it comes down to luck and perseverance; good luck!
