Thai Lotto (GLO) is the official government lottery of Thailand and takes place twice every month, drawing on the 1st and 16th days. Tickets can be bought from all retail outlets over 20 years of age. Although some people claim they have won the jackpot prize of 120,000 baht, most winners receive smaller awards up to this limit. Winners must present both their ticket and valid identification document in order to claim their prizes; additionally they are subject to tax payments on top.
If you hold a winning ticket, visit GLO’s headquarters in Bangkok to claim it. First prizes typically range between several million baht and smaller prizes for combinations of numbers; winners are usually announced via media coverage and on GLO’s website shortly after each draw. Winners of jackpot prizes have the option of accepting either a lump sum payment or taking out an annuity plan that pays out over time; an annuity contract may be more suitable for retired persons as it allows their winnings to be spread over longer.
The lottery is a state-run entity and follows precise guidelines regarding its funds raised through ticket sales, with a portion going directly towards supporting national causes and bonuses of up to 22 million baht being offered for tickets with specific numbers before these were suspended by the military government on 1 August 2015.
Thai lotto tickets can be found at any GLO authorized outlet and come pre-printed with anti-counterfeiting features for easy purchase. Tickets cost 80 baht each and feature numbers as well as barcode scanning/verification functionality.
There are two types of Thai lotto: TGL and TCL. TCL tickets feature nine single digits; TGL tickets can only be bought within Thailand while TGL tickets may also be bought internationally.
Each Thai Lotto ticket is printed on high-quality paper and features the official lottery logo: a white triangle with blue edges surrounded by an irregular border. On its reverse is an extensive schedule of prizes and other pertinent data provided by the Ministry of Finance governing their operation.
Thai Lotto requires that participants are either citizens of Thailand or possessing a valid visa to enter. Non-citizens of Thailand who wish to take part must obtain either a work permit or residence permit; those not living in Thailand must secure either work permit or residency permit before participating. It is illegal for foreigners to purchase tickets directly from lottery companies abroad; instead they should purchase from local agents/travel agencies who will then contact lottery company and verify your identity/passport before providing winning cheque and levying 50 satang per 100 baht tax as required by law.