Thai lottery is a highly enjoyable pastime that’s loved by many in Thailand, regardless of its lack of impressive jackpot prizes or national popularity. While not being one of the more exciting lottery games out there in terms of jackpot prizes, its appeal lies within being completely legal – adding another layer of allure for many individuals involved in it.
The lottery draws are held twice monthly on the 1st and 16th. The top prize of two million baht, while second prize is three million. There are additional prize tiers for those who match all six digits in order to win; anyone can participate and the lottery is completely free!
To prevent counterfeiting, tickets are printed on thin and smooth yellow paper that features a watermark that depicts Wayupak, serial numbers and unique shapes adorned with silk thread. However, counterfeiters still manage to create counterfeit tickets; therefore it is imperative that tickets are purchased only from authorized retailers.
Purchase of Thai lottery tickets is straightforward and can be accomplished from multiple locations. Some people opt to buy them online while others prefer visiting an authorized retail venue – the GLO website provides a list of authorized retail venues where this purchase can take place. When making your purchase, your passport or ID card must be presented and an additional tax of 1 baht per 200 baht purchased will apply.
No one expects everyone to win the Thai Lottery lottery ticket; many seek luck in other ways as well. Esiimsi or siam si, which uses bamboo sticks marked with different numbers for fortunetelling purposes, is a popular tradition; shaking these bamboo sticks until one falls out is considered lucky – some have even reported winning lotteries by following this practice! Another method involves looking at animals or banana trees for inspiration; for instance a strange-shaped banana tree in Sakon Nakhon has drawn crowds as a potential lucky number spot!
Thai Lotto prize money has seen significant increases over time. Now boasting jackpots between B20-30 Million, which represents a considerable leap compared to its earlier jackpots of only B4-6 Million, Thai Lotto remains not only entertaining, but has become part of society and tradition; many want to experience its thrills for themselves! While more regulations and higher top prizes would certainly improve things further; those willing to commit long term should give Thai Lotto a try as an enjoyable hobby!