Thai Lotto is one of two forms of legal gambling in Thailand and an immensely popular pastime, played by over 19 million Thais – or 28.6% of the population – on an almost weekly basis. Held twice monthly and with prizes up to millions of baht on offer. Street vendors often transport large brown wooden boxes of tickets slung over their bicycle. But despite its immense popularity these vendors struggle financially due to lottery sales.
Thai Lotto players looking to win must match their numbers with those selected during a lottery draw. Matching all six is awarded the top prize – usually several million baht – while smaller prizes may be won for matching lesser numbers. All winnings must be claimed within seven days from the date of the draw; cash winnings under 20 baht can be collected from vendors while winnings of greater than that amount must be brought directly to GLO headquarters in Nonthaburi for claim.
At your first claim claim appointment, present both your ticket/s and Thai ID card or passport (for foreigners). Take a queue number, fill out a claim form, and wait to be called up – once called, show ticket/s and submit photocopy of ID document; for any further assistance please call GLO helpline.
There are two kinds of Thai lotto tickets, Thai Government Lottery (TGL) and Thai Charity Lottery (TCL), each marked on its upper left corner by its name. TGL and TCL tickets feature various anti-counterfeiting measures and are only sold as ticket pairs at 80 baht each.
If you don’t feel lucky enough to purchase from street vendors, there are numerous reputable online lottery websites offering Thai lotto tickets. These websites can offer an array of benefits such as improved chances of winning and credit purchases; additionally some even boast high payout rates!
Some people employ superstition when selecting their Thai lotto numbers; however, most use logic and research instead. They might observe patterns among previous winning numbers or check its history to ascertain its luckiness; others seek advice from elder relatives or friends before choosing.
Option 2 is Esiimsi, a traditional Japanese method of fortune telling with bamboo sticks marked with numbers. You can purchase such sticks at either a number shop or the Sawang Arom Temple which claims they contain holy water with magical properties. When using Esiimsi, simply shake one or more sticks until a number falls out – that will become your lucky number!