The Thai lottery (Thai: , RTGS: slaak kin baeng) is the official national lottery of Thailand. It is one of only two forms of legalised gambling permitted in the Land of Smiles, the other being horse racing in Bangkok. The Thai government lottery takes place twice a month, on the first and 16th of each month. Its prizes are a huge draw for the 19 million people who play the lottery each month.

The ticket’s premise is simple: players purchase a ticket, pin their hopes on a sequence of numbers and then wait to see if they win. Unlike many other gambling games, the lottery’s randomness guarantees its integrity and preserves a sense of fairness. It is also a revenue generator for the organizers, a source of entertainment for participants and a potential economic stimulant, as winners inject their windfall into local commerce.

Even for those who never win, the lottery experience can foster a sense of hope and optimism. The lottery’s ability to change lives inspires us all, and the possibility of a life-altering fortune enthralls the human spirit.

All tickets, whether for TGL or TCL, are pre-printed and include a variety of anti-counterfeiting features. They can only be purchased in ticket pairs and are not sold separately. A lottery ticket must be presented to a vendor for verification and to collect the winnings. Winnings must be claimed within 30 days of the drawing and are subject to 0.5% stamp duty on government lottery wins and 1% stamp duty on charitable lottery winnings.