ABOUT THAILAND LOTTERY
1. What Is the Thailand Lottery?
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) runs the only official, legal lottery in Thailand.
There are two draws each month:
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1st of every month
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16th of every month
These draws are televised live and streamed on YouTube and the GLO’s official website.
🎟️ 2. Buying a Ticket
🔹 Where to Buy
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From street vendors (they’re licensed and usually carry tickets in a small case or display board).
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From official GLO outlets.
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Online via the GLO Lottery App (launched to prevent overpricing).
🔹 Ticket Price
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Each individual ticket officially costs 80 baht.
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But they are sold in pairs → so 160 baht for one set (called “คู่”).
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Vendors sometimes sell “sets” of identical numbers (like 2, 4, or 10 tickets of the same number) — this increases your potential prize proportionally.
🔹 Choosing Numbers
Unlike some lotteries, you cannot choose your own numbers.
The numbers are pre-printed at the GLO printing house, so you buy whichever numbers are available from the vendor.
🔢 3. Understanding Your Ticket
Here’s what’s printed on a Thailand lottery ticket:
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6-digit number | Your unique draw number (e.g., 123456) |
| Draw date | The official draw day (1st or 16th) |
| Ticket number & series | Used for official record |
| Security features | Watermarks, colored threads, and GLO logo |
| Barcode & serial | For digital verification |
| Prize table summary | Printed at the bottom (for reference) |
Each ticket also shows whether it’s a GLO “regular” ticket or charity lottery ticket (both are official, but funds go to different causes).
🏆 4. Prizes and How You Win
There are several winning categories.
Here’s a detailed table (for one ticket):
| Prize | How to Win | Number of Winners | Prize (Baht) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | Match all 6 digits exactly | 1 | 6,000,000 |
| 2nd Prize | Close match to 1st prize (5 numbers off) | 5 | 200,000 |
| 3rd Prize | Close match to 1st prize (10 numbers off) | 10 | 80,000 |
| 4th Prize | Slightly different matches | 50 | 40,000 |
| 5th Prize | More general matches | 100 | 20,000 |
| Front 3 digits | Match the first 3 digits | 2 sets drawn | 4,000 |
| Back 3 digits | Match the last 3 digits | 2 sets drawn | 4,000 |
| Back 2 digits | Match the last 2 digits | 1 set drawn | 2,000 |
| “Near Miss” Bonus | Numbers ±1 from 1st prize | 2 | 100,000 each |
If you bought two identical tickets (a pair), you get double the prize.
🧾 5. Checking Results
You can check:
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On the GLO website (www.glo.or.th)
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On TV (live broadcast)
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On YouTube (GLO official channel)
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Through GLO Lottery App
There are also many Thai news pages that post the results immediately after the draw.
💰 6. Claiming Your Prize
If you win:
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Sign the back of your ticket immediately to prove ownership.
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Bring your original ticket and ID card or passport.
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You can claim your prize:
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At the GLO Office in Bangkok (for large prizes).
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At authorized banks (for smaller prizes).
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The government deducts 0.5% tax from the winnings (for official GLO tickets).
Example:
If you win the 1st prize (6,000,000 baht):
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Tax = 0.5% × 6,000,000 = 30,000
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You receive 5,970,000 baht.
⚠️ 7. Common Warnings
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❌ Fake tickets exist — always buy from registered vendors with official GLO cases.
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❌ Overpricing — the official price is 80 baht per ticket, but vendors sometimes charge more.
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❌ Scams — never send your ticket photo or number online to strangers.
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✅ Always keep your ticket safe — only the original paper ticket can claim the prize.
❤️ 8. Why People Play
Many Thais play not just for money but for fun, luck, and tradition.
People often:
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Use lucky numbers (birthdays, license plates, dreams, etc.).
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Visit temples or ask monks for “lucky numbers.”
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See it as a cultural event — especially on draw days!
