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What is Thailand Lottery?

It’s run by the Government Lottery Office (GLO) under the Ministry of Finance. It has operated since 1939. It’s one of only two forms of legal gambling in Thailand, the other is horse racing in Bangkok. About 60% of sales goes to prize money and ∼28% to government revenue.

What is the price of thailand lottery?

1st Prize: 6,000,000 baht (6 million) for matching all 6 digits

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Prizes: smaller amounts for 6-digit matches

Last 2 digits / Last 3 digits: you win if your last 2 or 3 digits match

You have to match your ticket exactly, it’s not like choosing numbers yourself.

Which Countries are popular for this Lottery?

The lottery is hugely popular outside Thailand too. Many websites and Facebook pages offer “Thai Lottery tips, VIP numbers, sure numbers”. Be careful – GLO never sells tips or leaks numbers. Most of those are scams. The real result is only published by GLO.

What is the process of buying ticket?

This is the only official way. The tickets are pre-printed with 6 digits, you can’t choose your numbers, you choose from what the vendor has.

a) Go to an authorized seller:

Street lottery vendors (you see them everywhere with a wooden board of tickets)

Authorized retail shops, 7-Eleven counters

GLO office in Nonthaburi

Official digital app Pao Tang – tickets at the official 80 baht face value

b) Pick your ticket – check the 6-digit number. They are sold as a pair, so 1 ticket = 80 baht, a pair = 160 baht.

c) Pay cash (or scan via Paotang). Make sure the vendor is registered with GLO before buying.

d) Write your name on the back of the ticket immediately. For foreigners, you may be asked to show passport. Keep the receipt.

What is the process of prize diatribution?

For 1,000,000 tickets per draw, there are about 14,168 prizes. The main structure:

1st prize: 6,000,000 baht

2nd prize (5 prizes): 200,000 baht each

3rd prize (10 prizes): 80,000 baht

4th prize (50 prizes): 40,000 baht

5th prize (100 prizes): 20,000 baht

3-digit front / 3-digit back, 2-digit back: 1,000 – 4,000 baht

How to claim your prize?

a) Small prizes (20,000 baht or less):

You can claim same day at the shop where you bought it, or at any authorized agent. You get cash immediately after tax deduction.

b) Big prizes (over 20,000 baht):

You must go to GLO head office in Nonthaburi, Bangkok. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, prize counter until 2:30 PM.

You need:

Winning ticket (write your name on back)

Thai ID or passport for foreigners

Claim form + queue number

If you bought via official Pao Tang app (digital ticket), winnings are transferred directly to your linked bank account.

What is the Tax Ratio?

Government lottery: 0.5% stamp duty + 1 baht stamp duty for every 200 baht of prize

Charitable lottery (TCL): 1% tax deducted

For prizes over 20,000 baht you get a cheque from Krung Thai Bank after deduction, not cash.

What is the Time Limit?

You must claim within 2 years from draw date. After that money goes to state revenue. Some sources mention up to 10 years but official GLO rule is 2 years, so don’t wait.

If you are outside Thailand, you cannot claim remotely – you need someone with power of attorney to claim at GLO with your original ticket and passport copy. That’s why most “online Thai lottery” sites from Pakistan cannot pay real GLO prizes.

Conclusion

Thailand Lottery is the official state-run lottery of Thailand, run by the Government Lottery Office (GLO) since 1939. It is one of only two legal forms of gambling in the country.

FAQ’S

Yes. Any person Thai or foreigner, age 20+, can buy if they are physically in Thailand. You need to show passport when claiming a big prize at GLO office. If you are outside Thailand, GLO does not officially sell to you.

Official GLO price is 80 baht per ticket (about 600 PKR). In the market, vendors sell a pair for 160 baht, but many street sellers charge 100-120 baht per ticket due to demand. Digital tickets on Pao Tang app are exactly 80 baht.

Match your 6-digit number with the official GLO results published on 1st and 16th. Check 1st prize, 2nd-5th prizes, and last 2-digit / 3-digit prizes. Always check on GLO official website – don’t trust WhatsApp results.

Under 20,000 baht: claim cash same day at any authorized vendor.

Over 20,000 baht: must go to GLO head office in Nonthaburi, Bangkok (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Mon-Fri) or via Krung Thai Bank / BAAC / Government Savings Bank branches.

Digital ticket winners get money transferred to bank via Pao Tang app. You have 2 years to claim.

No. GLO never leaks numbers or sells tips. All those Facebook pages and agents selling 100% sure numbers for 16th draw are scams. The draw is random, and no one can predict it.