The Government of Thailand's Lottery Office (GLO) has reported that more than 17 million digital state lottery tickets were sold within the first seven hours of its launch on Sunday morning (July 5).
The Thai government wants to launch two new lotteries this year to tackle illegal lotteries and high ticket prices.
It's almost an obsession: Looking for lucky numbers
Twenty million Thais play in an illegal lottery twice a month. They consult spirits, such as Mae Nak, or visit the 'Tree of the 100 Corpses'. This is how you give luck a helping hand.
Frans Amsterdam in Pattaya (part 7): The ticket seller
Frans Amsterdam has settled down again in Pattaya and entertains us, until there are no more 'like' ratings, with his experiences in a follow-up story.
We are now writing August 30, 2017, but do you remember? June 2015, the Thai newspapers and Thailand-focused blogs were full of it. The legally determined selling price of 80 Baht per (then still double) ticket of the Thai State Lottery was to be maintained.
Reader Submission: The illegal Thai lottery
Anyone who is a little familiar with Thailand knows that in addition to the bi-weekly lottery of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), there is also an illegal lottery. This is based on the results of the GLO draw and is more accessible to participate.
Plan for new online state lottery in Thailand
The Government Lottery Office board is today looking at proposals for a two- and three-digit lottery and lottery. This lottery may be offered via the internet, the tickets can then be sold online and via an app.
Buy lottery tickets on the street in Thailand?
Everywhere in Thailand you can buy lottery tickets on the street. I have often been tempted to buy one. How does the lottery system work?
Reader question: How does the Thai state lottery work?
As a loyal visitor to Thailand, I am regularly approached by sellers of lottery tickets. Often with such a large wooden box in front of them where all the lottery tickets are displayed. I've never bought a lottery ticket because I don't know how it works. Hence some questions.
Thai state lottery wants jackpot of 600 million baht
The Thai state lottery (GLO) comes up with a plan to increase the jackpot from 6 to 600 million baht. The decision on this will be made in September by the board of the GLO.
Lucky in the Thai state lottery
Chris de Boer ('Never been a big gambler') is surprised. His wife wins a prize in the state lottery in almost every draw. How does she do that? A trick or not?
At 400 PTT petrol stations in Thailand, there will be free sales places for sellers of state lottery tickets. An agreement will be signed today between the Government Lottery Office (GLO) and the Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT Plc).
Stricter measures are needed to crack down on distributors who sell lottery tickets for more than 70,40 baht to street vendors, said Apirat Khongsompong, chairman of the Government Lottery Office (GLO).
The newly appointed military chairman of the Thai Lottery Council has threatened to take extreme measures if the sale price of lottery tickets for the June 16 draw still exceeds 80 baht per pair.
News from Thailand – Sunday, April 26, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Earthquake in Nepal kills thousands
– No Thais among victims in Nepal
– Boss of the state lottery resigns for the price of lottery tickets
– Police officer who killed wife hangs himself
The days of the lottery giants are numbered
It's a complicated distribution system with parties that resell lottery tickets back and forth. But let's keep it simple: the junta wants the state lottery tickets to be sold for 80 baht and not for 100 to 110 baht and even, when it comes to a lucky number, for 120 baht.
News from Thailand – July 2, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• More senior officials transferred in the fight against corruption and patronage
• False start for relocation of Victory Monument minibuses
• Party at the Somkhwamkid house: Veera free after 3 years in prison in Cambodia
News from Thailand – June 28, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Black clouds of smoke and high flames in a warehouse fire
• State lock costs 80 or 90 baht, but no more is allowed
• Prayuth warns action leader Suthep: Shut up