webfact Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Lottery vendors arrested for overpricing By Thai PBS Samut Prakarn police yesterday(Oct 31) arrested several lottery vendors after they sold lottery tickets higher than the government-controlled prices. Among the arrested vendors are Ms Pawanrat and Mrs Sawadee Kachenharn. They are charged for overpricing lottery tickets which is subject to one month imprisonment and 10,000 baht fine at maximum. The police, however, fined them 5,000 baht each. But they couldn’t afford the fine and are later put behind bar. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/lottery-vendors-arrested-overpricing/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-11-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Why is it always the small fish that are caught and imprisoned and not the dealers that originally sold the tickets at above face value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 10 minutes ago, edwinchester said: Why is it always the small fish that are caught and imprisoned and not the dealers that originally sold the tickets at above face value? Why is when you go into 7/11 you can buy 1 item for 80 baht but if you buy two they don't ask you for 200 baht.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstew Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 2 hours ago, overherebc said: Why is when you go into 7/11 you can buy 1 item for 80 baht but if you buy two they don't ask you for 200 baht.? Probably because the bar code reader scans and then displays the price on a screen for all to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Not as I ever bought a lottery ticket. Don´t believe in that shit. However, it´s nice to se that they get slammed for continuing charging too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, hstew said: Probably because the bar code reader scans and then displays the price on a screen for all to see. Lottery tickets, underarm deodorant, washing up liquid whatever, I don't care what the wholesale price is or the seller's profit. It, each ticket, has 80 baht stamped on it. That's what should be paid. Most asking 100 now, how long before it's back to 120 again? Edited November 1, 2017 by overherebc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry15 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 22 hours ago, edwinchester said: Why is it always the small fish that are caught and imprisoned and not the dealers that originally sold the tickets at above face value? You should know that there are no more dealers. Thet buy them straight from the lottery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 If this is advertised on local TV news and blasted throughout the cities by megaphone, that the price is 80 baht and only 80 baht, maybe, just maybe, people will start selling them like they should. In anther post I mentioned a guy that has a stand on Pattaya Tai with no less than 5,000 lottery tickets, and he never moves, and sells for 80 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, henry15 said: You should know that there are no more dealers. Thet buy them straight from the lottery There are still big buyers who sell them on to small dealers, such as those in the op who aren't included in the lottery quota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Although the fine of ฿5000 seems a bit harsh, hope they continue setting these examples. Fear of a steep fine should ultimately keep them in line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf99 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 the problem is some locals want certain numbers and are prepared to pay a premium. I buy the odd ticket but never if they ask over 80 for them. Pattaya Tai has several sellers who are "at it" as we say and ask more, especially if you have bue eyes......but I just walk on. Since there is a greater chance of being struck by lightning I just wish that on the rogue sellers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbolino Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 many on jomtien beach road ALWAYS want 90 baht for a ticket....and one day before the day of the draw they seek 100 baht...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USPatriot Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I thought if I paid more i get a higher quality ticket and win more money. The lottery would be better if you could pick your own numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Who's complaining, I am not as we all suffer this type of overcharging nearly every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 6:13 PM, hstew said: Probably because the bar code reader scans and then displays the price on a screen for all to see. And isn't the price of a lottery ticket on the ticket itself and well known? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 6:44 PM, overherebc said: Most asking 100 now, how long before it's back to 120 again? up here in the tip top north, a vendor the other day was selling a package of 5 tickets (random numbers) for a promotional price of 500 baht; it appears he was counting on an overall lack of math skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, YetAnother said: up here in the tip top north, a vendor the other day was selling a package of 5 tickets (random numbers) for a promotional price of 500 baht; it appears he was counting on an overall lack of math skills Nah. Don't you understand the 5 lucky numbers system. ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf99 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) just saw today on Pattaya Tai - openly selling and marked at 85 baht for the single (double) tickets I blame the locals. They buy most of the tickets - if they all got on social media and ganged up and did not buy for a couple of months - the robbing touts would soon learn....or maybe not ....this is LoS, gambling is in the DNA. BTW - next draw winning number is 123459 -......555 Edited November 4, 2017 by lonewolf99 more stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 3:34 PM, edwinchester said: Why is it always the small fish that are caught and imprisoned and not the dealers that originally sold the tickets at above face value? Not the reason They knew they should not be selling the tickets for a higher price They where caught not the original sellers Its called breaking the law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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