Thai lottery fever spikes as lucky numbers circulate ahead of April draw

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The excitement is palpable as the Thai lottery draw for April 16, approaches, with lottery enthusiasts eagerly seeking out lucky numbers in anticipation of becoming the next millionaire.

 

The draw, set to take place at the Government Lottery Office in Nonthaburi, has sparked a frenzy among the public, with special attention to numbers associated with various auspicious signs and popular figures.

 

One such revered source is Pu Khaew at Pu Khaew Khamnod, whose devotees believe in the mystical power of numbers associated with him. In a recently held event, a coin featuring the likeness of Pu Sri Suttho and Mae Ya Sri Prathumma was revealed, enchanting attendees with numbers 17 and 71 hidden within the Naga scales design.

 

The Chinese calendar, too, has its share of followers who keenly inspect it for hints of winning numbers. With the latest edition highlighting numbers 387, 23, 252, 327, and 692, lottery enthusiasts are left speculating which of these could turn their fortunes.

An accident involving a container truck in Pak Chong has sparked a different kind of interest, as superstitious individuals rush to purchase lottery tickets with numbers 67-7795 and 67-1493, the truck’s registration numbers, hoping for a stroke of luck.

In Nakorn Pathom, worshippers at Luang Phor Somwang’s shrine fervently seek blessings and lucky numbers, with the recent Seamsi shaking revealing favored numbers 25, 19, and 22.

 

A lucky escape from a king cobra encounter in a local’s bedroom has turned into an opportunity for gamblers, who have derived numbers 514, 415, 154, 541, 451, and 145 from the house number where the snake was found.

 

Lucky numbers

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s vehicle registration number, กล 9 from Nakhon Si Thammarat, has also caught the public’s eye as a potential source of good luck, while Luang Phor Hamjon of Wat Mai Samakkhi in Phetchabun has inspired the numbers 523 after his followers reported winning prizes following their visits.

 

Devotees of Thao Wessuwan, from as far as Ranong, seek blessings in Nakhon Pathom, resulting in numbers 11, 13, and 17, while the revered Luang Pu Heng in the northeast has generated excitement with number 391 from a ceremonial candle.

 

A 21 year old jewellery store owner from Ang Thong has sparked interest with her dance offerings to Thao Wessuwan, resulting in numbers 831 and 59.

 

In the north, Chiang Mai’s lottery numbers are particularly sought after this season, with predictions including 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 413, 414, 415, 567, and 386 among others. The numbers complement the numerology provided by Ploy Pailin, who advises on numbers based on astrological readings, suggesting pairs like 13, 58, 59, 10, and 09 for the upcoming draw.

 

In Phayao, a giant candle at a sacred water tank has given lottery players numbers 618, 108, and 10 to consider for their next wager, while the Wat Sawang Arom ceremony in Nakhon Pathom has yielded numbers 246 and 134.

 

Lastly, a homeowner’s chance encounter with geckos has led to the number 953, and a water tank at the hermitage of a sage has revealed numbers 4, 5, 7, 3, 6, and 8, all adding to the rich tapestry of potential lottery-winning numbers, reported KhaoSod.

 

As the draw date looms, hope and superstition blend into a unique cultural phenomenon, with countless individuals dreaming of turning their luck into fortune with the right combination of numbers.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-16

 

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[Hellfire]

a unique cultural phenomenon
 

Well, a more scientific definition would sound something like “mass idiocy based on society’s low educational levels”.

 

 

Edited April 16 by Hellfire

[Tom100]

The lottery in Thailand is hugely popular despite the low odds of winning and the unfavourable payout ratio. The payout ratio for the Thai lottery is 60%, as compared to worldwide averages of 74% for bingo, 81% for horse racing, 95% for Las Vegas slot machines, and 98% for blackjack.

[Will B Good]

They are totally obsessed.....my wife and her sisters will discuss for hours what numbers to go for....mad!!!

[sammieuk1]

Tony is 74 and has just performed a miracle that's my hot tip  🤔

[norbra]

Around 4pm my dtac data Sim gave up, too busy with users chasing results for lucky numbers.

[kickstart]

8 hours ago, Tom100 said:

The lottery in Thailand is hugely popular despite the low odds of winning and the unfavourable payout ratio. The payout ratio for the Thai lottery is 60%, as compared to worldwide averages of 74% for bingo, 81% for horse racing, 95% for Las Vegas slot machines, and 98% for blackjack.

When Covid was about no lottery tickets were sold, then we found out that the Thai lottery was the biggest sauce of income for the government.

With your 60% pay out that would be about right.

Another Thai oddity, most countries they biggest form of income would be income tax, but, anther counties do have the underground lottery, plans afoot for the government to sell two and three number ticket  like the underground lottery does ,if they do and they is no underground lottery ,very unlikely, that could double they income ,as more than one person as said more money is spent on the underground lottery than on the official government lottery. 

[kickstart]

 

28 minutes ago, norbra said:

Around 4pm my dtac data Sim gave up, too busy with users chasing results for lucky numbers.

Funny you should say that, trying to listen to my radio vie AIS mobile sim and my Bluetooth speaker, it gave up at about the same time, did not think about the lottery.

[mikebell]

23 hours ago, Tom100 said:

The lottery in Thailand is hugely popular despite the low odds of winning and the unfavourable payout ratio. The payout ratio for the Thai lottery is 60%, as compared to worldwide averages of 74% for bingo, 81% for horse racing, 95% for Las Vegas slot machines, and 98% for blackjack.

Agreed.  The pre-printed winning tickets have already been sold to those-in-the-know.  The occasional Somchai is allowed to win 'pour encourager les autres.'