Suroo Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have a simple question as follows- if foreigner buys a lottery ticket and say wins the jackpot will he /she be paid directly? I've heard all kinds of answers including yes, no, through a thai person only, maybe, who knows, are you crazy etc. What is the truth. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaRanter Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have seen a Nigerian that went and got paid his 400k winnings. I think show the right ticket and you get paid. They sell to anyone, so should pay anyone. No need for work permit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suroo Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have seen a Nigerian that went and got paid his 400k winnings. I think show the right ticket and you get paid. They sell to anyone, so should pay anyone. No need for work permit. Thank you but had he/she won 2 m. or 3 m. or more in the JACKPOT would the outcome change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 A good question, I've heard (don't know if it is true or that the rules have changed) that Farangs only get 15.000 THB max That's also the reason why I always let my Wife cash the lottery tickets, but up til now she never ever had to go, because we never win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cluey Posted June 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2013 That's also the reason why I always let my Wife cash the lottery tickets, but up til now she never ever had to go, because we never win - Trying.... so hard! not to say it. . . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 A good question, I've heard (don't know if it is true or that the rules have changed) that Farangs only get 15.000 THB max That's also the reason why I always let my Wife cash the lottery tickets, but up til now she never ever had to go, because we never win been sometime but i have hit it 3 times for 60k each time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I never buy them and always regret it when the draw comes on the radio, the whole market, house or shop stops to have a good chin wag about the numbers, I feel so left out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 [ That's also the reason why I always let my Wife cash the lottery tickets, but up til now she never ever had to go, because we never win-Trying....so hard!not to say it. . . Don't hold back !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaRanter Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 With my luck in such matters, I tend to not buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cluey Posted June 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2013 [ That's also the reason why I always let my Wife cash the lottery tickets, but up til now she never ever had to go, because we never win-Trying.... so hard! not to say it. . . Don't hold back !! - As far as you know! Aah. . . That feels better 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jbrain Posted June 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have seen a Nigerian that went and got paid his 400k winnings. Must be the one who mailed me the other day , that he wanted to share his fortune . 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) [ That's also the reason why I always let my Wife cash the lottery tickets, but up til now she never ever had to go, because we never win- Trying.... so hard! not to say it. . . Don't hold back !! - As far as you know! Aah. . . That feels better And do i care ? Nahhhh because she makes more money then I do Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Edited June 13, 2013 by MJCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Some the same bet (2 dollars) it's better value to play Powerball/Euromilions. 2 M Thai Baht ain't gonna change your life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I also have heard that your nationality doesn't matter but have never seen confirmation and as I buy sets of numbers, I'd send the wife to collect if we got the big one. The one who signs the back of the ticket is officially the winner. Are there any Jackpot winners among us I wonder, who could confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokstick Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Cannot even buy a car with this, who really hopes to win ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Some the same bet (2 dollars) it's better value to play Powerball/Euromilions.2 M Thai Baht ain't gonna change your life Nooooooowwwwwww.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I also have heard that your nationality doesn't matter but have never seen confirmation and as I buy sets of numbers, I'd send the wife to collect if we got the big one. The one who signs the back of the ticket is officially the winner. Are there any Jackpot winners among us I wonder, who could confirm this? My name is noname....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 An acquaintance of mine won 22 million. He has the money ,he collected himself, that was about 8 years ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlandy Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I have seen a Nigerian that went and got paid his 400k winnings. I think show the right ticket and you get paid. They sell to anyone, so should pay anyone. No need for work permit. I won THB 12,000 a year or so back, went to the local lottery office and received the dosh 'no worries' But the way things change in the Realm it could a different story today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 i have won 4000 a couple of times ,got the cash no problem ,but if i hit a big one i would let the wife collect ,over the years i have learned not to trust Thailand ,the rules change daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnniey Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Some the same bet (2 dollars) it's better value to play Powerball/Euromilions. 2 M Thai Baht ain't gonna change your life Got to be a resident in the country. Anyway what is this topic allowed. Discussing gambling is against forum rules. Playing some online lotteries are legal as long as the company is based.abroad. Same with casinos and poker sites. Much higher payout from it machines than lottery. My wife won $7,000 in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I have seen a Nigerian that went and got paid his 400k winnings. Must be the one who mailed me the other day , that he wanted to share his fortune . You too.....how many Nigerians have won the Thai lottery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyGit Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) I never buy them and always regret it when the draw comes on the radio, the whole market, house or shop stops to have a good chin wag about the numbers, I feel so left out I find it hilarious that the locals are GENUINELY surprised when they don't win..!! Edited June 14, 2013 by CockneyGit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I never buy them and always regret it when the draw comes on the radio, the whole market, house or shop stops to have a good chin wag about the numbers, I feel so left out I find it hilarious that the locals are GENUINELY surprised when they don't win..!! Surely only Hi-sos are allowed to win? It's all fixed in advance of the tickets being printed. Ask any Issaan buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suroo Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 An acquaintance of mine won 22 million. He has the money ,he collected himself, that was about 8 years ago. This almost an answer to the question but not fully as it refers to a winning incident 8 years ago. Is there ANY person out there in Thai Visa world who knows for sure if the national lottery has a rule about this or not? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivek130205 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 hey folks , I am very sorry and I know the question that I'm asking is little weird, however I really need to know how to check your winnings. I have few applications on ipad named Thai lottery, purchased a ticket or 2 at times. please help me understand how to check results and are all lotteries result announcing form same or there are various organisations running this. gonna try my luck if I get to know about the correct procedure to confirm your winning and pot wise prize and money that one has to put on stake. this is totally illegal in my country so need some serious advice. thanks in advance Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Some the same bet (2 dollars) it's better value to play Powerball/Euromilions. 2 M Thai Baht ain't gonna change your life Got to be a resident in the country. Anyway what is this topic allowed. Discussing gambling is against forum rules. Playing some online lotteries are legal as long as the company is based.abroad. Same with casinos and poker sites. Much higher payout from it machines than lottery. My wife won $7,000 in Jan. Resident is having and address, not hard to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I also have heard that your nationality doesn't matter but have never seen confirmation and as I buy sets of numbers, I'd send the wife to collect if we got the big one. The one who signs the back of the ticket is officially the winner. Are there any Jackpot winners among us I wonder, who could confirm this? A recipe for divorce for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 The Government Lottery = a tax on the stupid. Before I left the UK there was a National Lottery draw on TV on Saturday nights. Anybody over 55 years who had bought a ticket had a greater chance of dying before the winning numbers were drawn than winning. One of life's great pathetic utterings is when a winner of a stupendous amount of the folding stuff avers that having so much dosh won't change their lives. I'd make bloody sure that it changed mine. There would be a mile long queue of big blondes outside my house for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosta Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Very very few people have a genuine long-term change for the better from a huge windfall, more often a recipe for disaster. Of course if it were me it'd be different 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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