Economy
Couple Wins 12 Million Baht Lottery Jackpot in Nakhon Ratchasima
A local couple in Nakhon Ratchasima has claimed a 12-million-baht lottery prize after matching the first-prize numbers in the September 16, 2026, draw.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, a couple from Nakhon Ratchasima visited the local police station on the evening of September 16, 2026, to register their lottery win as official evidence. The winners, identified as 39-year-old Mr. Phitsanu and 38-year-old Ms. Panadda, secured the first-prize jackpot with two tickets bearing the number 730640, totaling 12 million baht in prize money.
Ms. Panadda explained that she purchased the winning tickets after receiving photos of available lottery sets from a vendor she knows. She noted that the final three digits, 640, caught her attention, leading to the selection. Following the draw, the couple contacted the vendor and traveled across provinces to collect the physical tickets before reporting the win to the authorities.
For residents and travelers, this event highlights the continued popularity of the Thai government lottery, which remains a significant cultural phenomenon. While the couple has publicly shared their story and registered the win with the police, the process of tax deduction and final fund disbursement remains a standard administrative procedure managed by the Government Lottery Office. No further details regarding the couple's future plans or the specific vendor's identity have been disclosed.
