Phrae Teachers Celebrate Major Lottery Win During Field Trip
A group of teachers from Phrae province won the first prize in the Thai government lottery while traveling on a bus to Kanchanaburi.
On October 16, 2026, a group of teachers and cooperative committee members from Phrae province experienced a moment of excitement while traveling by bus to Kanchanaburi for a study tour. According to a report by Khaosod Online, the group discovered they had won the first prize in the Thai government lottery for the October 16, 2026, draw.
Mrs. Jintana Thinthip, a former school director and committee member of the Phrae Teacher Service Cooperative, revealed that she held the winning ticket, number 011781 (40th period, 3rd set), which is valued at 6 million baht. The win was reportedly the result of a collective purchase made among the cooperative committee members. The announcement of the winning numbers triggered a celebratory atmosphere on the bus, with colleagues joining in to congratulate the winners.
For residents and visitors, such events highlight the deep-rooted cultural significance of the national lottery in Thailand, which often serves as a communal activity. While the win has been confirmed by the ticket holder, details regarding the distribution of the prize money among the cooperative members remain a private matter. No further official statements have been released regarding the group's future plans following their successful trip.
