Chiang Mai’s lottery frenzy: High-profile numbers spark excitement

Chiang Mai lottery buffs are eagerly awaiting Friday’s highly anticipated lottery draw, with people rushing to buy numbers associated with high-profile figures such as Thaksin Shinawatra and Pita Limjaroenrat. Additionally, vehicle registration numbers have also become popular choices.

Lottery sellers in Chiang Mai reported high sales, particularly for the numbers representing the ages of these political figures, with prices continuing to climb. One lottery ticket is now fetching between 100 and 120 baht.

Reports from Chiang Mai’s bustling lottery marketplaces, such as Mueang Chiang Mai’s Mahidol Road, Saraphi’s Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Chiang Mai Gate, Ton Lam Yai Market, Warorot Market, and the Chiang Mai transport terminal, revealed a flurry of activity.

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