Songkhla’s lottery fever spikes as March 1 draw nears

Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming government lottery draw on March 1, which will be held in Songkhla province. With the event nearing, the buzz around the so-called lucky numbers and popular digits for this draw is growing, prompting many to speculate on what might bring them a fortune.

The current Governor of Songkhla, Somnuek Promkheaw, who assumed office on December 2 of last year, is at the centre of the lottery fever. At 60 years old (born May 22, 1964), he is the 68th person to hold the position. Notably, his official vehicle’s license plate, bearing the number 9999, has caught the attention of lottery aficionados, who often look to such details for inspiration for their bets.

Administratively, Songkhla is divided into 16 districts, 127 sub-districts, 987 villages, two city municipalities—Songkhla and Hat Yai—and…