Checking Your Thai Lottery Results the Right Way
After each draw on the 1st and 16th of the month, millions of ticket holders across Thailand check their numbers with anticipation. Knowing how to check results accurately — and which sources to trust — is just as important as participating in the first place. This guide explains every official method for verifying Thai lottery results.
Official Sources for Thai Lottery Results
Always verify your results through official or well-established channels. Avoid relying on unofficial social media posts or unverified third-party apps, which may contain errors or be deliberately misleading.
1. GLO Official Website
The Government Lottery Office website (glo.or.th) publishes full results immediately after each draw. The website lists all prize tiers including the First Prize number, Adjacent prizes, Second through Fifth Prize numbers, and all digit-suffix prize results. This is the most authoritative source available.
2. Live Television Broadcasts
Each draw is broadcast live on major Thai free-to-air television channels. The announcement is made in real time as balls are drawn, so watching the live broadcast is one of the most immediate ways to learn results. Replays are also typically available on broadcast networks' online platforms.
3. GLO Official Mobile App
The GLO provides an official mobile application that allows users to:
- View results for the current and past draws
- Check a ticket number against results directly
- Receive notifications around draw dates
Ensure you download the app from the official app stores (Apple App Store / Google Play) and verify it is published by the Government Lottery Office.
4. Major Thai Newspapers
The day after each draw, leading Thai-language newspapers publish full results. This is useful if you prefer a physical reference or don't have internet access immediately after the draw.
How to Read the Results: A Step-by-Step Check
- Note your full 6-digit ticket number before checking results.
- Check the First Prize number first — if all 6 digits match, you've won the top prize.
- Check the Adjacent First Prize — is your number exactly one higher or lower than the First Prize number?
- Check Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Prize numbers — look for your full 6-digit number in each list.
- Check the Three-Digit Prefix results — compare the first 3 digits of your ticket to the designated drawn number.
- Check the Three-Digit Suffix results — compare the last 3 digits to the First Prize number.
- Check the Two-Digit Suffix result — compare the last 2 digits of your ticket to the drawn result.
What If Your Ticket Wins?
If your ticket matches any prize tier, don't panic and don't share your ticket details publicly before you've claimed your prize. Here are the immediate steps:
- Keep your ticket safe and do not alter or damage it in any way.
- Prepare your valid identification document (national ID card for Thai citizens; passport for foreign nationals).
- Visit an authorised prize claiming location — for smaller prizes, many local lottery vendors can process claims; for larger prizes, you must visit a GLO office directly.
- Remember: prizes must be claimed within two years of the draw date.
Avoiding Misinformation
Each draw period, unofficial websites and social media accounts spread early or false results. To protect yourself:
- Wait for the official GLO announcement before acting on any result.
- Do not pay anyone to "verify" your ticket — official checking is free.
- Be cautious of anyone who claims your ticket has won and asks you to share personal or financial information.
Quick Reference: Where to Check Results
| Source | Availability | Format |
|---|---|---|
| GLO Website (glo.or.th) | Immediately after draw | Online |
| Live TV Broadcast | During draw | Television |
| GLO Official App | Immediately after draw | Mobile |
| Thai Newspapers | Day after draw |