The Thai lottery, also known as the Government Lottery Office (GLO), was first introduced in Thailand in 1869 by King Rama V as a means to raise revenue for the government. It was modeled after a similar lottery system that was popular in Malaysia at the time.
Initially, the lottery was run by the Royal Irrigation Department, but it was later transferred to the GLO, which remains in charge of it to this day.
The lottery has become a popular tradition in Thailand, with two draws held each month on the 1st and 16th. The lottery is used as a way to raise funds for various government programs and initiatives.
The system of the lottery is simple: players purchase tickets with six-digit numbers printed on them, and if their number matches the winning number drawn, they win a prize. There are multiple prize categories, with the grand prize being several million baht.
However, the lottery has also been controversial due to the prevalence of illegal lottery operators and scams that prey on vulnerable people. Despite efforts by the government to crack down on these illegal operations, they continue to persist.