Khon Kaen monk wins 12 million baht lottery jackpot

KHON KAEN — A monk in northeastern Thailand became an online sensation after winning 12 million baht in the government lottery draw on 16 May.

Photos shared on social media showed Phra Khru Amnuay, a monk at Pa Nong Du Thammaram temple in Waeng Noi district, smiling while holding two winning lottery tickets bearing the number 107387, which matched the first-prize result.

The two-ticket set carried a combined prize value of 12 million baht.

The news quickly spread online, with many social media users congratulating the monk and posting messages of admiration and blessing. Some also jokingly expressed hope that they might be the next first-prize winner in a future draw.

Initial reports said the monk had already filed a police record regarding the winning tickets at Waeng Noi Police Station.