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A Bangkok resident won 10 million baht in the Government Savings Bank's five-year special lottery on August 16, with the prize transferred to their account tax-free.

17 Aug Khaosod

A Bangkok resident has claimed the first prize of 10 million baht from the Government Savings Bank's five-year special savings lottery (500 baht per unit) drawn on August 16, 2025, announced on August 17, 2025. The winning ticket belongs to a customer of GSB's Siam Paragon branch in Bangkok, and the bank will transfer the prize money to the holder's savings account the following day. Prize money for individuals is not subject to tax; customers can open accounts at any GSB branch or through the MyMo application.

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