Buddhist Monk from Khon Kaen Wins 12 Million Baht First Prize Lottery, Crowds Celebrate on Social Media
A Buddhist monk from Khon Kaen won 12 million baht in Thailand's government lottery drawing, sparking celebrations on social media as residents and online users congratulated Phra Kru Amnuay on his windfall.
A Buddhist monk from Khon Kaen has become the talk of social media after winning the first prize in the government lottery drawing on May 16, 2569 (2026). Phra Kru Amnuay from Wat Pa Nong Du Thamaram in Waeng Noi District is pictured beaming with joy while holding two lottery tickets numbered 107387, each winning 12 million baht for a combined prize of 12 million baht.
The news has brought happiness to residents of Khon Kaen and countless others online, who have been offering their congratulations and blessings. Many have expressed their admiration for the monk's good fortune, while others have jokingly expressed hope that they might be next to win the first prize in an upcoming drawing.
According to initial reports, Phra Kru Amnuay has already filed the lottery tickets at Waeng Noi Police Station as required, amid an atmosphere of celebration from both the public and social media users who have joined in extending their congratulations.
