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A woman from Nong Bua Lam Phu struck it lucky, winning the first prize with two lottery tickets worth 12 million baht, becoming an instant millionaire amid celebrations by local villagers. On October 16, 2026, the government lottery draw revealed the winning number 011781, creating several new millionaires while many still hope for luck. A Facebook user named Bao Udon, a Northeastern migrant, posted a photo of the smiling winner holding the two tickets, captioning it: 'The new millionaire is here – Ladawan has won the first prize, receiving a full 12 million baht. Congratulations to the fellow villagers of Nong Ped, Yang Loh sub-district, Si Bun Rueang district, Nong Bua Lam Phu.'

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