PM Anutin's Temple Blessing Yields Lottery Windfall
Prime Minister Anutin's temple visit and blessing ritual at Wat Derm Bang in Suphan Buri coincided with lottery number 69 winning the two-digit prize, triggering celebrations among ticket holders who had purchased the lucky number.
Lottery players across Thailand rejoiced after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Wat Derm Bang (Khongkaram) in Dem Bang Nang Buat district, Suphan Buri province, on August 1st to pay respects to Thao Wessuwan, the golden-faced deity, and seek auspicious blessings for his official work. Following the government lottery draw on that date—which awarded first prize number 932479 and two-digit prize 69—the PM led a group in worship using large incense sticks numbered 996, which corresponded exactly with the winning two-digit number 69. Those who had purchased tickets with number 69 following the news of the temple visit celebrated their unexpected windfall.
