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Thai Rock Band POTATO Shares New Lottery Numbers

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The band’s page announced the numbers ahead of the twice‑monthly government lottery draw, giving fans the figures 13, 29, 36, 52, 67, 81 and the running numbers 4 and 7. It stressed that there are no official number groups or guide schemes, and that only the authentic page bearing a blue tick after the name is legitimate. Fans were urged to avoid fraudulent websites and gambling sites that misuse the band’s images, and to play within their means.

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