Chiang Mai's lucky numbers are here. Lottery sellers reveal the best-selling numbers for the 16/5/26 draw, with buyers rushing to clear the stalls. These include the age of Luang Pu Buaket, Chinese calendar lottery numbers, and numbers from important dates.
At 08:30 on 14 May 2026, reporters observed the lottery buying atmosphere in Chiang Mai. People gradually went out to find lucky numbers at various stalls, including fresh morning markets in each district, major stalls in Chiang Mai city, areas near the train station, Arcade Bus Terminal, Chiang Mai Gate, Chang Phueak Gate, Ton Lam Yai Market, Warorot Market, Thanin Market in Mueang Chiang Mai District, Mahidol Road area in the city, and Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road in Saraphi District. Numbers related to the late "Luang Pu Buaket," who passed away at age 91 or 92, had sold out at all stalls.
Ms. Pannee Lu Pu Ngern, a lottery vendor on Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road in Saraphi District, Chiang Mai, revealed that this draw's lucky numbers are diverse, including: Luang Pu Buaket (Phra Ratchawatcharapattamakhun), the abbot of Wat Pa Pang Kued Kittitham in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai, passed away on 6 May 2026 at 09:29, aged 91-92 years, 72 Buddhist Lent years. All related numbers sold out quickly. Various rites were held, and his body was laid in state at Wat Pa Daraphirom in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai. I brought my lottery stall to Wat Pa Daraphirom, where many people gathered. Numbers 91, 92, 72, and 06 sold out rapidly, and general stalls in Chiang Mai also sold out. These numbers are now likely impossible to find.
Other lucky numbers include those related to the former prime minister, "Thaksin Shinawatra" who was released on parole from prison on 11 May, aged 76. His car registration is 4444 Bangkok. Popular numbers include 23, 26, 76, 08, 472, 492, 243, 511, 267. Numbers for important ceremonies like Coronation Day and Royal Ploughing Ceremony also sell well: 04, 13, 05. Numbers for Visakha Bucha Day on 31 May include 31 and 531. Numbers associated with the royal family include 07, 10, 28, 54, 75, 504, 728, 829. Chinese calendar numbers remain popular: 735, 715, 15, 37, 35. Also, numbers related to a lottery hit in Samut Prakan: 13, 65, 27, which are worth watching.
Ms. Ploypairin, a lottery calculation expert using astrological charts and a developer of lucky numbers in Northern Thailand, revealed that this draw, taking place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, has the paired day number 7 and friendly paired numbers 8 and 9. The combined two-digit numbers are 78, 89, 97, 68, 85, 51, 83, 84, 96, 19, 94, 95, 39, 34, 35, 13. Three-digit numbers include 789, 788, 899, 977, 797, 686, 683, 185, 459, 993, 454, 455, 511, 611, 644, 955, 353, 343, 663, 688, 560, 033, 055, 136, 360. This draw may feature double numbers occasionally, so caution is advised. Wishing everyone good luck.
The ten sets of prominent, lucky, famous, and best-selling numbers are as follows:
The ten prominent numbers are: 78, 11, 44, 65, 58, 54, 17, 83, 68, 04.
The ten lucky numbers are: 92, 26, 19, 59, 16, 04, 48, 57, 13, 66.
The ten famous numbers are: 91, 72, 06, 98, 78, 38, 93, 77, 88, 99.
The ten best-selling numbers are: 91, 92, 76, 11, 44, 31, 23, 26, 06, 72.