A lottery vendor in Chainat revealed the hot numbers trending for the 16/7/26 draw, mentioning numbers related to a brewery fire, Buddhist monk Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, and Luang Por Ruesi Ling Dam, with tickets sold out entirely.
On 14 July 2026, reporters observed that in the lead-up to the 16 July 2026 lottery draw, the Phasi Sung Market in downtown Chainat was bustling with lottery buyers seeking their preferred numbers. Many came early, hoping to become the next millionaire by purchasing their chosen numbers well before the draw.
Ms. Wandi Khaosanit, known as Auntie Meow, a lottery vendor, revealed that the most sought-after numbers this draw are 33, 08, 87, and 67. These commemorate Phra Dhamma Kosajarn, or Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, the founder of the Suan Mokkhapalaram meditation center in Surat Thani province. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of his passing on 8 July 1996, at age 87, with 67 years in monkhood.
Another popular set of numbers—110, 76, 56, and 708—commemorate Luang Por Ruesi Ling Dam of Wat Tha Sung in Uthai Thani province. This year marks the 110th anniversary of his birth, with the numbers representing his age 76, 56 years in monkhood, his birth date on 8 July 2006 (B.E. conversion ambiguous), and his passing on 30 October 1992.
Additionally, a strong trend involves the numbers 13, 32, 73, 27, and 28, associated with the tragic brewery fire in the Ladprao area. These three sets of numbers attracted intense demand, but all tickets were sold out, with remaining customers placing advance reservations.
Popular social media numbers include 904, 774, 728, 710, 495, 04, 10, 95, 75, 74, 73, and 28 as auspicious numbers. The number 29 marks Asalha Puja Day; 30 represents the start of Buddhist Lent. Numbers 23, 11, 19, 48, and 32 relate to the 23rd FIFA World Cup. Numbers 318, 413, and 13 come from offerings to Mae Takhian spirit. Numbers 556, 34, 33, 43, 55, and 65 are associated with Thao Wessuwan of Wat Don Yai. Numbers 23, 29, 83, 89, 31, 39, 51, and 59 relate to the Ma See Mok horse spirit. Numbers 14, 12, 17, 07, 02, 04, 89, 82, 85, 65, 62, and 69 are considered lucky. Numbers 326, 096, 96, and 26 are from lottery tipster Dui Pharan. Numbers 61, 39, 361, 369, 36, and 63 come from expert Notty. Finally, numbers 10, 11, 44, 34, 1944, 944, 44, and 19 relate to an accident where a child driving a pickup truck collided with a Buddhist monk on pilgrimage.