A new millionaire in Samut Prakan won 30 million baht. A vegetable vendor took a chance buying lottery tickets with numbers close to his car license plate and ultimately won 5 first prize tickets. He admitted he could hardly believe he had received such a large fortune.
On 16 October 2026, a reporter reported that Mr. Pradit Soto, 48, a vegetable vendor living in Dan Samrong alley, Mueang district, Samut Prakan province, became a new millionaire after winning five first prize government lottery tickets, number 011781, for the draw on 16 October 2026. He received a total of 30 million baht, bringing great joy to him and his family.
Mr. Pradit revealed that he had previously chosen numbers close to his own car’s license plate to try his luck, as the numbers held personal significance and he felt they might bring good fortune. He decided to buy the lottery tickets without expecting to win the grand prize.
After the Government Lottery Office announced the results, Mr. Pradit checked his tickets and found that five matched the first prize number. Upon realizing he had won a total of 30 million baht, he was overjoyed and could hardly believe his big win.
Mr. Pradit said he was very happy because he had only tried his luck with numbers close to his car’s license plate without expecting to win. When the results matched the first prize, it became a significant stroke of luck in his life.
Regarding the 30 million baht prize, Mr. Pradit intends to use the money carefully to pay off existing debts, take care of his family, give some to his daughter, and save the rest for future planning.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the market in Dan Samrong alley, after the news spread, was lively as fellow vendors and those aware of the news came together to congratulate Mr. Pradit enthusiastically, celebrating the vegetable vendor who became a 30-million-baht millionaire overnight.