Phrae – Cheers erupted on the bus as a committee member of the Phrae Teachers' Cooperative won the first prize, receiving 6 million baht. The luck was shared among 10 people, delighting the entire study group. Additionally, the same ticket won both the front and back three-digit prizes.
At 16:10 on October 16, 2026, in Phrae province, reporters reported that after the full lottery results for the October 16, 2026 draw were announced, a study group of members from the Phrae Teachers' Cooperative was traveling to Kanchanaburi province to study cooperatives when they learned the results.
Immediately upon hearing the results, Director Mam, Mrs. Jintana Thintip, former principal of Ban Suan Khuean School and a committee member of the Phrae Teachers' Cooperative, screamed with joy on the bus, showing the lottery ticket number 011781, draw 40, set 3, which matched the first prize worth 6 million baht. Fellow teachers and committee members traveling together cheered loudly, congratulating her enthusiastically, all agreeing, “Tonight we must celebrate.”
Mrs. Jintana told the media with happiness that she was very glad to win the first prize. The ticket was purchased jointly with fellow cooperative committee members, with the tickets delivered to the Phrae Teachers' Cooperative office.
The lucky group of 10 people includes teachers Kongtham, Jintana, Chang, Angkana, Satien, Pitsanuwat, Lertchai, Atthapong, Sanit, Panadda, and Phanupong.
According to initial information, the group agreed to divide the prize money according to the number of shares held. For example, Director Mam holds one share, teachers Chang and Chiwinn each hold half a share, while teachers Satien and Angkana together hold one and a half shares.
Moreover, the jointly purchased ticket also won the front three-digit prize (392) and the back three-digit prize (171) on the same ticket.
That day, the atmosphere on the bus was filled with smiles and laughter as a study trip turned into a lucky journey. It was truly a joyous occasion with the entire bus celebrating the big 6 million baht windfall.