The heated 6 million baht lottery dispute sees "Pai Yom" declaring no forgiveness and refusing to share the money after reconciliation efforts failed, while "Pa Mani" insists the ticket was unsold stock and is ready to fully fight the case in court.
The dispute over the first prize lottery ticket number 287184, drawn on 16 June 2026, valued at 6 million baht in Prang Ku District, Sisaket Province, between "Pai Yom," the customer who claims to have pre-ordered the ticket, and "Pa Mani," the lottery vendor who cashed the prize, remains a hot topic closely followed by the public.Two perspectives on the lottery drama: claims of pre-ordering number 184, winning first prize, but the ticket mysteriously disappeared.)
On 4 August 2026, both parties came forward to share their views and clarify the facts, confirming they will continue to fight through legal proceedings. On "Pai Yom’s" side, along with Pa Daeng, the younger sister of Pa Mani who is a key witness, and Mr. Anusorn Asurapong, also known as Lawyer Pat, who joined a press conference after a television program appearance.
Pai Yom affirmed feeling relieved to have the opportunity to tell the truth publicly, despite lacking photographic evidence of the ticket, as the purchase was made by phone based on familiarity. She is confident the truth will come out and believes in karma and moral consequences.
Pai Yom firmly stated that if the opposing party returns the prize money, she will neither forgive nor share it, viewing the situation as beyond reconciliation. She expressed a desire for society to recognize the conscience and responsibility of those involved.
Meanwhile, Pa Daeng, Pa Mani’s younger sister, revealed with sadness that she came forward as a witness to speak the truth. She admitted she had warned her sister from the start that number 184 was pre-ordered by a customer and that failure to deliver it would cause problems. However, she was told, "There’s no evidence, so we can’t be held accountable." She expressed regret because selling lottery tickets has always been based on honesty. Although this may affect her relationship with her sister, she insists she is telling the truth.
Lawyer Pat stated that Pai Yom has filed a complaint at Prang Ku Police Station. It is now the investigators’ job to gather evidence, including verifying the original ticket, signatures, ID numbers on the back of the ticket, witness testimonies, and communication records by phone or chat apps, even without photographic proof. He is confident the police will investigate thoroughly and ensure fairness for all parties.
On the other hand, "Pa Mani", the lottery vendor, along with her son and relatives, affirmed that the winning ticket was "unsold stock," not a pre-ordered ticket.
Pa Mani explained that normally, if customers pre-order tickets by phone or Line, the shop sends a photo to confirm the sale. In this case, the order was placed through an intermediary, Pa Daeng, so there was no direct communication or confirmation with the buyer. Moreover, by around 2 p.m. on the draw day, if payment has not been made or the ticket not collected, the ticket must be put back on sale to avoid unsold stock.
Pa Mani insisted the winning ticket was different from the number the buyer claimed to have ordered. Since the buyer never paid, ownership remained with the vendor, and cashing the ticket was done legitimately. She emphasized she is unconcerned by public criticism and will return to selling lottery tickets as usual.
Mr. Paisan Ruangrit, Pa Mani’s lawyer, disclosed that Pa Mani has met with investigators as a witness under summons and has not been charged. However, if legal proceedings arise, she is prepared to fight in court.
Lawyer Paisan explained that legally, this lottery ticket is considered general property, not specific property, because the ticket is not clearly identified, no buyer’s name is written on it, and no photo confirmation was sent before the draw. Thus, ownership has not legally transferred despite verbal orders.
He confirmed that according to Pa Mani, the customer only ordered numbers 84 and 79 through Pa Daeng, not 184 as claimed by the other party. By around 2 p.m. on draw day, the stored tickets had no owner, so they were put up for sale following vendor custom.
Currently, the case is under investigation with evidence being collected by the police to ascertain the facts and proceed legally. Both parties maintain their positions and are prepared to prove the truth through the justice system.