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Where do Thais get their Lucky Lottery Numbers?

Ever wondered what Thai people chat about when they think foreigners can’t understand? This lesson, entirely in Thai, explores the Thai lottery and the many places people find lucky numbers: dreams, major news events, hunches, sacred trees and spirit houses, incense sticks, licence plates, and even turtle shells. You’ll also hear the true story behind a famous Thai expression about a samlor rider who won the lottery.

Thai Vocabulary:
หวย (hǔay) – Lottery
เลขเด็ด (lêek dèt) – Lucky number
งวด (ngûat) – Lottery draw / Instalment
ลางสังหรณ์ (laang sǎng-hǒn) – Hunch / Premonition
นินทาระยะเผาขน (nin-taa rá-yá pǎo kǒn) – Gossiping right in front of someone
สามล้อถูกหวย (sǎam-lɔ́ɔ tùuk hǔay) – Someone who wastes a lucky break

Keep listening and you’ll understand more of the everyday Thai conversations happening around you!

AdvancedAnimalsBeliefsCarsCultureDreamsExpressionsForeignerGamblingGhostsGossipIdiomsLotteryLuckMoneyNewsNumbersSpiritsStorySuperstitionTemple

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