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Thai Lottery Office Postpones December Draw, Sets New Year Date

The Thai Government Lottery Office has postponed the December 16, 2026 lottery draw to December 17, 2026 due to a royal cremation ceremony for Queen Sirikit. It also set the New Year draw for January 2, 2027, as January 1 marks the New Year holiday. The official announcement will be made on October 14, 2026, and draws will be held at the usual venue in Nonthaburi with live broadcasts from 14:30.

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The Office said the postponement applies to both the six‑digit and three‑digit government lotteries for the December 2026 draw, moving it from December 16 to December 17, 2026. The New Year draw will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2027, because January 1 falls during the New Year holiday period. The official notice will be issued on October 14, 2026. Draws will continue to take place at the Government Lottery Office building on Nonthaburi Road in Mueang Nonthaburi Province, with live broadcasts starting at 14:30.

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Indian YouTuber Removed From Thai Temple Over Unauthorized Stay

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Bangkok Says Canal Trash Not Main Cause of Flood

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Anutin Dodges NACC Queries, Breaks Into Song

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