If true, that meant he still had the winning ticket in his possession and could have claimed the prize himself. In one instant, the man known around Thailand last week as “Pete, the most honest lottery vendor” has become “Pete the cheat”. At the time, he refused to name the winning customer, saying he had to protect his identity to guard his privacy and safety. Many people believe that they will win the lottery if they buy tickets from vendors who have previously sold winning tickets. A television news report had shown big crowds thronging to Thanawat’s booth to buy tickets from him.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 10, 2018 13:30 UTC