Bangkok: Fate smiled upon a 47-year-old Laotian woman, Ms. Lampon, who, after securing the first prize of 12 million baht in the lottery, has pledged to share 2 million baht with her employer as a gesture of gratitude.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Lampon, who has been living and working in Thailand for over two decades, recently celebrated her win with two first-prize lottery tickets, numbered 345898, for the draw on November 1, 2025. Her current employment, although brief, has been significant due to the kindness shown by her employer. A pivotal moment in her life was the realization that her employer’s elder sister, Dao, shared the same birth date with her, which Ms. Lampon interpreted as a sign of fate. This connection deepened her commitment to the family she serves. Despite her financial struggles, including a debt exceeding 1 million baht for her house and car in Laos, she had promised her employer 2 million baht should she win the lottery, acknowledging her inability to work at the house without his support.
The events leading to Ms. Lampon’s lottery purchase were serendipitous. She initially intended to buy a ticket with the last digits 097, inspired by her employer’s dream of the number 790. However, upon reaching the Khlong 16 Market stall in Don Chim Pli Subdistrict, Chachoengsao Province, she found those numbers unavailable and instead purchased the remaining tickets, 345898. After returning home, she continued her daily routine, including cleaning the spirit house and seeking spiritual assistance for her lottery numbers. The news of her win came as she was attending to her employer, prompting an outburst of joy. True to her word, she plans to honor her promise of giving 2 million baht to her employer and intends to return to Laos to settle her debts, contribute to charity, and secure her future. Despite her newfound wealth, Ms. Lampon remains dedicated to caring for her bedridden employer.