Thai Lottery 2 January 2027: Why There Is No Draw on New Year's Day
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Quick answer: there is no Thai lottery draw on New Year's Day. The first draw of 2027 is on Saturday 2 January 2027, with the live broadcast starting at about 14:30 Bangkok time. The Government Lottery Office (GLO) moved it from Friday 1 January because that is New Year's Day, a public holiday. On Thai tickets and in Thai news the date is written as 2 มกราคม 2570: 2027 is the year 2570 in the Thai Buddhist calendar.
December and January draws at a glance
| Draw | Usual date | Actual date | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December | Wed 16 Dec 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 | Royal cremation of Queen Sirikit |
| New Year | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | Sat 2 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 16 January | Sat 16 Jan 2027 | Not announced yet | 16 January is Teachers' Day; in recent years this draw moved to the 17th |
| 1 February | Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Not announced yet | Normally no change |
Why there is no draw on 1 January
The Thai lottery is drawn on the 1st and the 16th of every month, but when one of those days is a major holiday the GLO moves the draw. 1 January is New Year's Day, one of the biggest public holidays of the year, when government offices are closed and many Thais travel home to their families. Instead of drawing on the holiday, the GLO holds the New Year draw the day after.
This is now a habit rather than an exception: the New Year draw was also held on 2 January in 2025 and in 2026. The GLO announced the 2027 date on 13 October 2026, together with a second change: the draw of 16 December 2026 moves to 17 December because of the royal cremation of Queen Sirikit. See why the December draw is on the 17th.
Nothing else about the New Year draw changes. It is held at the GLO office on Nonthaburi Road (Sanam Bin Nam) in Nonthaburi, broadcast live on TV and online, and the first prize is still 6 million baht on an 80-baht ticket.
And the draw on 16 January 2027?
16 January is Teachers' Day in Thailand, and in recent years the GLO has moved the mid-January draw to the 17th (it did so in 2024 and in 2026). For 2027 the GLO has not announced it yet. We will update this page as soon as it does. Curious why the date matters? Read why Thailand has two Teachers' Days.
Thai Lottery results 2 January 2027
The full results appear here as soon as the GLO publishes them on the afternoon of Saturday 2 January. You can also follow the latest draw on our Thai lottery page.
Want every prize number and a ticket checker? See the full result sheet for 2 January 2027 on The Lottery Today.
New Year in Thailand: plan around the holiday
- Many Thais travel home around New Year. Roads are busy and the government runs its "7 dangerous days" road safety campaign: read our Christmas and New Year safety guide.
- Thailand celebrates New Year more than once a year. Find out how in Thailand celebrates New Year three times.
- Buying a ticket for the New Year draw? Tickets cost 80 baht in the official Pao Tang app: see how to buy 80-baht tickets.
If you are a foreigner
- Our foreigner's guide to the Thai lottery explains the prizes and the rules in plain English.
- Won something? Read how to claim Thai lottery money as a tourist. The GLO office is closed on weekends and public holidays, so a win on Saturday 2 January can be claimed from Monday 4 January.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Thai lottery draw on 1 January 2027?
No. The New Year draw is on Saturday 2 January 2027, because 1 January is New Year's Day.
What time is the draw on 2 January?
The live broadcast starts at about 14:30 Bangkok time, and the numbers come in one prize at a time during the afternoon.
What was the draw before this one?
Thursday 17 December 2026, moved one day for the royal cremation of Queen Sirikit.
When is the next draw after 2 January 2027?
Normally 16 January, but because that is Teachers' Day the draw may move to Sunday 17 January. The GLO has not confirmed it yet; we will update this page when it does.
Why does my ticket say 2570?
Thai tickets use the Buddhist calendar, which is 543 years ahead of the Western one. 2570 is 2027.
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