Lottery Case Nears Conclusion: Police Confirm 'Aunt Khayan' Bought Winning Ticket

Introduction to the case of Aunt Khayan's missing winning lottery ticket from the June 1, 2569 draw.

Aunt Khayan reported her lottery ticket missing at the Swankhlok Police Station in Sukhothai, stating she couldn't check it herself and a neighbor initially told her it wasn't a winner.

Police summon key witnesses, including lottery vendor Jae Heng, her husband, and sanitation workers, to gather testimonies.

Jae Heng recounts the details of Aunt Khayan's lottery purchases, recalling specific last two digits and later identifying the winning number from her sales records.

Aunt Wae and Uncle Det reportedly found a crumpled lottery ticket in the trash, but not the winning one, leading to a search of the trash bin.

Aunt Wae claims she told Aunt Khayan the lottery wasn't a winner and it was discarded, leading to the search of the trash bin.

Jae Heng urges whoever possesses the winning ticket to return it, offering to withdraw the police report and provide a reward.

Uncle Det's visit to a temple early in the morning is questioned by Jae Heng as unusual behavior.

Sanitation workers explain their routine collection process on June 4th, stating they collected trash from Aunt Wae's bin without noticing specific items.

A discrepancy arises regarding when the trash was collected and when the lottery ticket was allegedly found in the bin.

Aunt Khayan maintains she has not received the lottery ticket back and disputes Aunt Wae's claim of returning all three tickets.

A dispute emerges over whether the lottery was checked on June 1st or June 2nd, with differing accounts from Aunt Khayan, Aunt Wae, and Uncle Det.

Witnesses provide accounts of the events on June 2nd, including Uncle Det allegedly crumpling and discarding the lottery ticket.

Aunt Khayan vows to hold a traditional Thai puppet show (likay) as a religious offering if she recovers the lottery ticket.

Aunt Wae claims she gave the lottery ticket to her mother, but Aunt Khayan denies receiving it.

Aunt Khayan's son consults a lawyer, preparing to fight the case and demanding proof of the lost ticket.

The case is divided into two opposing narratives: Aunt Khayan's claim of ownership and Aunt Wae's assertion that the ticket was not a winner and was returned.

Jae Heng, the vendor, provides crucial evidence that the winning number was indeed on her stall, but she only remembers the last two digits of Aunt Khayan's purchase.

Aunt Wae has several witnesses, including her husband and other relatives, who support her version of events.

The testimonies of various witnesses are inconsistent, with some accounts drastically differing.

The news team revisits Aunt Wae's house, observing the proximity of her home to Aunt Mee's shop.

Aunt Mee states she was with Aunt Khayan at her shop on June 1st, and later saw the lottery ticket being checked on June 2nd.

Aunt Wae and Uncle Det claim they saw Aunt Khayan discard the lottery ticket in the trash.

Aunt Khayan insists she went to Aunt Wae's house on June 1st to have the ticket checked, contradicting Aunt Mee's account.

Aunt Mon, a relative of Aunt Wae, claims she was not present during the alleged lottery checking on June 1st and was intoxicated.

Aunt Mon's initial statements are compared to her later ones, showing a calmer demeanor after multiple police interviews.

Aunt Lek confirms visiting Aunt Wae's house briefly on June 1st but denies any lottery checking or celebratory actions.

Aunt Lek expresses dissatisfaction with being named as a witness to the celebration and is willing to swear an oath with Aunt Khayan.

Aunt Wae reiterates that no lottery checking occurred on the evening of June 1st and that her husband only briefly entered the house.

Uncle Det explains his early morning temple visit on June 6th was due to stress and a vow to ordain if the truth emerged.

Uncle Det denies rumors of him gambling and announcing his wife's lottery win.

Uncle Det confirms his phone was confiscated and examined by police, but he cannot recall the specific websites used to check the lottery.

Uncle Det insists the lottery was checked on the morning of June 2nd, not June 1st, and that he returned the tickets.

Aunt Nueng, who allegedly witnessed the ticket being crumpled and thrown away, claims she was only buying goods and did not see Aunt Khayan, Aunt Wae, or Uncle Det.

Police have requested the lottery office to freeze the winning ticket and have gathered evidence, including CCTV footage.

Police confirm evidence showing Aunt Khayan booked and paid for the lottery ticket, with her name written on it.

Jae Heng confirms writing Aunt Khayan's name on the lottery ticket envelope, strengthening the claim of ownership.

The primary remaining question is the current location of the missing winning lottery ticket.

A crucial witness has reportedly come forward and confessed, potentially revealing the true timeline of events.

Reporter Bom Apiwat suggests the case is close to being solved, with a potential surprise expected soon.

If Aunt Khayan is confirmed as the owner, those in possession of the ticket face legal consequences.

The evidence, including booking, payment, and the name written on the ticket, strongly supports Aunt Khayan's claim.

A lighthearted exchange about trusting the reporter with a winning ticket versus entrusting it to a mother.