Lottery Dispute: Police Investigate Discrepancies in 6 Million Baht Case

The segment begins with a warning against entrusting lottery purchases to others, setting the stage for a cautionary tale involving a 6 million baht prize.

Police investigate a garbage bin, a key location in the dispute between Auntie Diligent and Auntie Waew over the 6 million baht lottery.

Questions arise about how lottery tickets appeared in the trash bin on June 4, given that the dispute between the two women allegedly began on June 2.

A garbage collector, P'Praphan, confirms that the trash bin was emptied completely at 4:00 AM on June 4, casting doubt on the lottery's presence later that morning.

The origin of the lottery remnants found in the trash bin on June 4 remains a mystery, despite the bin being emptied earlier that day.

Auntie Diligent, the alleged winner, appears cheerful and shows the shirt she wore when buying the lottery tickets, which police have requested for examination.

Auntie Diligent recounts going to find the lottery tickets with the lottery vendor, leading to a confrontation at Auntie Waew's house.

The husband of Auntie Waew, Ta-det, is noted for his unusual behavior at a temple, prompting speculation about his involvement.

Auntie Waew and Ta-det claim they disposed of the lottery tickets in the trash because they were not winners, and that they returned the tickets to Auntie Diligent.

Ta-det explains his repeated visits to the temple as a plea for the lottery dispute to end, and a promise to ordain if it concluded.

Ta-det denies rumors that he announced his wife had won the lottery on June 2 while at a cockfighting event.

Ta-det confirms he checked the lottery for Auntie Diligent on June 2 at 8:00 AM, declaring it a non-winner and returning it.

The core issue remains: if the tickets were returned on June 2, how did lottery remnants appear in the trash bin on June 4, specifically at Ta-det and Auntie Waew's house?

Police seize Ta-det's phone to investigate his Google searches for lottery results on June 1, adding another layer to the investigation.

Contradictory statements emerge regarding the lottery check: Auntie Diligent claims it showed a winning smile, while Auntie Waew and Ta-det insist it was a losing ticket.

Ta-det reiterates his vow to ordain if the lottery dispute is resolved, emphasizing his desire for closure.

Ta-det strongly denies claims that he went cockfighting on June 2 and announced his wife's lottery win, demanding proof.

Ta-det demonstrates how he presented the lottery tickets, showing the manner in which they were handed over.

The investigation focuses on how Auntie Waew and Ta-det knew the lottery was in the trash bin, as they claim they were approached by others.

The news team revisits the trash bin, the central point of contention, to re-examine the evidence and the timeline.

The presence of lottery remnants in the trash bin, which was supposedly emptied, is analyzed, with a focus on the quantity and type of trash.

The team questions who might have urgently disposed of trash, leading to the bin being nearly full again by 7:00 AM after being emptied at 4:00 AM.

It's revealed that three households share the trash bin in front of Auntie Waew's house: Auntie Mee, Auntie Waew, and Auntie Mon.

Interviews are conducted with Auntie Mee and Auntie Mon to ascertain who might have disposed of the trash on June 4.

Auntie Mee states she did not dispose of trash on June 4, adding to the mystery of who filled the bin.

The cost of trash disposal for the shared bin is discussed, indicating that all three households contribute.

The amount of trash in the bin on June 4 is visually assessed, appearing to be about half full.

The situation becomes more suspicious as Auntie Waew denies disposing of trash, Auntie Mee also denies it, yet the bin is full.

Auntie Mon claims she did not dispose of trash on June 4 as she was working in the fields, further complicating the timeline.

Auntie Mon explains her usual trash disposal method and confirms she did not use the shared bin on June 4.

Auntie Mon states she has no knowledge about the lottery tickets or who might have disposed of them.

The reporter urges police to question Auntie Waew, Auntie Mee, and Auntie Mon regarding the trash disposal.

The trash bin containing the lottery tickets is highlighted as the pivotal point of the investigation.

The reporter visits Auntie Diligent's house to explore the possibility that she might have disposed of the tickets herself.

The reporter measures the distance from Auntie Diligent's house to the trash bin, assessing the feasibility of her disposing of the tickets there.

Information is provided about the local regulations for trash disposal, specifying that only small items can be placed in the large bin.

The trash level in the bin on the morning of June 4 is described as being about half full, not overflowing.

A key question is raised: if the lottery was not a winner, why were only two tickets discarded and not all three, including the potential first prize winner?

Auntie Waew finally speaks, stating that Auntie Diligent and the vendor searched the trash bin at her house, and that she had already returned the tickets on June 2.

Both sides agree that June 2 was the date the lottery was checked, but disagree on whether it was a winning ticket and when it was returned.

Auntie Lek, a relative of Auntie Waew, testifies to seeing Auntie Diligent, Auntie Waew, and Auntie Mee together on the evening of June 1.

Auntie Lek's account of seeing Auntie Diligent at Auntie Waew's house on June 1 contradicts Auntie Waew's claim that no one visited that day.

The reliability of witnesses is questioned as Auntie Lek's testimony conflicts with Auntie Waew's statements.

Community members are beginning to distance themselves from the case, stating they are not involved.

Auntie Waew finally grants an interview, addressing the accusations and reiterating her version of events.

Auntie Waew confirms that Auntie Diligent and the vendor searched the trash bin at her house, but denies telling them the lottery was there.

Police are reportedly leaning towards Auntie Diligent being the actual winner due to evidence from the lottery vendor.

The investigation suggests the winning ticket likely remained within the community, with Auntie Waew unaware of the first prize's whereabouts.

Auntie Waew admits to holding the lottery tickets after receiving them on June 2, contradicting earlier claims of not possessing them.

Auntie Waew comments on her husband Ta-det's stressed demeanor, suggesting he is deeply affected by the situation.

Auntie Waew clarifies that the search of the trash bin occurred before she was asked about the lottery tickets.

Auntie Lek reiterates her sighting of Auntie Waew, Auntie Diligent, and Auntie Mee together on June 1, further conflicting with Auntie Waew's account.

Auntie Lek's testimony about seeing three women together on June 1 directly contradicts Auntie Waew's assertion that no one visited her house that day.