For 47-year-old disabled lottery vendor Somchai Kantakes, making a living has become increasingly difficult as customers tighten their spending and online lottery sales grow.

Living with a disability since a childhood accident, he travels by motorbike and uses a skateboard to sell tickets.

Rolling with the odds

For 47-year-old disabled lottery vendor Somchai Kantakes, making a living has become increasingly difficult as customers tighten their spending and online lottery sales grow.

Living with a disability since a childhood accident, he travels by motorbike and uses a skateboard to sell tickets.

By: Jetjaras Na Ranong | Published: 19 Sep 2026