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Construction Worker Wins Life-Changing RM1.57 Million Jackpot, Plans to Build A House For His Mother

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Source:The Nation

Recently, the life of a 40-year-old construction worker from Thailand did a complete 180 when he learned that he was the first prize winner of a government lottery.

On February 1, Detnarong Tembab, hailing from Tambon Wangnua, struck gold when he bagged the first prize of THB 12 million (approx RM1.57 million), The Nation reported.

Construction Worker Wins Life-Changing Rm1.57 Million Jackpot, Plans On Building A House For His Mother - World Of Buzz 2

Source: the nation

According to Detnarong, the winning number came to him in a dream one night in which his younger brother told him the number “134”.

To his surprise, he found two tickets ending with the same numbers he dreamt of when he went to a market in the Ngaw district to buy the lottery ticket, The Star reported.

Construction Worker Wins Life-Changing Rm1.57 Million Jackpot, Plans On Building A House For His Mother - World Of Buzz 1

Source: the nation

He ended up buying both tickets and became a millionaire overnight when the winning number “967134” was announced on Friday.

According to The Nation, he plans on using his winnings to build a house for his mother in addition to looking into business opportunities. How sweet!

We wish him all the best in his future undertakings and may his newfound fortune pave the way to a better life ahead.

What do you think of this story? Have you personally encountered any life-changing moments? Do share them with us in the comments below!

 

Also read: Kind Woman Donates RM250,000 After Winning Lottery in 2017, Now Strikes RM1.5 Million in 2018

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