The Cyber Police spokesperson affirmed they have neither neglected nor overlooked the online gambling case involving the “Shuffle” website. However, legal procedures differ and are more complex. The delay is explained by the network being registered abroad and using cryptocurrency for deposits and withdrawals. Recently, financial route information from three exchanges has been obtained, and 80 task forces have been set up to expedite the investigation and identify those involved in the case.
At 11:30 a.m. on 2 Nov 2026 GMT+7, at the Technology Crime Suppression Division 2 (TCSD2) in Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepho, Deputy Inspector General assigned to TCSD, spoke about the Shuffle online gambling website case. After being assigned to brief the Legal Commission, he confirmed that Cyber Police are actively addressing the website and have not neglected law enforcement. However, the legal process differs from typical online gambling websites that operate or use bank accounts in Thailand. Under Thai law, when illegal online gambling is detected, authorities can prosecute both players and organizers, including investigating and seizing related assets. Cyber Police have rigorously conducted such operations with verifiable arrest and asset seizure statistics.
Regarding the Shuffle website, which is registered overseas—specifically in Curacao—and operates differently from typical gambling sites, legal proceedings require careful consideration of the elements of the offense and jurisdiction, especially under Criminal Code Section 5, concerning offenses committed outside the kingdom but affecting Thailand. Therefore, officials must begin by investigating and prosecuting players within Thailand to establish evidence of offenses occurring within the kingdom before expanding investigations to foreign organizers.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat added that this explanation might lead to misunderstandings that Cyber Police are prosecuting players only. In fact, arresting players is the initial step to collect evidence before expanding to those behind the scenes and the organizers of the gambling.
When asked about investigation progress, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat stated that police have obtained data from three digital asset trading platforms (exchanges), revealing financial transactions linked to the Shuffle website. That morning, a meeting was held to discuss and plan operations, confirming that actions will be taken. Once players in Thailand are prosecuted, the information will be used to trace financial paths and evidence connecting to foreign organizers. He emphasized that no one is treated differently under the law and asked the public to await concrete results from the operations.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat further explained differences between the Shuffle website and other online gambling sites regularly targeted by Cyber Police. Most typical sites use Thai bank accounts for deposits and withdrawals, allowing players to register and play through banking or mobile banking systems. This enables authorities to directly trace accounts and financial flows.
In contrast, Shuffle conducts transactions via digital assets. Players must convert money into cryptocurrency, then register and exchange it for platform-specific tokens to participate in gambling. This complicates financial tracing, requiring data from digital asset exchanges and detailed examination of related transactions.
Overall, Cyber Police’s crackdown on online gambling includes arresting offenders, expanding investigations to seize assets, and blocking illegal websites. So far, over 900,000 gambling websites have been reported to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society for blocking, with about 30 percent successfully blocked due to operational constraints. Artificial intelligence technology is used to detect suspicious sites, and the public can report tips via the Cyber Hotline. Collected data is forwarded to relevant agencies for blocking actions.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat added that Cyber Police continue both enforcement and preventive measures to block public access to illegal gambling sites. He confirmed that investigations and operational plans for the Shuffle case have been underway, not started only after media attention. In the briefing to the commission, questions and concerns were addressed thoroughly, confirming full explanation of operational principles and procedures without dispute. He noted that 80 special task forces have been established to handle this issue.
Regarding prosecutions related to social media posts, such as the Godd Dam case previously handled by Cyber Police, the investigation did not begin upon the announcement date but had been ongoing earlier. Posts were checked and evidence gathered, including complaints filed by security police and verification of involved individuals before new incriminating posts appeared, allowing legal action. He urged the public and media to follow actual results rather than speculation from news trends, affirming that operations are underway and will produce concrete outcomes. Details will be shared with the media upon completion.