Lawyer Naraseth filed a complaint with cybercrime police to prosecute Taiyang Sang, husband of MP Idea, in the Shuffle online gambling case, believing legal action can proceed under Thai law after authorities arrested gamblers on the Shuffle website.
At 10:30 a.m. on 9 Nov 2026 at the Technology Crime Suppression Division 2 headquarters in Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, Lawyer Naraseth Nanongtoom, representing the Human Rights Lawyers Center, submitted a letter to the Cyber Police Commander requesting prosecution of Taiyang Sang, husband of Suchada Sangthansap—known as MP Idea—a Member of Parliament for Chaiyaphum Province from the Bhumjaithai Party, and associates for acting as intermediaries or facilitators of online gambling via computer systems, along with related offenses. He presented evidence reasonably believed to show the accused and associates committed these crimes, urging police to investigate and prosecute all involved.
As public reports indicate that Taiyang holds shares in a company operating the online gambling site Shuffle, and given cyber police have already arrested a number of gamblers, he sought to initiate prosecution against those organizing the gambling activities.
Naraseth stated that as a private citizen, he has the right to file a criminal complaint since organizing gambling is a criminal offense and does not require direct victim status; police may proceed immediately. He also requested that investigators notify the Anti-Money Laundering Office to seize and freeze assets of all persons connected to the offenses.
The evidence submitted includes documents related to the registration of a company abroad and shareholding contracts involving Taiyang. He affirmed that prior complaints against Taiyang filed with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) are redundant, as the DSI is still in the fact-finding stage and has yet to appoint an investigative team or obtain committee approval to designate the case as special.
This complaint does not supersede the authority of cyber police investigators, especially since some gamblers have already been arrested, enabling cyber police to act more swiftly than the DSI. He expects the cyber police to handle the case quickly and transparently, given the social severity of the issue, and questions why organizers are not prosecuted if players have already been charged.
Addressing concerns that Taiyang might have influential protectors impeding prosecution, Naraseth expressed confidence that everyone is subject to the same law without exceptions. He plans to closely monitor the investigation, warning that any failure to follow procedures could lead to charges of dereliction of duty under Section 157 of the Criminal Code.
Naraseth explained that he delayed filing until legal debates over jurisdiction were settled, as there was uncertainty whether the case was outside Thai territory. Now, with cyber police arrests of Shuffle site gamblers, it is clear Thai law applies. He also waited to obtain additional evidence, which strengthens the case against Taiyang and associates.
Regarding evidence potentially linking MP Idea, Naraseth said he cannot specify, as it depends on evidence and police investigations. His complaint targets Taiyang and associates but does not exclude others. Police must investigate all involved, especially for gambling offenses which warrant asset seizure under the law.
Naraseth concluded that currently no evidence implicates MP Idea, and she must be treated fairly. He has not filed a complaint against her. The complaint concerns Taiyang and associates, and investigators should extend inquiries accordingly. As legally married spouses, any assets or dividends derived from illegal activities post-marriage are marital property subject to legal action. He will follow case progress every 15 days.