Sirichok met with DSI, ignoring MP Idea's dismissal of him as wallpaper, sarcastically saying it's better to open the phone and see Shuffle.com. He pointed to key evidence and declared he is not driven by personal grudges but must proceed upon seeing irregularities.
At 15:00 on 20 Oct 2026 GMT+7. Mr. Sirichok Sopa. The former Songkhla MP from the Democrat Party visited the investigative team of the Technology and Information Crime Division at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Government Complex, Building C, to provide testimony regarding investigation case 148/2569 concerning the online gambling platform Shuffle.com.
Sirichok revealed that regarding the case where Ms. Suchada Sang Thanapob, known as Idea, MP for Chaiyaphum from the Bhumjaithai Party, gave an interview this morning saying he was like wallpaper that appears when unlocking a phone, he responded that he thought opening the phone would reveal Shuffle.com. On whether Suchada's insinuation that she previously did not know Sirichok but now feels his presence on her phone feed was striking, he said he feels normal because his role is to scrutinize the government, so some news is expected. This matter interests the public, so it's natural his name appears, which is better than opening a feed and finding Shuffle.com.
Regarding her previous claim of not knowing him, whether he feels outdated or sidelined, he said he knew Suchada since she was nicknamed Nong Fai, and she probably knew him then. After changing to Nong Idea, she might have forgotten, which is normal and not taken personally or with anger. He clarified that today he was not providing information about asset declarations but addressing a more serious issue involving an online gambling den potentially causing conflicts of interest with state officials. He reminded that Suchada tried to resolve asset declaration issues by claiming her husband had sold gambling shares, and that she publicly admitted knowing her husband's involvement in online gambling before and while serving as secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy.
He questioned why, if her husband is involved in online gambling, she was appointed secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy at that time, a ministry meant to suppress gambling sites, yet allowed Shuffle's gambling den to operate until 8 Oct 2026. This is the key point he provided information on to DSI. Today’s issue is no longer about hiding shares but possible conflicts of interest with political power.
Sirichok added that he did not randomly mix old data from 3-5 years ago with new information. He considers the data recent, based on BBI’s 2024 stock registry, supported by documents from Curaçao confirming the registry update. Whether the company altered documents retroactively requires verification. The important fact is she admitted knowing her husband's gambling business before becoming secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy. The issue of asset concealment should be handled by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
When asked if Suchada deliberately became secretary to carry out this task, Sirichok believed it was no coincidence that Shuffle.com was not shut down. Previously he hesitated to conclude due to uncertainty if she might deny knowledge of gambling shares before becoming an MP during asset declarations. But today she clearly stated her asset declaration as secretary included gambling shares, indicating her awareness of her husband's investment and benefits from online gambling. He questioned why she moved specifically from the Ministry of Higher Education to the Ministry of Digital Economy.
Regarding evidence presented today, whether certified by a state agency or universally recognized, Sirichok explained legal elements: online gambling has financial flows reaching Thailand; Thais are playing, violating the Gambling Act B.E. 2478 (1935). The next step is to arrest players and investigate those behind the scenes benefiting from it, likening it to catching young offenders. Even if they hold no shares, financial trails link them.
On why no victims have filed complaints about the gambling site, Sirichok said journalists might misunderstand national criminal law, which allows DSI to initiate investigations without complaints. If it were a private offense, he would have to file a complaint. But this is a national offense, so DSI invited him to provide information to determine if elements of the offense are met. Thus, he need not file a complaint because it concerns national criminal law.
Sirichok clarified misunderstandings about whether Shuffle.com solicits in Thai language. Advertising in Thai is typical for cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, which faces charges for inviting Thais to invest abroad. Here, it’s an illegal gambling den. The Gambling Act uses “or” not “and,” meaning offering gambling, soliciting, or inducing are sufficient alone for an offense under the law.
When asked if there is solicitation or advertising, he confirmed there is and that he holds solid evidence proving payments within Thailand, stronger than social media posts. He said the offense already exists, regardless of solicitation or advertising. He has evidence of advertising solicitation but it’s not essential since the offense elements are fulfilled: financial routes show money transfers to Shuffle.com and gambling has occurred. The offense exists; identifying the masterminds and organizers is DSI’s responsibility.
Regarding which Thais are involved as players or behind the scenes, Sirichok revealed there are Thai players. From financial trails over three years, about 118 million baht circulated nearly 10,000 times via cryptocurrency transfers. This is clear evidence, but facts must be examined to identify involved parties, since law depends on facts and intent.
He noted that DSI is not working alone; the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also acknowledged investigating, focusing on Bitkub, a crypto exchange. They found money transfers between Bitkub and Shuffle, with Bitkub's Know Your Customer (KYC) process revealing account holders and transaction destinations. All documentation exists; it depends on officials to use it for investigation.
“What will happen in the future? Don’t expect too much. Today, we must do our best because we don’t know how evidence might be manipulated later. But for now, we do our best and await the outcomes.”
Regarding speculation that proximity to the no-confidence debate indicates selective attacks—Sirichok from outside and the Democrat Party from inside—he said people may view it as they wish, but he is no longer a politician, just an ordinary citizen. He rarely visits the Democrat Party office now, leaving management to younger generations while he focuses on business. He happened to watch parliamentary debates and wanted to understand the issues, so he traced evidence and saw irregularities. He cannot ignore this as it would betray his 30-year principles; hence, the investigation.
Sirichok emphasized this is not about personal grudges or political issues. He doesn’t know if he will continue as a politician or stop now. He said such allegations are baseless. His motivation to focus on this, despite not being a politician, especially targeting the Democrat Party, came from witnessing MP Rangsiman Rome’s debate and noticing Suchada’s unusual behavior. Using his blockchain expertise, he uncovered irregularities and, as a citizen and politician, felt compelled to proceed. This is unrelated to politics or creating social buzz. Asked if he knew parliamentary debate rules prohibit probing MPs, only ministers, so he chose external scrutiny, Sirichok said it’s irrelevant whether someone is MP or minister. This is a citizen’s investigation. He does not expect parliamentary debate on this but investigates as a citizen to clarify the online gambling issue, which harms society and families. He found compelling information and checked it himself, unrelated to the no-confidence debate. He reiterated those who know him understand he holds crucial evidence. As for Suchada’s confident, articulate responses, he said she must trust her documents; time will reveal the truth.
Sirichok said whether he wants to be more widely known is irrelevant. What matters is presenting evidence for societal benefit. There is no point in mocking or bullying; evidence should be presented so the public can judge. He believes she already knows him.
He believes DSI should treat this as a special case since it involves cross-border gambling and is a real social problem in Thailand. DSI should coordinate with related agencies to trace financial flows. He noted Shuffle.com’s shutdown was not by the government but by the website owner, raising questions about reasons behind the closure and any issues with Thai news coverage. DSI can investigate why only Shuffle.com closed, while UFABET.com remains open despite his several posts exposing it. UFABET serves around 700,000 Thai gambling transactions monthly.
Additional reporting noted that MP Rangsiman Rome is still coordinating an official date and time to provide information to the investigative team.
