The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) revealed that the Shuffle gambling website case involving MP Idea and Tai Yang Sang is unlikely to be accepted as a special case. They confirm ongoing witness examinations from 11 digital asset companies related to the investigation.
On 12 Nov 2026 GMT+7, reporters provided updates on the Shuffle gambling website investigation. In the case of Shuffle.com, Tai Yang Sang, husband of MP Suchada Sang Thanthap of the Bhumjaithai Party from Chaiyaphum, is suspected of links to a scammer network and online gambling, under investigation number 148/2569. Investigators have summoned 11 licensed digital asset trading companies regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as Bitkub Online Co., Orbix Trade Co., Innovest X Securities Co., and Gulf Binance Co., among others, to provide information on their licensed operations as digital asset trading centers and brokers. Some companies have provided data, while others requested to postpone. The investigation is ongoing. However, based on current facts and evidence, the case likely does not meet the criteria to be accepted as a special case. If not accepted, it can be referred to other relevant agencies for further investigation. Any decision to end the DSI's involvement and transfer the case requires a resolution by the investigative team.
Internal reports from the DSI state that the usual procedure involves collecting testimonies from witnesses and related regulatory bodies. The investigative team reviews all facts and statements to decide whether the case involves offenses under specific laws and whether it should be proposed to the DSI director-general as a special case. If deemed not suitable, the case is referred to other agencies. The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) police have identified three Thai gamblers accessing Shuffle.com from within Thailand and will handle the online gambler prosecutions. For the Shuffle website to be classified as a special money laundering case by the DSI, the associated funds or damages must be at least 300 million baht. This high threshold makes special case acceptance difficult, as investigators must establish clear links. Moreover, the website is globally accessible, complicating jurisdiction. TCSD police must confirm any connection with Tai Yang Sang’s shareholding in the gambling site by investigating evidence and questioning gamblers to confirm illegal activity within Thailand. However, expanding the inquiry into the website’s ownership and shareholder links remains challenging.
Ultimately, if the DSI investigative team agrees to end the Shuffle.com gambling website investigation and transfer it to other agencies, they must prepare a report for the DSI director-general outlining next steps. The director-general will decide whether to approve ending the investigation for transfer or to continue probing if evidence requires further scrutiny. The investigation has a six-month timeframe but can be extended by three-month increments if unfinished. Currently, the Technology and Information Case Unit’s investigative team continues to gather witness testimonies from digital asset trading companies to complete their evidence.