Abhisit Urges DSI to Investigate MP's Husband Gambling Case
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva urged the Department of Special Investigation to transparently pursue a gambling case linked to a Bhumjaithai MP's husband, warning that dropping the probe could harm Thailand's financial reputation and invite international scrutiny over money laundering. He criticized a lack of clarity in agency responses to parliamentary committees.
On November 13, 2026, at the Democrat Party headquarters, party leader and list MP Abhisit Vejjajiva addressed the Department of Special Investigation's order to drop its probe into the Shuffle.com online gambling website operated by the husband of Nangsuda Sangthanthip, a Bhumjaithai Party MP for Chaiyaphum. The DSI had ruled the case did not meet money laundering criteria. Abhisit said he has been monitoring the matter and wants agencies to consider the full evidence, as the issue affects confidence not only domestically but also internationally, with Thailand already under watch for gray capital flows and cross-border crime. He urged the DSI to handle the case straightforwardly, noting that legal conditions exist for accepting such cases. When asked if the matter would be raised in a no-confidence debate, Abhisit said to wait for the debate but expressed concern over the government's performance. While it appears to prioritize cracking down on illegal businesses, Thailand's financial system is perceived as facilitating money laundering, undermining economic confidence — a subject of widespread criticism. He noted a lack of clarity and transparency in past agency actions, including vague responses to parliamentary committees regarding guidelines.
