DSI Investigates Shuffle Gambling Platform, 118 Million Baht in Crypto
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is probing the Shuffle.com online gambling platform, registered offshore but accessible to Thai users, and has summoned several politicians including the husband of a Bhumjaithai MP who holds a 1.47% stake. Investigators uncovered cryptocurrency transactions exceeding 118 million baht across nearly 10,000 transfers over three years, and are tracing the money trail under computer crime, money laundering, and cybercrime laws. People's Party MP Rangsiman Rom has yet to testify due to parliamentary duties, while the Justice Minister has ordered a fair investigation for all parties involved.
On October 21, 2026, the investigation team from the Technology and Cybercrime Division of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) proceeded with inquiry number 148/2026 regarding the Shuffle online gambling platform, an offshore-registered online casino and sports betting site that accepts digital assets.
The investigation team, exercising authority under Section 24(1)(4) of the Special Case Investigation Act B.E. 2547 and amendments, summoned relevant individuals to provide information: Taiyang Saeng, husband of Chaiyaphum MP Suchada Saeng of the Bhumjaithai Party; Siriwong Sopa, former Songkhla MP of the Democrat Party; and Rangsiman Rom, party-list MP, Deputy Leader of the People's Party, and Chair of the House Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights, regarding the Shuffle.com gambling platform.
Taiyang and Suchada Saeng have already testified as witnesses regarding their 1.47% shareholding. Siriwong Sopa appeared before investigators on October 20. Only Rangsiman Rom remains, with his appointment scheduled for October 21. However, Rom notified DSI of a House of Representatives meeting on October 21 and a Law Committee meeting on October 22, requesting a reschedule. DSI insists on obtaining Rom's testimony to ensure a complete picture, not relying solely on the other two witnesses.
DSI revealed its procedural steps: the investigation was initiated under the Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550, the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542, and the Cybercrime Prevention Act B.E. 2566 — all listed in the DSI's annex — before expanding to the Gambling Act B.E. 2478 and proposing the case to the DSI Director-General for acceptance as a special case.
Although Shuffle.com is legally registered abroad, DSI can investigate by establishing whether Thai nationals accessed the site. If Thais gambled via transfers to and from Thai bank accounts, that constitutes evidence of gambling offenses occurring within the Kingdom. Officials will urgently identify Thai players to summon them as witnesses, accelerating the investigation. Players who cooperate and provide useful information may be protected as witnesses, at the discretion of investigators and based on the value of their testimony.
Documents submitted by Siriwong Sopa revealed a financial trail through cryptocurrency wallets circulating over 118 million baht, with nearly 10,000 transfers over three years. DSI is urgently tracing these digital assets backward to determine the money's destination, a process requiring substantial time.
Justice Minister Pol. Gen. Tawee Sodsong has instructed DSI to ensure fairness to all parties, whether government politicians or otherwise.
