Ex-MP Gives DSI Evidence Tying Shuffle Gambling to Politician
Former Democrat MP Siri Chok Sopha submitted evidence to the Department of Special Investigation linking the Shuffle.com online gambling platform to politician Nuchada Sangtanatrux. He alleges a conflict of interest because Nuchada, while serving as Secretary to the Digital Economy Minister tasked with suppressing gambling sites, knew her husband operated the gambling business and Shuffle continued operating until October 2026. Siri Chok says he has current shareholder records and advertising clips as proof, and the case may involve overlapping political benefits beyond simple asset declarations.
Former Songkhla MP Siri Chok Sopha of the Democrat Party appeared at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) at 3:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026, to give testimony to the Technology and Information Crime Division regarding investigation case 148/2026 involving the shuffle.com online gambling platform. The platform operates as an online casino and sports betting site supporting digital assets through a foreign-registered entity, potentially violating the Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 and involving other technology-related criminal networks.
Before entering, Siri Chok addressed MP Nuchada Sangtanatrux of the Bhumjaithai Party from Chaiyaphum, who had claimed in an interview she was like "wallpaper" on her phone — just appearing when she opened it — and that this was better than opening her feed and finding Shuffle.com. Siri Chok stated he has known Nuchada since she used the nickname "Nong Fai," and when she changed to "Nong Idea" she may have simply forgotten him, which is normal; he holds no grudge.
Asked what evidence he brought to the DSI, Siri Chok said he did not come to discuss asset accounts but rather a heavier, more serious matter: an online gambling operation that may involve overlapping benefits with state officials. He noted Nuchada tried to resolve the asset account issue by claiming her husband had already sold his gambling shares. However, she also admitted publicly that before and during her tenure as Secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE), she knew her husband was involved in online gambling. The question is why she accepted the DE Ministry secretary role — tasked with suppressing gambling sites — while Shuffle continued operating until October 8, 2026. This is the core issue he reported to the DSI, which may involve overlapping political benefits, not just share transactions.
Regarding Nuchada's accusation that he is scapegoating her with 3-to-5-year-old data, Siri Chok countered that the data is not old, citing the latest 2024 (B.E. 2567) BBI shareholder registry and updated documents from Curacao confirming the registry is current. Whether the company backdated documents is a matter for proof, but the clear point is Nuchada has now admitted she knew her husband ran a gambling business before becoming DE Ministry secretary. The asset account legality will be decided by the NACC. Siri Chok suggested it is no coincidence Shuffle.com was not shut down, noting Nuchada confirmed she declared gambling shares in her asset declaration as secretary, meaning she knew of the investment and its benefits. The question remains why she specifically moved from the Transport Ministry secretary post to the DE Ministry.
