Lawyer Files Complaint Against MP's Husband Over Online Gambling
Human rights lawyer Naraset Na Nongtum has filed a criminal complaint with the Technology Crime Suppression Division against Thaiyang Sang, husband of Bhumjaithai MP Suchada "Idear" Sangtham, alleging he holds shares in the Shuffle online gambling operation. The complaint cites the Cyber Police's prior arrest of gamblers and demands asset seizure via the Anti-Money Laundering Office. Naraset vowed to monitor the investigation every 15 days and threatened to charge officers with dereliction of duty if they fail to act.
On November 9, 2026, at the Technology Crime Suppression Division 2 in Muang Thong Thani, lawyer Naraset Na Nongtum of the Human Rights Lawyers Center submitted a complaint to the Cyber Police commander against Thaiyang Sang, husband of Suchada Sangtham, also known as MP Idear of Chaiyaphum from the Bhumjaithai Party, and associates. The charges include acting as an intermediary or supporting online gambling via computer systems, along with related offenses. Naraset presented evidence he believes shows the accused committed the offenses, urging police to investigate and prosecute all involved. Public reports indicate Thaiyang Sang holds shares in a company operating the Shuffle online gambling site, and the Cyber Police have already arrested several gamblers, prompting the push to prosecute the operators as well.
Naraset stated that as a citizen he can file a complaint because organizing gambling is a crime against the state, not requiring a direct victim; police can proceed immediately. He also requested investigators notify the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to seize and attach assets of all involved in the wrongdoing.
Evidence submitted includes foreign company registration documents and Thaiyang Sang's shareholder agreement. Naraset argued that a separate complaint filed with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) against Thaiyang Sang is duplicative, as the DSI is still only forming a fact-finding panel and has not yet decided whether to accept it as a special case. He emphasized that his complaint does not undermine the Cyber Police's authority; rather, since they have already arrested gamblers, their investigation should move faster than the DSI's. He expects the Cyber Police to proceed swiftly and transparently, given the severe social harm, questioning why operators are not prosecuted when players already are.
Addressing concerns that Thaiyang Sang may have influential protectors who could derail the case, Naraset insisted everyone is equal under the law with no exceptions. He vowed to closely monitor the investigation process and, if officials fail to follow procedure, will file dereliction of duty charges under Criminal Code Section 157. Naraset acknowledged the delay in filing was due to legal debate over whether the offense might fall outside Thai jurisdiction.
