Phiphat tells Maxbit to clarify claims

Bangkok Post - Oct 24, 2026

Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has urged Maxbit to explain reported transfers to gambling platform Shuffle.com after former MP Sirichok Sopha questioned the digital asset broker, partly owned by Mr Phiphat's son.

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