The “Fact-Check Thailand 2026: Empowering Society Against Disinformation in Election Reporting” workshop is jointly organized by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Thailand, the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Thammasat University, the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), and CoFact Thailand.
The program’s goal is to build a resilient information ecosystem capable of countering disinformation during elections. It aims to develop a new generation of fact-checkers equipped with analytical, verification, and fact-based reporting skills aligned with international standards. The initiative also seeks to strengthen the capacity of journalists and young communicators to serve as the front line in promoting information integrity, while fostering dialogue among media professionals, academics, and civil society to collectively build “information immunity” in Thai society.
After the open call for applications between 28 October – 7 November 2025, the program received an overwhelming response from professional journalists, citizen media practitioners, and youth nationwide who are eager to enhance their fact-checking skills. The selection committee has chosen 40 highly motivated and qualified participants for this workshop.
The final list of selected participants is as follows:
1. Kanyasorn Thinthip – Regional Reporter, Phrae Province
2. Kitipong Namboonma – Youth, Rattanakosin Sompoch Bangkhen School (Project: Fact-Checking Youth Gen 1)
3. Kriangsak Promwanna – Youth, Rattanakosin Sompoch Bangkhen School (Project: Fact-Checking Youth Gen 1)
4. Kiettisak Sing-ngam – Master’s Student, School of Communication Arts and Management Innovation, NIDA
5. Kovit Boontham – Reporter, Thai PBS Northern Bureau
6. Jidapa Singsorn – Student, Mahasarakham University
7. Chakkrik Waewkhlaihong – Editor, Pracha Mat Trat Newspaper / President, Trat Mass Communication Association
8. Chonthit Kaewpeng – Special Reporter, Guru Chiang Mai Facebook Page
9. Chuchart Daepayont – Regional Reporter, Samut Sakhon Province
10. Tattiya Trachoo – Freelance Journalist
11. Thanak Bungphon – Reporter, The Edge of the News (ชายขอบ News Agency)
12. Thanatmet Sirapeerarak – Coordinator, We Watch Foundation (Northern Region)
13. Napason Siriwattanakul – Student, Srinakharinwirot University
14. Natthamon Kaewphithoon – Regional Reporter, Chiang Rai Province
15. Natthachai Naksuk – Political Content Creator, SPRiNG News
16. Nae Ratchamnueaywong – Freelance Journalist
17. Buncha Iammeechai – Regional Reporter, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
18. Phanom Yusomboon – Regional Reporter, Samut Songkhram Province
19. Pornchai Thongkham – Reporter, Workpoint TV
20. Pornchai Iamsophon – Regional Reporter, Ranong Province
21. Porntip Wongsuwan – Regional Reporter, Suphan Buri Province
22. Phubadee Hirunwiwatwong – Multimedia Officer, Lanner News Agency
23. Furkon Mali – Member, Project Sama Sama Network
24. Marudet Thaidit – Administrator, Uttaradit News Facebook Page
25. Muhammad Duraemae – Regional Reporter, Deep South, Prachatai News Agency
26. Muhammad Paozi Aliha – Political & Election Monitor, Project Sama Sama
27. Yutthana Kraisem – News Editor, Southern Sea News Center TV / C-Site Reporter
28. Ratt Kalanyuwong – Student, Thammasat University
29. Rotrit Nonpala – Youth, Sakon Nakhon Province (News Gen Camp, Public Relations Department)
30. Woraphon Tati – Regional Reporter, Chiang Rai Province
31. Woraphop Namkaew – Youth, Sankeet Wittaya School, Bangkok (Fact-Checking Youth Gen 1)
32. Weerada Cheunchuansangkhom – Independent Journalist, Bangkok
33. Sakulrat Songchan – Content Writer, O-La-No Creation Co., Ltd., Page Sao Esan
34. Sarit Srisang – Regional Reporter, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
35. Somsak Rattaseree – News Editor, Pathum Malai Newspaper, Ubon Ratchathani Province
36. Solos Saengphen – Regional Reporter, Nakhon Pathom Province
37. Anas Topong – Strategic Planner, HPP / Hala-Bala Youth Network
38. Apiradee Naenudon – Student, Mahasarakham University
39. Attapol Loetlhum – Reporter, SPACEBAR News
40. Irfan Reedan – Reporter, WARTANI Media, Yala Province
Reserve List (5 Participants)
1. Yanee Waewkhlaihong – Assistant Editor, Pracha Mat Trat Newspaper, Trat Province
2. Hilham Kaseng – Youth Participant, Narathiwat Province
3. Albukori Sama-ae – Youth, Executive Committee Member of San Jai Thai Su Jai Tai Association, Narathiwat Branch
4. Krittima Khlangmontree – Content Creator, Thai PBS Verify
5. Kattliya Utha – Content Creator, Thai PBS Verify
Throughout the 4-day, 3-night workshop, participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in key areas such as Policy Checking, Fact Checking, and Photo Checking. The training includes intensive practical sessions through Newsroom Simulation, digital verification tools, source investigation techniques, and analytical reporting exercises, guided closely by Thai and international experts.
The Fact-Check Thailand 2026 team brings together leading specialists in various fields: fact-checking experts from Thai PBS Verify and CoFact Thailand, policy-checking experts from Policy Watch, Thai PBS, photo verification specialists from Thai News Pix, and an international fact-checker from the Philippines.
This program marks an important step in building a national network of fact-checkers to prepare Thai society for the rising wave of misinformation and disinformation expected before the 2026 general election — under the belief that “True information is the power of democracy, and fact-checking is society’s essential immunity.”
For the 40 selected participants, the organizing team will contact you via the registered phone number to confirm participation by Monday, 10 November 2025. Once confirmation is completed, participants will receive detailed program information and the training schedule via the registered email.
All project updates and further details will be available at www.thaipbs.or.th/FactCheckThailand2026
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Free training for journalists: "Fact-Check Thailand 2026" is now open for applications until November 7, 2025.
https://org.thaipbs.or.th/content/8699
For more information about the project, call 086-3291695 (Khun Busarakam).
