Verified: Post claiming Bangkok Bridge Collapsed Killing 76 people Traced to Cambodian Fake News Page

Fake news source identified by Thai PBS Verify: Facebook

A Facebook account posted the message: “Major accident! Bangkok Bridge collapsed, killing 76 people.”

Upon investigation, Thai PBS Verify found that one Facebook user shared a post saying: “Major accident! Bangkok Bridge collapsed, killing 76 people!!” The post received 14 reactions, 5 comments, and was shared only once.

However, beneath the post there was a comment linking to another “news article.” When clicked, the article stated:

“According to a foreign news agency report on October 20, 2024, a pier bridge collapsed in the Pacific Ocean near Sapelo Island off the coast of Georgia, USA, causing more than 20 people to fall into the sea and at least 7 deaths.”

This report was completely unrelated to the Bangkok Bridge as claimed in the Facebook post.

Page Account Transparency Check

Thai PBS Verify examined the transparency details of the page account “Follow-up News” and found that it had 17,000 followers, was created on July 28, 2024, and is administered from Cambodia. The Facebook cover image, however, used the title “Thailand News.” Most of the page’s content consisted of bizarre stories and health-related topics.

CCTV Footage Confirms Bangkok Bridge is Normal

Later, Thai PBS Verify checked the Bangkok Bridge through CCTV cameras operated by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and found that the bridge remains intact — it has not collapsed as claimed in the viral post.

Traffic footage from the Bangkok Bridge was referenced from the official BMA traffic website https://cpudapp.bangkok.go.th/bmatraffic at 5:48 p.m. on October 10, 2025.

Department of Rural Roads Confirms the Bridge Not Collapsed

Thai PBS Verify also contacted the Department of Rural Roads (DRR), which confirmed that the post is false.

Previously, the department addressed similar fake news about the “Bangkok bridge collapse,” explaining that the bridge undergoes regular safety inspections every week.

They urged the public to remain confident in the bridge’s safety.

Picture of official statement from the DRR denying the Bridge did not collapse until people died.

Impacts of False Information

1. Public Panic and Confusion:
   False claims about disasters or large-scale tragedies (such as “76 deaths”) can cause fear and panic among commuters or relatives of those who might be affected, leading to unnecessary chaos.
2. Damage on Public Trust towards Infrastructure:
   Fake news about “a bridge collapse” undermines public confidence in the safety of national transportation and engineering systems.
3. Disruption of Government Operations:
   Agencies such as the DRR or disaster management offices must devote time and resources to verify and issue denials of fake news, instead of focusing on their core missions.