Thai PBS Verify exists to disseminate accurate information through fact-checking.

Matcha, or green tea powder, is a health drink that has become increasingly popular, often found in desserts and wellness beverages. Many people enjoy its rich flavor and distinctive aroma, but questions remain — could drinking matcha regularly over a long period have any effects on the body?

In September 2024, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) revealed that insurance claims for vehicles damaged by flooding amounted to over 420 million baht. More than 2,000 vehicles were assessed for repair or compensation due to flood-related damage.

The Thai Online News Producers Association (SONP), in collaboration with its partners, presented the 11th Digital News Excellence Awards 2025 to honor outstanding achievements in online journalism. The awards aim to promote dedication, creativity, and development in the digital news sector by recognizing the production of “high-quality digital journalism” that meets journalistic standards in reporting, integrity, and professional ethics. An award ceremony was held to announce the winners and present honorary plaques.

One of the ways people often seek emotional fulfillment is through giving—whether in the form of money or goods. Combined with the Thai cultural tendency toward empathy and generosity, it’s no surprise that charitable giving has multiplied significantly recently. The rise of online donation platforms has made it even easier, allowing people to contribute without leaving home.

The Consumer Organization Council recommends four initial strategies to help protect your rights when faced with unfair persuasion to purchase goods or services. Just walking through a mall and making eye contact with sales staff promoting beauty courses or products, they suddenly swarmed in to greet and speak so fluently and rapidly that we were caught completely off guard. Before realizing it, you’ve already swiped your card to pay for a course costing tens or even hundreds of thousands of baht, without meaning to. So, can you get your money back ?

According to Meltwater data, online shopping in Thailand accounted for 11.4% of total retail purchases in June 2025, marking an 8.8% increase compared to the previous year. With such rapid growth, this space has inevitably become a prime target for scammers. One emerging tactic is the “Brushing Scam”, a deceptive scheme in which scammers send unsolicited parcels to people’s homes.

The intensive workshop-style camp, “Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp: Shaping Critical Thinkers to Combat Misinformation – Gen 1,” officially wrapped up. This event was organized by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) through the Digital Media Division—an operator of the Thai PBS Verify platform—in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Cofact (Thailand), and TikTok from 8–10 August 2025, at Thailand Science Park, NSTDA, Pathum Thani Province.

Gathering all the voices of expectation from participants of the Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp: Developing Critical Thinkers to Defeat Fake News, Gen 1 — an intensive training camp designed to nurture young people to become both media receivers and skilled fact-checkers. Participants also get hands-on experience in media production, critical thinking, analysis, and building immunity against misinformation, while upskilling their content creation abilities.

Thai youth show remarkable engagement! A total of 86 teams has applied for the “Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp: Shaping Thinkers to Conquer Fake News, Gen 1”, reflecting the power and awareness of young people who care about news literacy and are ready to be part of a society resilient to misinformation.