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“AI Clone & Deepfake” – Beware of 2026 New Scam Tactics as Voices and Faces of Your Family May Not Be Real
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“AI Clone & Deepfake” – Beware of 2026 New Scam Tactics as Voices and Faces of Your Family May Not Be Real

If you love someone, share this! In 2026, scammers are set to exploit love and emotional bonds to deceive people. Video calls may come through with voices that sound exactly like your children. When AI can imitate people in your family 100%, how can we be safe from being scammed in 2026? Let’s help equip everyone at home with intellectual defenses—so they can recognize AI for what it is before losing their money to fraudsters.

Jan 19, 2026

Online Job Hunt Ends in “Hell in Cambodia”
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Online Job Hunt Ends in “Hell in Cambodia”

Rediscover three cases of cross‑border scam victims. These cases became tragedies that cost lives. What began as tempting offers of “high income, great benefits” turned into a deadly trap — leading to confinement, torture, and death. The destination was not the dream workplace they imagined, but the ruthless lair of international scam gangs.

Jan 19, 2026

AI and Thai politics: When technology challenges truth in the electoral arena
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AI and Thai politics: When technology challenges truth in the electoral arena

Throughout 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) advanced from a mere “new technology” to a major global factor. Time Magazine even honored key figures shaping the direction of AI as its “Person of the Year.” This clearly reflects that AI is no longer confined to laboratories or business sectors, but it has deeply permeated the structures of society, culture, and politics.

Jan 16, 2026

Get ready for 2026: When “fake clips” begin to shape public opinion
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Get ready for 2026: When “fake clips” begin to shape public opinion

As 2026 approaches, society must prepare to face a wave of fake news—especially in the form of AI-generated clips that will advance to an even higher level this year. This includes both the ability to create videos and to fabricate hypothetical events that appear increasingly realistic. How to deal with the upcoming “information war,” and how to begin preparation? Thai PBS Verify has compiled the answers in this special interview article.

Jan 15, 2026

Announcement of 40 Selected Participants for “Fact-Check Thailand 2026” Empowering a New Generation to Combat Disinformation Ahead of the 2026 General Election

Announcement of 40 Selected Participants for “Fact-Check Thailand 2026” Empowering a New Generation to Combat Disinformation Ahead of the 2026 General Election

“Fact-Check Thailand 2026” proudly announces the list of 40 selected participants from across the country who will take part in an intensive 4-day, 3-night workshop under the theme “From Newsroom Simulation to Real-World Practice.” The program aims to empower journalists, youth, and emerging communicators to become key forces in fact-checking during the election period. The training will take place from 19–22 November 2025 at Thai PBS and The Royal River Hotel, Bangkok.

Nov 10, 2025

How to Donate Without Falling Victim to Scammers
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How to Donate Without Falling Victim to Scammers

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.

Sep 24, 2025

Is there any way to get your money back after being pressured by a mall salesperson into buying a course and ended up losing money without knowing what you agreed to?
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Is there any way to get your money back after being pressured by a mall salesperson into buying a course and ended up losing money without knowing what you agreed to?

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 ?

Sep 12, 2025

“Brushing Scam”: Free Parcel Scam at Your Door — Spot the Signs Before You Become a Victim
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“Brushing Scam”: Free Parcel Scam at Your Door — Spot the Signs Before You Become a Victim

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.

Aug 22, 2025

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