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Homeless Man at Phloen Chit Claimed to Be Former Philippine Airlines Captain; Airline Confirms “The Real Captain Is Still on Duty”
Thai PBS Verify investigated a social media post sharing images of a homeless man near BTS Phloen Chit Station, claiming that he was a former captain of Philippine Airlines. The airline, however, confirmed that the real Captain Larry Malpaya is still actively working for the airline.
Jul 31, 2026 | Social & Health
Video of Luxury Cars Being Loaded onto an Aircraft Is Unrelated to the Kuwaiti Royal Family Leaving the Country; Footage Dates Back to 2017
Thai PBS Verify examined a video showing luxury cars being loaded onto an aircraft after it was shared on X, accompanied by the claim that it showed members of Kuwait’s royal family fleeing the country out of fear that Iran would invade and seize Kuwait.
Jul 29, 2026
Viral post claims BMA canceled Grey, Light Blue, and Silver Line monorail projects; in truth, operations were transferred to the Ministry of Transport under an NCTC resolution.
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) canceled three MRT lines—Grey, Light Blue, and Silver—due to budget shortages. In reality, the BMA has transferred responsibility for these projects to the Ministry of Transport and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to move forward, with some lines currently undergoing feasibility studies and consultant procurement.
Jul 21, 2026
Video Clip of a Burning Building Misrepresented as U.S. Strike on Iran — Actually Footage of a Fire in China in 2022
Thai PBS Verify investigated a viral post sharing a video of a burning building, claimed to show the aftermath of a U.S. attack on Iran. In reality, the footage depicts a fire in China in 2022. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, the United States launched its third strike against Iran in response to an attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 21, 2026 | Around the World
TikTok Clip Falsely Claims No One Was Held Responsible for SAO Building Collapse Because It Was Caused by an Earthquake; In Fact, 23 Defendants Have Been Charged and the Case Is Still Before the Court
A false claim circulating on TikTok alleges that the case over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building has been closed, with no one held responsible because the incident was caused by an earthquake. Thai PBS Verify found that the case is still before the court. Experts have also concluded that substandard structural design and construction materials were contributing factors in the collapse
Jul 16, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Viral Video Showing Lion Dragging Woman Reaches 3 Million Views, Revealed to Be AI-Generated
Thai PBS Verify found that a viral X clip claiming to show a lion attacking a woman from a tour bus perspective—garnering over 3 million views—was actually created by AI. Meanwhile, wildlife agencies noted that while such behavior is theoretically possible, it is extremely rare in the wild.
Jul 15, 2026 | Around the World
Real News: Donald Trump slips, says “Islamic Republic of Japan” fired missiles at U.S. aircraft carrier
President Donald Trump of the United States shocked audiences when he mistakenly declared that the “Islamic Republic of Japan” had fired missiles at U.S. forces. Thai PBS Verify confirmed that this incident “did happen.” Trump became confused and made a serious verbal error during a NATO summit
Jul 9, 2026 | Around the World
Thai PBS Verify uncovers fake Facebook ads claiming “Suthichai Yoon” clashed with ex–Bank of Thailand governor — actually an investment scam
Don’t be deceived. Fraudsters are deploying AI‑driven ads on Facebook, disguising fake websites to resemble trusted news outlets. They even impersonate Thai PBS programs, fabricating a story about a supposedly hidden ‘automatic money‑making system’—claiming it provoked the former central bank governor to storm out of an interview in anger
Jul 4, 2026 | Science & Tech
Over 10,000 Shares! Post claims mixing three COVID‑19 vaccines causes long‑term effects — experts confirm it is baseless
Misinformation: Post claims that mixing three COVID‑19 vaccines causes years of hair loss, skin rashes, and low platelet counts — Thai PBS Verify investigated and found it false. Experts from Ramathibodi Hospital and NSTDA confirmed there is no scientific basis.
Jul 2, 2026 | Social & Health
