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AI image falsely claims Louvre is on fire
Thai PBS Verify has found that a viral image purporting to show the Louvre museum in Paris ablaze was generated by artificial intelligence. Although protests and violence have been reported in France, there is no evidence that the museum caught fire as claimed.
Oct 20, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
AI image falsely depicts pro-Palestinian Eiffel Tower protest
Thai PBS Verify has found that a dramatic image said to show protesters waving Palestinian flags amid smoke near the Eiffel Tower was generated by artificial intelligence, despite real demonstrations taking place in France in October 2026.
Oct 19, 2026 | Around the World
The clip showing a 2-meter flood in Bang Khla is actually AI-created.
Thai PBS Verify has examined the circulating clip alleging a 2-meter flood in Bang Khla, Chachoengsao, entering its second week. Several verification platforms confirmed that the footage is very likely AI-generated. Meanwhile, conditions on the ground are gradually improving across many areas, although localized flooding persists.
Oct 12, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Viral Aerial Flood Image of Chachoengsao Proven to be AI-Generated
An aerial image of flooding in Chachoengsao, previously circulated online, has been verified by Thai PBS Verify as AI-generated, aligning with findings from various detection tools and experts. However, real-world flooding in the region has caused heavy damage to agriculture.
Oct 7, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Ping Riverbank Protection Structure Damaged, Not a Dam Collapse
Thai PBS Verify investigated a viral post claiming that a "stone riprap dam collapsed along the Ping River" in Khlong Khlung District, Kamphaeng Phet Province. The investigation revealed that the damage occurred to a riverbank erosion protection structure, not a water storage dam or a main river barrier. Meanwhile, water management agencies reported that northern runoff volumes tend to decrease, though rainfall during October 11–13, 2026, still requires close monitoring.
Oct 2, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Fake Image: House overrun by leeches after floods actually AI-generated
Social media users have been sharing a viral image claiming to show a house overrun by leeches after a flood, but fact-checks reveal it is AI-generated. Experts note that the swarming behavior depicted in the image contradicts the natural habits of leeches.
Sep 30, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Kalmaegi Is Not Heading to Thailand Today Viral post recycles a 2025 TMD announcement
A viral post claims that Typhoon “Kalmaegi” will move into Thailand tomorrow and lists provinces allegedly bracing for heavy rain. Thai PBS Verify found that the post combines a Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announcement issued in November 2025 with a weather forecast dated September 28, 2026—two different time periods. There is no official announcement stating that Typhoon “Kalmaegi” is currently moving into Thailand.
Sep 30, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Clip Claims “Deputy PM” Urges Public Not to Believe Popular P-age’s Flood Warning, but -It’s Actually an AI-Generated Fake News Clip
Viral clip racks up nearly 800,000 views! It claims “Deputy PM Songsak Thongsri” was interviewed by Channel 7, urging people not to panic over flood warnings from popular pages and insisting that there would definitely be no flooding. Thai PBS Verify conducted an in-depth analysis and found that “the clip is AI-generated.”
Sep 29, 2026
Fake News Fact-Checked: Owner of “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” Page Is Not Dr. Smith Dharmasaroja
Disinformation circulating online claims that the owner of the “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” Facebook page is Dr. Smith Dharmasaroja, former Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department. Thai PBS Verify verified the information with the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation and directly contacted Dr. Smith's wife, both of whom confirmed that Dr. Smith is not the “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” page owner as claimed.
Sep 29, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
