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Video claiming 2026 tsunami in Japan found to be 2011 disaster footage
Thai PBS Verify has identified a video circulating on Threads. It claims to show a Japanese city being struck by a massive tsunami following the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake. However, after examination, the footage is actually from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Apr 22, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Attacked Iranian warship video distorted to claim Iran’s strikes on Indian tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Thai PBS Verify has identified a misleading video on Threads, claiming to show Iranian warships attacking two Indian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Upon examination, the footage actually depicts an Iranian naval vessel being struck by U.S. missiles.
Apr 21, 2026 | Around the World
Image of People’s Party MP confronting coalition government representative found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify confirms that the viral image of a People's Party MP confronting Chris Potranandana from the Economic Party, which joins the coalition government, is AI-generated.
Apr 20, 2026 | Politics
Fake claim about U.S. soldiers searching Pakistani officials before peace talks
A social media post claims that U.S. soldiers searched Pakistani officials before attending the peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, causing embarrassment and disrespect. Thai PBS Verify has found that the image was AI-generated and that no such incident actually happened.
Apr 18, 2026 | Around the World
Cambodia’s request to Thailand to open checkpoint found to be baseless claim
Thai PBS Verify has examined a claim that Cambodia requested Thailand to open a border checkpoint to transport materials and equipment for a school under the royal patronage. The Royal Thai Navy and the PM Anutin clarify that no border checkpoint has been opened, while Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense confirms that the claim is fake news.
Apr 17, 2026 | Politics
Image of U.S. soldier captured by Iran found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify has found a post showing a U.S. soldier captured by the Iranian military. After the team’s verification, the photo is likely to be AI-generated.
Apr 10, 2026 | Around the World
Gulf War footage distorted to show American pilot captured during 2026 Iran war
Thai PBS Verify has found a clip posted by a Threads user. It claims Iran’s capture of the U.S. F-15 fighter pilot, whose aircraft was shot down during the recent Middle East war, as well as the following interrogation. However, the footage is from the time of the Gulf War and has reemerged during the rescue of the American pilot in order to create misunderstanding.
Apr 10, 2026 | Around the World
Trend to forward “Object to Meta use of personal photos” messages found to be chain letter
A trend of sharing messages to "object" to Meta using personal data has resurfaced online once again. This has led many users to misunderstand the situation and question legal implications.
Apr 9, 2026 | Science & Tech
2012 footage from Syria distorted as Lebanon’s attack on Israeli tank
A Threads user has shared a battlefield video. It shows a tank advancing through an urban area before being struck, followed by a massive explosion across the neighborhood. Thai PBS Verify has examined the clip and found that it actually depicts an incident in Darayya, Syria, back in 2012.
Apr 8, 2026 | Around the World
