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Dubai hotel attack in February 2026 reappears out of context
Thai PBS Verify has examined a post, showing smoke billowing above a luxury hotel, Fairmont The Palm, in Dubai. Although the post is labelled as a “breaking” incident, the video depicts the fire incident in February 2026. At present, the hotel is operating normally, and there has been no repeated attack.
May 6, 2026 | Around the World
Video of PM Anutin announcing 10,000 THB elderly allowance found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a viral video, claiming that 15 million seniors will automatically receive a 10,000 THB allowance in April 2026. The report confirms the video is fake, utilizing recycled footage and AI-generated voices to spread disinformation. In reality, the elderly allowance remains unchanged, with a maximum monthly payment of 1,000 THB.
May 3, 2026 | Politics
Video of Giorgia Meloni slapping Benjamin Netanyahu found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify has examined a viral video on X. It claims that during a UN meeting, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni slapped the Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, over the Palestinian flag issue. However, the team has found that this was fake news. The footage was found to have been created by AI. Several noticeable flaws in the images, including non-seamless visuals, have been pointed out.
May 1, 2026 | Around the World
Alleged “breaking news” post with photos of deceased Palestinians found to be 2024 pictures
A social media post shows images of deceased Palestinians, and is labeled as "breaking news." This leads the public to believe it is a recent event. However, Thai PBS Verify has found that the images in question were taken during an unrelated incident in 2024. They have been recirculated without specifying the timeframe, causing the audience to be misled.
Apr 30, 2026 | Around the World
PM Anutin’s alleged request to Thais to respect Cambodia found to be distorted interview
Thai PBS Verify has detected a social media post, claiming PM Anutin Charnvirakul urged Thais to stop using harsh language against Cambodians. It is actually fake news. The post misleadingly combined a 2024 image with 2025 news. The Thai government also confirms that this is not true.
Apr 29, 2026 | Politics
Hong Kong fire video distorted as incident in Tel Aviv
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a viral video claiming a massive fire in Tel Aviv. The examination suggests the footage is misleading, as it actually depicts the 2025 Hong Kong fire at the Wang Fuk Court building in Tai Po.
Apr 24, 2026 | Around the World
AI video claiming to show B-2 Spirit bomber heavily damaged following Iranian strikes
Thai PBS Verify has detected a video on Threads, claiming that Iran managed to shoot down a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber over Bahraini airspace, resulting in severe damage. However, following the examination, the footage is found to be nothing more than an AI-generated video.
Apr 24, 2026 | Around the World
Sihasak signals upcoming reopening of Thai-Myanmar border checkpoints
Thai PBS Verify has confirmed reports that Thai-Myanmar border checkpoints may soon reopen. This follows an interview with. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, regarding his discussions with Myanmar’s leadership.
Apr 24, 2026 | Politics
Decontextualized naval exercises in Gulf of Oman shown as Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims of an Iranian 'Ababil' drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz, identifying the footage as a naval exercise from August 2025 in the Gulf of Oman.
Apr 23, 2026 | Around the World
