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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
No oil tanker anchored in Gulf of Thailand hoards supplies as claimed
Thai PBS Verify has examined a post claiming that oil tankers were anchored to hoard supplies and sell fuel at high prices to Thais.
Apr 7, 2026 | Social & Health
Iran doesn’t attack USS Gerald R. Ford, but carrier suffers fire in laundry room
A post claims that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford may be out of service for up to two years following an attack by Iran. Thai PBS Verify has found that, in reality, the ship suffered a laundry room fire, while the post’s featuring photos are AI-generated.
Apr 3, 2026 | Around the World
New COVID variant ‘Cicada’ is not caused by eponymous insect
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims that a new COVID variant, 'Cicada,' originated from crickets. In fact, its name actually refers to the cyclical nature of the disease, similar to that of a cicada.
Mar 31, 2026 | Social & Health
Image of Donald Trump collapsing on stage found to be AI-generated
An image shows that the U.S. President Donald Trump collapsed while speaking on a public stage. It further claims that Mr. Trump’s collapse resulted from a neurological condition related to tensions with Iran.
Mar 27, 2026 | Around the World
Fake news on PM Anutin launching ‘unlimited refueling policy’ in Buriram
Thai PBS Verify has found that claims of PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s 'unlimited fuel' policy in Buriram are fake news. Provincial energy officials urge the public not to be misled.
Mar 27, 2026 | Social & Health
Image of missile attack on Tel Aviv found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify has found that an image, claiming that Israeli capital Tel Aviv had been heavily damaged by missile strikes amid conflict between the US-Israel. and Iran, is 99.9% AI-generated, with no matching sources found in credible mainstream media.
Mar 25, 2026 | Around the World
