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Breakdown of ballot sheet controversy after 2026 Thai election
A social media post claimed that there were barcodes on ballot papers in the 2023 election, instead of just QR codes that could not identify and be traced back to the voters.
Feb 20, 2026 | Politics
Looking into EC regulations: are “ballots” and “stubs” stored separately?
It remains a heated issue as the public continues to demand answers. Although the Election Commission (EC) has clarified the mysterious "barcodes" on ballots, their explanation, stating they are "stored separately to maintain secrecy," is now being challenged by its own regulations.
Feb 18, 2026 | Politics
Viral clip of “Anutin” with bruised eye after Ranong visit revealed as AI-generated image
Thai PBS Verify found a viral video claiming that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul had sustained a bruised eye from a drumstick strike during a tour to thank his supporters in Ranong. After a thorough investigation, the image has been confirmed as AI-generated.
Feb 17, 2026 | Politics
False claim of Nipah virus: DDC confirms no case found in Thailand
A well-known social media page spread a rumor causing public panic, stating that the “Nipah virus” had already reached Thailand, with one case found at Siriraj Hospital and six cases in Chanthaburi.
Feb 16, 2026 | Social & Health
Image claiming to depict People’s Party IO is actually AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify found an image claiming to show information operations (IO) by the People’s Party, to be AI-generated. The party’s spokesperson also denied the allegation of conducting IO, stating that the party had merely hired someone to manage the party’s social media pages.
Feb 16, 2026 | Politics
Video of protest against EC identified as old footage from symbolic “Senate’s cremation”
Thai PBS Verify identified a video clip showing the protest atmosphere at the Democracy Monument, which featured captions questioning the necessity of the Election Commission (EC). This video misled many into believing it as a present-day occurrence. In reality, it was a recording of a political rally held on July 19, 2023, during a symbolic "cremation" protest directed at the then-Senators.
Feb 16, 2026 | Politics
Social media claim of “vote recount” in Sisaket proven false
On February 10, 2026, Thai PBS Verify investigated social media posts alleging a recount in Sisaket’s 6th and 7th constituencies. The claim was found to be false.
Feb 10, 2026 | Politics
“Cannibalism party” in alleged “Epstein files” images revealed as footage from horror film
Images of a "human cannibalism party," which are viral and allegedly linked to the infamous "Epstein files," have been recently viewed over 2.9 million times. Thai PBS Verify confirms, however, that these images are behind-the-scenes shots from a horror movie filmed 20 years ago.
Feb 10, 2026 | Around the World
Natthaphong’s viral admission of vote buying committed by People’s MP proved to be deepfake
Thai PBS Verify has examined a viral video during that election period. It claims that “Teng” Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, prime ministerial candidate from the People's Party, admitted to vote-buying by the party’s MP.
Feb 8, 2026 | Politics
