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Verification: Teng Natthaphong does not say that if he becomes prime minister, he will accelerate trade with Cambodia – and resign if unsuccessful.
Thai PBS Verify examined a post on Threads that used a quote and an image of Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of People’s Party, claiming that he would speed up trade with Cambodia and step down if he failed to do so. The investigation found no such statement in any interview or official announcement, and Natthaphong himself confirmed that he has never made such a campaign-style remark as alleged.
Dec 25, 2025 | Politics
Post Claimed: “Chor Pannika” Demands “Military Reveal Battle Maps” Found to Be “Distorted and Doctored” Content Creating Misunderstanding.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming: "Chor Pannika Wanich, Executive Committee Member of the Progressive Movement, demanded the military reveal its battle maps." The post utilizes outdated imagery and manipulates footage from a television program to create a misleading impression.
Dec 23, 2025 | Politics
Cambodian Ministry of Defense claimed that “Thai military-media” published fake news. Verification result clearly confirms that Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets at Thai community.
The Facebook page of the Cambodian Ministry of Defense posted a claim that "Thai military and media" had published fake news, specifically: "Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets, shelling Thai citizens' residences." After verification, the evidence is clear: Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets down onto the community, leaving people seriously injured. Meanwhile, foreign media encountered the incident while reporting live, clearly confirming that Cambodia intentionally fired into the Thai community area.
Dec 18, 2025 | Politics
Cambodian media posted a claim that the “Deputy Commander of the 31st Infantry Division died at Ta Kwai Temple,” which turned out to be fabricated “fake news” aimed at inciting hatred.
Cambodian media published a message claiming that “the deputy commander of Thailand’s 31st Infantry Division died in combat,” which drew thousands of reactions from Cambodian social media users. But upon verification, it was found to be merely fake news intended solely to create hatred.
Dec 17, 2025
Fact Check: Could the announcement of an election date be postponed after parliament’s dissolution if border tensions remain?
After the dissolution of parliament by “Prime Minister Anutin,” under the tense situation along the Thai–Cambodian border, statements from the Secretary‑General of the Election Commission suggested that the announcement of an election date might be postponed. Thai PBS Verify examined the legal framework and found that the Election Commission does indeed have authority to adjust the election schedule, but only within constitutional limits.
Dec 14, 2025
F-16 Clip Bombing Building in Cambodia Found to Be AI-Generated
Thai PBS Verify found that South Korean media published a set of images claiming to show Thailand using F-16 fighter jets to attack a scammer gang’s operational building in Cambodia. Verification revealed that the clip was created using AI. Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Air Force confirmed that they were not involved in any real operation, and that the flight patterns and visual details in the clip lack realism.
Dec 12, 2025 | Politics
Cambodia Claims Thailand Started a New Clash – Found to be a Video Game Image Featuring a World War II-Era Aircraft
Thai PBS Verify found a Cambodian social media user who posted an image of a bomber, claiming it depicted a new round of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Verification found that the photo was taken from a World War II dive bomber video game to create fake news. This was shared more than 2,700 times.
Dec 8, 2025 | Politics
Illegal migrant workers in South Korea who apply to return home before the end of February will not be fined or blacklisted.
Thai PBS Verify found that a post claiming South Korea announced illegal migrant workers could return to Thailand without fines is accurate.
Dec 4, 2025 | Around the World
The claim that “senators still have the power to vote for the prime minister in 2026” is misleading.
Thai PBS Verify found that a Cambodian social media user, “Makaraboy,” claimed that elections in Thailand are meaningless because 250 senators still take part in selecting the prime minister. This claim is false. Under the 2017 Constitution, the current group of senators no longer has the authority to vote for the prime minister.
Dec 1, 2025
