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Fact-Check: Distorted Claims Regarding Content and Amendment of 2017 Constitution
Thai PBS Verify investigated a Facebook post claiming that amending the 2017 Constitution would result in a loss of public benefits. The post further cited severe penalties for corruption cases as a justification. Upon investigation, it was found that the content does not exist within the 2017 Constitution. The penalties cited are powers granted under other specific organic laws. Furthermore, a constitutional amendment does not automatically terminate the enforcement of organic laws or other existing legislation.
Jan 19, 2026 | Politics
United Thai Nation Party’s 25‑Baht Fuel Policy – Experts Comment It Is Hard to Implement and Could Lead to Massive Debt
Thai PBS Verify reviewed the United Thai Nation Party’s proposal to reduce the retail price of gasoline and diesel to 25 baht per liter. Experts warned that such policy could impose an excessive financial burden on the government, instead they suggested that price reductions should be targeted to low‑income groups or holders of the state welfare card.
Jan 16, 2026 | Politics
“Trump” Bans Visas to People with Diabetes and Obesity — In Reality, It Is Only Temporary Suspension of “Permanent Visas”
Thai PBS Verify investigated a social media post claiming that President Donald Trump ordered visa denials to people with diabetes, obesity, and heart disease because they might be considered a burden to the country. In reality, the measure was a temporary suspension of permanent visas until authorities could confirm that immigrants would not become a public burden. Under the U.S. law, visas are not granted to individuals with communicable diseases. Scholars noted that the measure directly affected the public and reflected a growing distance in the Thai–U.S. relation.
Jan 16, 2026 | Around the World
Viral Image On Crane Collapse on Train at Sikhio Appears to Be AI‑Generated, But Incident Is Real
In the aftermath of the crane collapse incident in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima, the viral aerial photo showing wreckage and alleged casualties was not authentic. Verification found the image had no source and did not match the actual scene. Image‑analysis tools indicated it was likely created using artificial intelligence (AI). The State Railway of Thailand confirmed the picture was fake and not taken at the crash site.
Jan 15, 2026 | Science & Tech
Fact-check: Democrat Party’s “5,000-Baht Mother and Child Subsidy” Policy for One Year – Academics Propose 3,000-Baht Universal Grant Until Age Six
Thai PBS Verify examines the Democrat Party’s policy “Caring for Mothers, Nurturing Infants,” which proposes a 5,000 baht monthly subsidy for 12 months. Meanwhile, academics recommend providing care from pregnancy until age six, utilizing a universal subsidy system of 3,000 baht per month as a security for every child.
Jan 13, 2026 | Politics
Fact-check: 3,000-baht “People’s Pension” policy from Thai Sang Thai Party. Three sectors agree the elderly allowance must be increased
Thailand officially entered a complete aging society in 2023, with the population aged over 60 accounting for nearly 20% of the total population. For this reason, Thai PBS Verify takes an in-depth look at Thai Sang Thai Party’s “3,000-baht People’s Pension” policy, which draws interest from the elderly, to examine how it is similar to or different from past policies, and whether it can realistically be implemented following the 2026 election.
Jan 13, 2026 | Politics
Post Claims “Treenuch” Told Cambodian Workers Not to Leave Thailand on Feb. 13, 2026 – In Fact, It Was Set to Lao and Vietnamese Workers
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming that Minister of Labour Treenuch Thienthong had told Cambodian workers not to return to their country on February 13, 2026. The verification confirmed the alleged deadline had been set to Lao and Vietnamese workers, not to the Cambodians.
Jan 10, 2026 | Politics
Fact‑Check: Claim That Thailand Survived Crisis Because Prayut Stockpiled 90 Tons of Gold
Thai PBS Verify found a post claiming that Thailand survived an economic crisis because former Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan‑o‑cha decided to purchase and store 90 tons of gold in the national reserves. Verification shows this is not connected to Prayut’s government at the time. Scholars confirm that the government has no authority to intervene in the management of international reserves, especially the mission of the Bank of Thailand.
Jan 9, 2026 | Politics
Policy to demonetize 500–1,000 baht notes as anti‑corruption measure: Academics say it won’t curb corruption, suggesting new banknote designs instead
Thai PBS Verify examined a policy proposal to abolish the use of 1,000‑ and 500‑baht notes, framed as part of an anti‑corruption and anti‑scammer/online gambling campaign by Thai Pakdee Party. Academics argue the measure would not reduce corruption, recommending instead an introduction of new banknote series and a time limit of cash circulation to tackle “grey capital.”
Jan 7, 2026 | Politics
