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Shooting of Ranger in Narathiwat: AI-Generated Image Found to Enhance CCTV Footage, Making It Impossible to Determine Whether the “Tattoo” Is Real
AI-generated image of the suspect who shot a ranger in Rangae appears to show a “tattoo.” Thai PBS Verify checked the image and confirmed that AI was used to add details to the image. Experts identified numerous suspicious elements, while an academic expert stressed that AI-generated images cannot be used as reliable references.
Aug 23, 2026 | Crime
Viral clip claiming Angkhana stated “death penalty doesn’t reduce crime” is old news from 2018, unlinked to recent events, Thai PBS Verify finds.
A prominent page resurfaced a 2018 news story about Angkhana Neelapaijit to misrepresent a 2026 murder case and fuel public outrage. Angkhana clarified she never posted against the death penalty in this mass murder case, a fact verified by Thai PBS Verify.
Aug 3, 2026 | Crime
Verified: Fake Page Advertises Free Tree Giveaway, Reaches Millions of Views
Warning! A fake page falsely claims to give away free plants, using stolen images and running ads that have attracted over a million views
Apr 21, 2025 | Crime
Verified: Fake Pages Scam Victims with “Pencil-Pen” Packaging Jobs – Many Deceived
Don't Believe It! Fake pages are luring victims with "pencil-pen" packing jobs from home, promising good income. They impersonate real places and trick victims into transferring money without getting products.
Apr 17, 2025 | Crime
Verified: Video Claiming to Show Survivor from the SAO Building is an Old Clip
A video claimed to show the latest survivor from the collapse of the SAO (State Audit Office of the Kingdom of Thailand) building. But upon investigation, it was found to be an old clip, already been viewed nearly 300,000 times by people who were misled.
Apr 12, 2025 | Crime
Verified: Fake Resort on Koh Si Chang Scams Tourists During Songkran Watch Out for Fake Pages!
Thai PBS Verify has found a Facebook account impersonating a real resort on Koh Si Chang, tricking people into booking rooms ahead of the Songkran festival. According to the resort owner, the scam has led hundreds of victims to transfer deposit payments, only for the fraudsters to vanish with the money.
Apr 11, 2025 | Crime
Found through Investigation: Fake Pages Exploit Ads to Scam Buyers of “Ma Yong Chid”
Don't fall for it! A fake page has popped up, running Facebook ads and claiming to sell ‘Ma Yong Chid.’ Investigations reveal that they use the names of real orchards, target victims with ads, and trick them into transferring money without delivering the product."
Mar 28, 2025 | Crime
Found through investigation: Fake accommodation pages emerge as scammers target victims during “Songkran.”
Beware of transferring money and not getting a place to stay! Fake pages are actively crafting content to lure victims ahead of “Songkran.” Recently, one posting as a provider of Khao Yai accommodation has gained more followers than the authentic page. Warning: Always verify carefully before making any payments to avoid being scammed!
Mar 17, 2025 | Crime
Verified: The “fake farm” strikes again. Latest victims report receiving seeds that do not match the descriptions.
The old “Fake Farm” is still active, with new victims complaining to Thai PBS Verify about receiving products that don't match the advertised descriptions. Further investigations revealed that the original page has created multiple fake pages to scam people into buying bad-quality seeds. People are being warned not to fall for it.
Mar 7, 2025 | Crime