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TikTok Clip Falsely Claims No One Was Held Responsible for SAO Building Collapse Because It Was Caused by an Earthquake; In Fact, 23 Defendants Have Been Charged and the Case Is Still Before the Court
A false claim circulating on TikTok alleges that the case over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building has been closed, with no one held responsible because the incident was caused by an earthquake. Thai PBS Verify found that the case is still before the court. Experts have also concluded that substandard structural design and construction materials were contributing factors in the collapse
Jul 16, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Video claiming 2026 tsunami in Japan found to be 2011 disaster footage
Thai PBS Verify has identified a video circulating on Threads. It claims to show a Japanese city being struck by a massive tsunami following the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake. However, after examination, the footage is actually from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Apr 22, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Social media post claims magnitude 6.5 earthquake warning was “false” due to technical error
A viral report claims that a massive magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Mueang district, Loei province, was a total false alarm. A further examination by Thai PBS Verify reveals that the false warning was due to a technical glitch on an overseas monitoring website.
Feb 23, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Whirlwind Video Hits Ranot District, Songkhla Province Verification Confirms Video is Real.
Thai PBS Verify inspected a whirlwind video clip posted by the Drama-addict page, which was shared over 1,600 times. The clip shows a strong rotational wind current resembling a waterspout, blowing off roofs and damaging buildings. Verification confirmed that the clip is real and not an AI image.
Nov 24, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
The “golden glow on the mountain peak” is caused by ordinary sunlight, science experts affirm.
The phenomenon of the mountain peak glowing golden has been widely shared for its beauty, leading some people to question whether the images are real or AI‑generated. Lately, scientists and photography experts have confirmed that this is simply a natural occurrence, nothing unusual.
Nov 8, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
Clip claims “water overflowing at Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam” — but it is only waves and wind causing water to flow out
Thai PBS Verify verified a clip claiming that “Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam is overflowing” and found it to be false. The Royal Irrigation Department confirmed that the water seen flowing over the spillway was caused by wind and wave action, not an actual overflow.
Nov 7, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
Verified: Post claiming Bangkok Bridge Collapsed Killing 76 people Traced to Cambodian Fake News Page
A Facebook post claiming that the Bangkok Bridge collapsed and caused 76 deaths turned out to be fake news created by a Cambodian page. The Department of Rural Roads confirmed that bridge safety is inspected annually and warned the public not to believe such false claims.
Oct 10, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
Verified: The clip showing a herd of cows floating in floodwaters, claimed to be caused by “Tropical Storm Bualoi,” is actually from an incident in Mexico.
A post shared a video of cows floating in floodwaters, claiming it was caused by Tropical Storm “Bualoi.” In reality, the incident took place in Mexico. The Phetchabun Provincial Livestock Office confirmed that the claim is false, while the Royal Irrigation Department has prepared areas to accommodate runoff from a new monsoon trough to reduce the impact in the lower central region.
Oct 7, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
Verified: An image claiming to show the “Sagaing Fault” has been shared over a thousand times — but it turns out to be AI-generated.
Following the powerful earthquake in Myanmar, Thai PBS Verify found a report featuring an image of a large ground fissure claimed to be the 'Sagaing Fault.' However, after verification, it was revealed to be an AI-generated image. The public is warned not to be misled, as the image has already been shared over 1,000 times.
Mar 29, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
