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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
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: 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
Verifying: “Distorted News” During the Bangkok-Quaking Earthquake!
During the Myanmar earthquake event, which was strong enough for people in Thailand to feel the tremors, Thai PBS Verify found that numerous rumors were widely spreading. However, upon investigation, it was confirmed that these were simply distortions of the truth.
Mar 28, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
Verified: Giant Sloths Larger Than Humans Lived 10,000 Years Ago
A Facebook page posted images of a large tunnel and the skeleton of a giant creature, identified as a sloth from 10,000 years ago. Upon verification, the information was found to be true.
Nov 27, 2024 | Environment & Disaster
Verified : Seawater Surge Flooding in Chonburi Occurs Annually
A video showing flooding on the road in front of the Mueang District Office has raised concerns about whether such events will become more frequent or severe. Upon verification, it was found that this phenomenon occurs regularly every year after the Loy Krathong festival.
Nov 20, 2024 | Environment & Disaster