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Fact-Check: Defence Ministry clarifies claims regarding Chinese and Myanmar nationals approved for NDC Class 69
Thai PBS Verify has confirmed the authenticity of reports regarding the Ministry of Defence’s approval of 329 participants for the 69th National Defence Course. The list includes foreign attendees from five countries, notably China and Myanmar. A retrospective review indicates that foreign participation is standard practice, with international students admitted in previous cohorts as well.
Aug 19, 2026 | Politics
Viral Clip Claims “Thai Soldiers Clash at Cambodian Bunker”—Thai PBS Verify Fact-Checks: It’s a Short Film Promoting a Shooting Competition
A video showing Thai soldiers clearing a bunker has gone viral on social media, racking up over 400,000 views alongside claims that it depicts a clash along the Thai-Cambodian border. However, a Royal Thai Navy spokesperson confirmed the footage is a short promotional film for tactical shooting training.
Aug 18, 2026 | Politics
Verified: Grey Chinese syndicates are alleged to have helped Cambodia use anti-drone technology to target Thai personnel.
Thai PBS Verify Debunks Viral Claim of "Tension at Trat Border" Involving Chinese Crime Syndicates and Anti-Drone Strikes; Navy Clarifies Signal Jamming from Cambodia is Real
Aug 18, 2026 | Politics
Photo of alleged People’s Party IO office is in fact a 2023 South Korean PC bang
Thai PBS Verify has found a social media post by a former MP, alleging that the People’s Party runs an information operations office on its building’s 5th floor. However, the image is actually from a South Korean internet cafe back in 2023.
Jun 3, 2026 | Politics
Audio clip of PM Anutin allegedly ordering Thai–Cambodian border opening found to be AI‑generated
Thai PBS Verify has found the AI-generated audio clip, alleging Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to order the Thai–Cambodian border opening.
May 12, 2026 | Politics
Construction of Thai-Cambodian border fence in Chanthaburi is real
Thai PBS Verify has confirmed the ongoing first phase of the Thai-Cambodian border fence in Chanthaburi province, while checkpoints remain closed for security.
May 12, 2026 | Politics
Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit does not urge Thais to help Cambodians build storm shelters
Thai PBS Verify has found an alleged quote by Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit—suggesting Thais should assist Cambodians by building houses to shelter them from the rain. However, no such interview exists in public records. Senator Angkhana has also reiterated that she never made the comment, declaring it entirely fake.
May 10, 2026 | Politics
Video of PM Anutin announcing 10,000 THB elderly allowance found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a viral video, claiming that 15 million seniors will automatically receive a 10,000 THB allowance in April 2026. The report confirms the video is fake, utilizing recycled footage and AI-generated voices to spread disinformation. In reality, the elderly allowance remains unchanged, with a maximum monthly payment of 1,000 THB.
May 3, 2026 | Politics
PM Anutin’s alleged request to Thais to respect Cambodia found to be distorted interview
Thai PBS Verify has detected a social media post, claiming PM Anutin Charnvirakul urged Thais to stop using harsh language against Cambodians. It is actually fake news. The post misleadingly combined a 2024 image with 2025 news. The Thai government also confirms that this is not true.
Apr 29, 2026 | Politics
