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Trend to forward “Object to Meta use of personal photos” messages found to be chain letter
A trend of sharing messages to "object" to Meta using personal data has resurfaced online once again. This has led many users to misunderstand the situation and question legal implications.
Apr 9, 2026 | Science & Tech
Watch Chinese Short Dramas & Earn 1,400 Baht? This Is Just Scam Tactic
Thai PBS Verify uncovered a Chinese app luring users with promises of 1,400 baht for watching ‘duanju,’ aka Chinese short dramas. Police warn don’t click on these links, share personal data, or transfer money — because it’s a scam.
Feb 3, 2026 | Science & Tech
Scam Alert! Social Media Page Claiming to Be Famous Krabi Hotel Was Found Fake
A fraudulent page was found on social media, aiming to deceive victims into booking rooms and transferring money. Meanwhile, the hotel itself — Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi — has warned the public to always verify the account name before making any reservation payment.
Feb 3, 2026 | Science & Tech
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
The Scandal Nurse Video is Actually a Fake AI Clip.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a clip featuring an older woman criticizing a nurse's service and found it was an AI-generated clip, leading to hundreds of people being misled.
Nov 18, 2025 | Science & Tech
Verified: Facebook Post Claiming ‘South Korean Police Arrested Cambodian illegal Workers’ Was Actually Created from an Old Video – AI
Thai PBS Verify found a Facebook post claiming that Cambodian workers were arrested by South Korean police after protesting for justice, leading to popular online media and famous influencers believing and sharing it thousands of times. However, upon verification, it was found that the images were merely created by combining AI-generated content with pictures of an old incident.
Oct 18, 2025 | Science & Tech
Verified: “Kim Jong-un” cries and thanks Thailand for sending rice to aid North Korea
The claim that “Kim Jong-un cried and thanked Thailand for sending rice to help North Korea” is false — the video was generated by AI. According to experts, Thailand once exported rice to North Korea, but North Korea failed to make payment.
Oct 9, 2025 | Science & Tech
Verified: An image of Thaksin, shown with a shaved head, full-body tattoos, and a prison uniform, was in fact AI-generated.
A photo depicting former Prime Minister “Thaksin Shinawatra” with a shaved head, extensive tattoos, and wearing a prison uniform has been verified as a fabricated image created by artificial intelligence. The Department of Corrections confirmed that, under official regulations, images of inmates cannot be publicly released.
Sep 18, 2025 | Science & Tech
Veriflied: AI Deepfake Clip Falsely Claims Thai PBS World Interviewed 2 Famous Businesspeople, Invites Online Investment: Invest 8,000 Baht, Get a 5-Times Return.
Thai PBS Verify discovered a fake advertisement that falsely used the Thai PBS World Tonight logo. It utilized AI deepfake technology to impersonate well-known news anchors and businesspeople, inviting people to invest in a scheme called CRYSTALLUM AI. But the original clip was actually a news report about a flood in 2013. Victims have warned others not to be fooled, as it could lead to financial losses and fraud.
Aug 28, 2025 | Science & Tech
