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No oil tanker anchored in Gulf of Thailand hoards supplies as claimed
Thai PBS Verify has examined a post claiming that oil tankers were anchored to hoard supplies and sell fuel at high prices to Thais.
Apr 7, 2026 | Social & Health
New COVID variant ‘Cicada’ is not caused by eponymous insect
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims that a new COVID variant, 'Cicada,' originated from crickets. In fact, its name actually refers to the cyclical nature of the disease, similar to that of a cicada.
Mar 31, 2026 | Social & Health
Fake news on PM Anutin launching ‘unlimited refueling policy’ in Buriram
Thai PBS Verify has found that claims of PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s 'unlimited fuel' policy in Buriram are fake news. Provincial energy officials urge the public not to be misled.
Mar 27, 2026 | Social & Health
Video claims cooking oil can replace diesel fuel, but in reality it risks engine failure
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a viral video claiming that cooking oil can be used as a substitute for diesel fuel. Experts advise against this practice, warning of significant risks to the engine.
Mar 23, 2026 | Social & Health
Gold shops announce temporary trading suspension following high volatility from U.S.-Iran tensions
Thai PBS Verify found a post of gold shops closing over the weekend due to extreme price volatility triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.
Mar 3, 2026 | Social & Health
False claim of Nipah virus: DDC confirms no case found in Thailand
A well-known social media page spread a rumor causing public panic, stating that the “Nipah virus” had already reached Thailand, with one case found at Siriraj Hospital and six cases in Chanthaburi.
Feb 16, 2026 | Social & Health
Illegal migrant workers in South Korea who apply to return home before the end of February will not be fined or blacklisted.
Thai PBS Verify found that a post claiming South Korea announced illegal migrant workers could return to Thailand without fines is accurate.
Dec 4, 2025 | Social & Health
Clip of “sky lanterns” looks so stunning that netizens thought it was AI — but the owner confirms it’s real and completely unedited!
A clip of Yi Peng sky lanterns in Chiang Mai looked so stunning that netizens questioned whether it was generated by AI. Thai PBS Verify found that the clip is real. The owner confirmed it was filmed with a smartphone and only had slight light adjustments. They also provided the video’s metadata to show it is an authentic recording. Experts confirmed that no signs of AI generation or manipulation were detected.
Nov 6, 2025 | Social & Health
“Fake page” impersonates NHRC, runs deceptive ads claiming to refund victims.
Thai PBS Verify found a “fake page” running ads on Facebook, impersonating the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand. It falsely claimed to open registration for victims to apply for refunds from scams. Do not believe it, as it is a fraud.
Nov 5, 2025 | Social & Health
