Thai PBS Verify traced the source to Facebook
Screenshot shows the post claiming “Ice Rukchanok” arrested under the Article 112
with the following message:” Ice Rukchanok was arrested on her way to Parliament on October 25, 2025, at 2:56 PM. The Metropolitan Police Bureau 1 issued an arrest warrant for Ms. Rukchanok Srinork under Article 112 under Thai Criminal Code and introducing false computer data into a computer system of Thai Computer-Related Crime Act B.E. 2550 (2007), with a prison sentence of 3 to 15 years. The Constitutional Court is scheduled to read the ruling on charges against Rukchanok Srinork (for attempting to overthrow the government). Ms. Rukchanok Srinork has confessed and cooperated fully. The Constitutional Court unanimously decided to dissolve the People’s Party and disqualify its executive members for 10 years, as it viewed the movement to amend the Article 112 as an attempt to overthrow the government under Article 49 of the Constitution”. With a link included, the post gained over 1,500 reactions and 75 shares, according to Sanook.com
Old Image with Misleading Text and Deceptive Pornographic Link
Thai PBS Verify, using Google Lens, identified the image as originally posted by “benben.min” on September 4, 2025. The image, showing a meeting of People’s Party MPs attending a party headquarters session in September 2025, was misused with misleading text and a link to a pornographic website.
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Screenshot showing the fake post (left) compared with a TikTok clip of the People’s Party MPs’ meeting, revealing the same image (right)
Another image was taken from a Thai PBS news report titled “Court Sentences “Ice Rukchanok” to 6 Years in Prison Without Suspension for the Article 112 Case” (click to view the original content), which was published on December 13, 2023.
Screenshot showing Google Lens search results
Additionally, the link in the post led to a pornographic website, putting users at risk of malware or phishing scams to steal personal information.
Sanook.com Denies Being Misquoted
Sanook.com has confirmed it is not involved in the fake news, clarifying through a statement on X that “the news, which included a link to a spam website, was not published by their team. They advised the public not to click on unreliable links, as they could lead to fake news or spam, putting personal information at risk. The organization is investigating the source of the misinformation and working with authorities to prevent further misrepresentation under its name. Additionally, readers are urged to follow news from Sanook’s official channels and are thanked for their continued trust and support.”
Sanook.com clarifies via X, denies involvement in Fake News and warns the public not to fall for it
“Ice Rukchanok” Concerned About People Being Deceived by Fake Links
Ms.Rukchanok confirmed to Thai PBS Verify that the news is not related to her and that she is not currently in jail. She acknowledged that many are advocating for her imprisonment, likely due to her ongoing appeal in the Article 112 case, which is still under the judicial process.
Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork, MP from the People’s Party
When asked about the impact of the fake news, she said that it hasn’t affected her much, and she’s still working hard. However, she is concerned that such deception might affect those who lack Social Media Literacy or aren’t familiar with the digital world.
“Many still struggle to distinguish real from fake news or fact-check, which is dangerous. Fake news often plays on biases, and some might see it as just a joke, especially among Gen Z or those under 30. But it wouldn’t be so funny if it impacted someone in our own family. While some fake news may seem harmless, like damaging your image or making you look out of touch with social media, it can escalate into serious risks. These include scams, phishing, or gambling sites. Without media literacy, people are more likely to click on malicious links or share personal information, which can lead to falling victim to scams.”
The Ongoing Legal Battle
Her fight against the Article 112 charge resulted in a 6-year prison sentence without suspension in the lower court. However, she was granted temporary release on a 500,000 baht bail during her appeal, with conditions to avoid similar offenses. In December 2023, the Criminal Court rejected her request to revoke the bail, ruling that her actions did not violate the bail conditions, allowing her to continue her case in the Court of Appeals.
