Thai PBS Announces Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026 Results. 32 Youth Teams Showcase Works as New-Generation Fact-Checkers

Through learning and actual practice throughout 5 days and 4 nights, before translating their knowledge into Fact-Checking Video works under the topic of combating scammer threats, along with presenting their concepts and fact-checking processes to the qualified committee in the project’s closing ceremony and award announcement on July 4, 2026, at Mida Don Mueang Airport Hotel, Bangkok.

Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026: Shaping Thinkers, Conquering False Information, Combating Scammer Threats is a training camp under the cooperation of Thai PBS, which is supported by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), the Media Development Fund, and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), to develop youth to have media literacy, fact-checking, and scammer threat-handling skills, through learning from experts, studying the work processes of Thai PBS Verify and the CIB, as well as practicing interviewing, researching information, scriptwriting, filming, and actual clip editing, until they can produce media works that concretely reflect critical thinking processes, data accuracy, and social responsibility.

Pitching Stage: Youth Showcase Potential as New-Generation Fact-Checkers 

Before Entering Project Presentations, Mr. Adisak Limparungpatanakij, Deputy Director of Thai PBS, expressed praise for all 64 youth who passed through the intensive learning process throughout 5 days and 4 nights, while emphasizing that the most important thing about this camp is not just the prizes, but rather the “way of thinking and information literacy skills” that will stay with the youth for the rest of their lives, and hoped that everyone will take this knowledge back to extend further, passing it on to families, schools, and communities to join in building a society that does not fall for false information.

Mr. Adisak Limparungpatanakij, Deputy Director of Thai PBS.

Mr. Adisak Limparungpatanakij, Deputy Director of Thai PBS.

After that, all 32 youth teams presented their Fact-Checking Video works, along with explaining their concepts, fact-checking processes, and methods of communicating data to the public to the qualified committee, reflecting the potential of the new generation in applying knowledge from the training to produce accurate, credible, and creative media, responding to communication demands in the digital era effectively.

Media Development Fund Pushes Youth Toward Active Citizens with Data-Checking Skills

Dr. Dhanakorn Srisooksai, CEO of the Media Development Fund, expressed congratulations to all youth teams, while praising the development and potential that occurred throughout the camp, stating that over the past 5 days and 4 nights, all youth have proven that when receiving opportunities and the correct knowledge, they can develop their potential outstandingly, becoming false information checkers and content creators who can be “active, quality, and discerning citizens,” along with thanking Thai PBS for jointly driving such a good project, which comports with the mission of the Media Development Fund in supporting media development, including creating a learning space for the new generation to practice.

Dr. Dhanakorn Srisooksai, CEO of the Media Development Fund

Dr. Dhanakorn added that, at present, everyone can be a producer and disseminator of information, so it is even more necessary to have skills in fact-checking and disseminating information responsibly, while inviting the youth to take the knowledge from the camp to extend further, passing it on to communities to join in building a society that is literate in information, before concluding that, “I admire and congratulate all of you. No matter what the competition results are, everyone is a winner because you have received skills and ways of thinking that will stay with you for the rest of your lives. Please keep this determination and use it to build further to create good changes for society. I believe we will meet again in good projects of the Fund and Thai PBS in the future.”

Scouting for the Best Fact-Checking Works: Qualified Committee of Judges Provides Feedback

The works of each youth team all reflected the application of the fact-checking process systematically, from setting topics, checking information from multiple sources, interviewing, analyzing facts, to transferring stories through video clips that are easy to understand, suitable for viewers on digital platforms.

• Pol. Maj. Athibadee Chimplee, Officer (Sub 2), General Staff Division, Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)
• Pol. Capt. Woman Kansinee Sitthichotipong, Deputy Inspector, Public Relations Section, acting for Sub-Division 2, Technology Crime Suppression Division (CIB)
• Pol. Maj. Woman Kanokwan Ramduang, Inspector, Sub-Division 2, Technology Crime Suppression Division (CIB)

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilaiwan Jongwilaikasaem, a lecturer at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Thammasat University.

• Mr. Sippakorn Srisarutawasana, Content Creator at Thai PBS and Host of the programs “Back To Basics” and “Sci & Tech Movie”

Announcement of the winners who grabbed the Fact-Checking clip awards combating scammer threats, with the list of award recipients as follows.

• Fact Hero Award: 1 award for outstanding work in all aspects, including content, accuracy, creativity, and communication, receiving a scholarship of 8,000 Baht with a certificate, goes to:

MIDcha-cheep Team

1. Miss Rapeeporn Duangtuam, Chaloemkwansatree School, Phitsanulok Province
2. Miss Waratchanan Pajina, Chaloemkwansatree School, Phitsanulok Province
3. Mr. Thanachon Tuantan, Chonradsadornumrung School, Chonburi Province
4. Mr. Thammik Tongtananurak, Chonradsadornumrung School, Chonburi Province
5. Miss Kamonpan Sangkas, Pom Phet Community Municipal School, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
6. Mr. Pollapat Boonkrachang, Pom Phet Community Municipal School, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
7. Miss Jidapa Wasuwatsornsakul, Benjamarachuthit School, Chanthaburi Province
8. Mr. Phuriwit Nualdaeng, Benjamarachuthit School, Chanthaburi Province

4 Regional Outstanding Awards, receiving a scholarship of 6,000 Baht per award along with a certificate, with the list of awards as follows:

Larbs Team

1. Miss Chulamanee Sonta, Samngao Wittayakom School
2. Miss Kanokpat Kongkhunthod, Samngao Wittayakom School
3. Mr. Paramet Chaiwetch, Montfort College, Secondary Section, Chiang Mai Province
4. Mr. Yanawat Sriwirat, Montfort College, Secondary Section, Chiang Mai Province
5. Mr. Kittikun Saetao, Jitaree Welfare Education School, Lampang Province
6. Mr. Krailard Saewuer, Jitaree Welfare Education School, Lampang Province
7. Miss Saowapa Saengkam, Maerim Wittayakom School, Chiang Mai Province
8. Miss Supaporn Dangpupa, Maerim Wittayakom School, Chiang Mai Province

• Story Spark Award. Award for outstanding work in topic selection, transferring stories creatively and powerfully goes to:

Kaeng Som Team

1. Miss Nur-ainee Chaiphes, Darussalam School, Narathiwat Province
2. Miss Nurfatin Khongnam, Darussalam School, Narathiwat Province
3. Mr. Porpiang Kongyod, Matthayom Siriwanwari 2 Songkhla School, Songkhla Province
4. Mr. Phichanmeth Anukan, Matthayom Siriwanwari 2 Songkhla School, Songkhla Province
5. Miss Chanantida Kongkapan, Saparachinee School, Trang Province
6. Miss Nachanok Nooiad, Saparachinee School, Trang Province
7. Miss Reetaaj Kanung, Darul Uloom Wittaya School, Pattani Province
8. Miss Firdows A-wae, Darul Uloom Wittaya School, Pattani Province

• Impact Story Award. Award for work that creates awareness and reflects the value of the issue to society goes to:

Thee Lab Sung Team

1. Mr. Supasan Tooktam, Yasothorn Pittayakom School, Yasothorn Province
2. Mr. Chanaphol Prasarn, Yasothorn Pittayakom School, Yasothorn Province
3. Miss Kanlaya Dongkratok, Boonwattana School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
4. Miss Kwankhao Phetpon, Boonwattana School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
5. Miss Siraprapa Namsiripongpan, Notre Dame Nakhon Ratchasima School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
6. Miss Niratchaporn Klinboon, Notre Dame Nakhon Ratchasima School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
7. Mr. Suphakit Sittiya, Nawapitayakom Thatprasit Prachanukroh School, Nakhon Phanom Province
8. Mr. Nontawat Kamha, Nawapitayakom Thatprasit Prachanukroh School, Nakhon Phanom Province

• Best Editing and Presentation Award: Award for work with outstanding qualities in editing, storytelling, and creative presentation goes to:

MIDcha-cheep Team

1. Miss Rapeeporn Duangtuam, Chaloemkwansatree School, Phitsanulok Province
2. Miss Waratchanan Pajina, Chaloemkwansatree School, Phitsanulok Province
3. Mr. Thanachon Tuantan, Chonradsadornumrung School, Chonburi Province
4. Mr. Thammik Tongtananurak, Chonradsadornumrung School, Chonburi Province
5. Miss Kamonpan Sangkas, Pom Phet Community Municipal School, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
6. Mr. Pollapat Boonkrachang, Pom Phet Community Municipal School, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
7. Miss Jidapa Wasuwatsornsakul, Benjamarachuthit School, Chanthaburi Province
8. Mr. Phuriwit Nualdaeng, Benjamarachuthit School, Chanthaburi Province

• All About Youth Camp Award 

Special award for the team that transfers experiences and impressions from attending the camp creatively and memorably goes to:

La-on Noi Team

1. Mr. Phatit Jairaksangob, Maesariang “Boripat Suka” School, Mae Hong Son Province
2. Miss Montakarn Phawee, Maesariang “Boripat Suka” School, Mae Hong Son Province
3. Mr. Dutsadee Intakaew, Sanpatong Wittayakom School, Chiang Mai Province
4. Miss Kanyapak Domchotitam, Sanpatong Wittayakom School, Chiang Mai Province
5. Miss Narisa Laolee, Rajaprajanugroh 22 School, Mae Hong Son Province
6. Miss Saijai Saengkham, Rajaprajanugroh 22 School, Mae Hong Son Province
7. Mr. Patiphol Luangprasert, Sankamphaeng School, Chiang Mai Province
8. Mr. Kritin Oonla, Sankamphaeng School, Chiang Mai Province

• Truth Guardian: Northeastern Region Award. Outstanding work award for the Northeastern region goes to:

Onson Isan Team

1. Miss Supisara Pimkamlai, Phuphaman School, Khon Kaen Province
2. Mr. Thanakrit Sonla, Phuphaman School, Khon Kaen Province
3. Miss Mingkwan Chaiyawan, Loengnoktha School, Yasothon Province
4. Miss Pornchanok Butwong, Loengnoktha School, Yasothon Province
5. Mr. Pornpawit Tuanmareuang, Angsila School, Ubon Ratchathani Province
6. Mr. Taewarak Prungrenu, Angsila School, Ubon Ratchathani Province
7. Mr. Songkrod Promjak, Chiang Yuen Pittayakom School, Maha Sarakham Province
8. Miss Sasiwimon Saneepal, Chiang Yuen Pittayakom School, Maha Sarakham Province

• Truth Guardian: Central Region Award. Outstanding work award for the Central region goes to:

Klang Anakhet Team

1. Mr. Settapong Iamphaojeen, Wangsai Wittayakom School, Kamphaeng Phet Province
2. Miss Chalisa Riyapa, Wangsai Wittayakom School, Kamphaeng Phet Province
3. Mr. Kasidat Maha-ana, Srinakharinwirot University Ongkharak Demonstration School, Nakhon Nayok Province
4. Miss Nattanan Wang-in, Srinakharinwirot University Ongkharak Demonstration School, Nakhon Nayok Province
5. Miss Patcharamai Paseedam, Rahan Wittaya School, Kamphaeng Phet Province
6. Miss Napasawan Sangngoen, Rahan Wittaya School, Kamphaeng Phet Province
7. Miss Pornnapat Eakudom, Madyom Taksin Rayong School, Rayong Province
8. Miss Nichakarn Sawangsri, Madyom Taksin Rayong School, Rayong Province

• Truth Guardian: Southern Region Award. Outstanding work award for the Southern Region  goes to:

Lao Tan Fake News Team

1. Miss Suhailah Jehni, Thamavitya Mulniti School, Yala Province
2. Miss Muntaha Karoh, Thamavitya Mulniti School, Yala Province
3. Mr. Nitisatorn Tongplub, Khirirat Wittayakom School, Surat Thani Province
4. Mr. Anusorn Jantarat, Khirirat Wittayakom School, Surat Thani Province
5. Miss Suchawadee Klangmontree, Hatyaiwittayalai 2 School, Songkhla Province
6. Miss Waranyupat Puangson, Hatyaiwittayalai 2 School, Songkhla Province
7. Mr. Chanankrit Klinlamai, Pimanpityasan School, Satun Province
8. Mr. Punnawit Naksanga, Pimanpityasan School, Satun Province

4 Excellence Awards in Various Categories, receiving a scholarship of 4,000 Baht per award along with a certificate, with the list of awards as follows.

• Fact Checking & Accuracy Excellence Award. Award for outstanding work in data accuracy and systematic fact-checking processes goes to:

MIDcha-cheep Team

1. Miss Rapeeporn Duangtuam, Chaloemkwansatree School, Phitsanulok Province
2. Miss Waratchanan Pajina, Chaloemkwansatree School, Phitsanulok Province
3. Mr. Thanachon Tuantan, Chonradsadornumrung School, Chonburi Province
4. Mr. Thammik Tongtananurak, Chonradsadornumrung School, Chonburi Province
5. Miss Kamonpan Sangkas, Pom Phet Community Municipal School, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
6. Mr. Pollapat Boonkrachang, Pom Phet Community Municipal School, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
7. Miss Jidapa Wasuwatsornsakul, Benjamarachuthit School, Chanthaburi Province
8. Mr. Phuriwit Nualdaeng, Benjamarachuthit School, Chanthaburi Province

The Next Step of the Thai PBS Verify Youth Network

Following the award and certificate presentation ceremony, executives, the committee, speakers, and all 64 youth took a commemorative photo together, closing the project “Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026: Shaping Thinkers, Conquering False Information, Combating Scammer Threats” warmly, forming a youth network from across the country that is ready to be an important force in checking facts, handling false information, and monitoring scammer threats in society.

Follow the works of the new-generation youth fact-checkers, along with the event atmosphere photos, as well as news regarding applications for the next Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp, at www.thaipbs.or.th/VerifyYouthCamp2026 and all online channels of Thai PBS Verify.