Anwar Ibrahim

Fake social media page invents report “Anwar Ibrahim” urges Thailand to stop celebrating Songkran

A Facebook page resembling a well‑known media outlet posts an image claiming “Anwar Ibrahim” has called on Thailand to stop celebrating Songkran, saying it is Cambodian culture and that Thailand has no right to celebrate without permission. Thai PBS Verify has found that it is fake news and widely shared. Most recently, the page has already been shut down.

Feb 24, 2026