Bangkok Earthquake

TikTok Clip Falsely Claims No One Was Held Responsible for SAO Building Collapse Because It Was Caused by an Earthquake; In Fact, 23 Defendants Have Been Charged and the Case Is Still Before the Court

TikTok Clip Falsely Claims No One Was Held Responsible for SAO Building Collapse Because It Was Caused by an Earthquake; In Fact, 23 Defendants Have Been Charged and the Case Is Still Before the Court

A false claim circulating on TikTok alleges that the case over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building has been closed, with no one held responsible because the incident was caused by an earthquake. Thai PBS Verify found that the case is still before the court. Experts have also concluded that substandard structural design and construction materials were contributing factors in the collapse

Jul 16, 2026

Verifying: “Distorted News” During the Bangkok-Quaking Earthquake!

Verifying: “Distorted News” During the Bangkok-Quaking Earthquake!

During the Myanmar earthquake event, which was strong enough for people in Thailand to feel the tremors, Thai PBS Verify found that numerous rumors were widely spreading. However, upon investigation, it was confirmed that these were simply distortions of the truth.

Mar 28, 2025