Cambodia
Cambodia’s request to Thailand to open checkpoint found to be baseless claim
Thai PBS Verify has examined a claim that Cambodia requested Thailand to open a border checkpoint to transport materials and equipment for a school under the royal patronage. The Royal Thai Navy and the PM Anutin clarify that no border checkpoint has been opened, while Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense confirms that the claim is fake news.
Apr 17, 2026
Video claims “Anutin” plans to build border fences along Cambodia and Malaysia
It is true that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is prepared to construct border fences along both the Northeastern and Southern frontiers to enhance the safety of Thai citizens.
Mar 1, 2026
Distorted information on “Cambodia’s demands” from seven MOUs, including healthcare and education budget
A social media video claims that Cambodia is demanding the fulfillment of seven MOUs, allegedly putting Thailand at a disadvantage." The demand specifically focuses on free healthcare for Cambodian military personnel and 800-million-baht scholarship funding.
Feb 24, 2026
False claim on Cambodian flag being excluded during “Board of Peace” meeting
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a post on Threads claiming that the "Board of Peace" meeting failed to display the Cambodian national flag on screen, despite Cambodia’s participation in the event.
Feb 24, 2026
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
“AI Clone & Deepfake” – Beware of 2026 New Scam Tactics as Voices and Faces of Your Family May Not Be Real
If you love someone, share this! In 2026, scammers are set to exploit love and emotional bonds to deceive people. Video calls may come through with voices that sound exactly like your children. When AI can imitate people in your family 100%, how can we be safe from being scammed in 2026? Let’s help equip everyone at home with intellectual defenses—so they can recognize AI for what it is before losing their money to fraudsters.
Jan 19, 2026
Online Job Hunt Ends in “Hell in Cambodia”
Rediscover three cases of cross‑border scam victims. These cases became tragedies that cost lives. What began as tempting offers of “high income, great benefits” turned into a deadly trap — leading to confinement, torture, and death. The destination was not the dream workplace they imagined, but the ruthless lair of international scam gangs.
Jan 19, 2026
Stranger Than Fiction: True Story of “Thai Woman” Who Survives Scammer Gang and Regaines Her Freedom
Lessons drawn from the story of a Thai woman who was unfortunate to be lured by a group of scammers using a new and sophisticated method. What began as a simple desire to find an online job led her into hell in Cambodia. Before she could miraculously survive and escape, what did she have to go through and encounter? Thai PBS Verify brings her real-life experience here.
Jan 15, 2026
Cambodian Ministry of Defense claimed that “Thai military-media” published fake news. Verification result clearly confirms that Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets at Thai community.
The Facebook page of the Cambodian Ministry of Defense posted a claim that "Thai military and media" had published fake news, specifically: "Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets, shelling Thai citizens' residences." After verification, the evidence is clear: Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets down onto the community, leaving people seriously injured. Meanwhile, foreign media encountered the incident while reporting live, clearly confirming that Cambodia intentionally fired into the Thai community area.
Dec 18, 2025
Cambodian media posted a claim that the “Deputy Commander of the 31st Infantry Division died at Ta Kwai Temple,” which turned out to be fabricated “fake news” aimed at inciting hatred.
Cambodian media published a message claiming that “the deputy commander of Thailand’s 31st Infantry Division died in combat,” which drew thousands of reactions from Cambodian social media users. But upon verification, it was found to be merely fake news intended solely to create hatred.
Dec 17, 2025
A Cambodian man posted an image claiming to show the “body of a Thai soldier,” but verification shows it is an old photo from the 2013 attack on a Marine Corps base in Narathiwat — unrelated to the current Thailand–Cambodia situation.
Thai PBS Verify examined a post by a Cambodian user claiming to show a dead Thai soldier. The post drew thousands of comments and was shared more than 200 times. However, the image was found to be from a 2013 insurgent attack in Narathiwat Province and is unrelated to the Thailand–Cambodia situation.
Nov 17, 2025
“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
Beware of fake pages! Impersonating “Hataitip Fund” to receive donations for the construction of a fence and bunkers along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Fake page found soliciting donations for building a fence and bunkers along the Thai–Cambodian border. Hataitip Fund side stresses that contributions should be made only through official channels.
Nov 3, 2025
“Hun Sen” inviting “Ice Rakchanok” to move to Cambodia with the position of Wife No. 1 is Fake News
A post claiming that “Hun Sen,” the former Prime Minister of Cambodia, invited “Ice” Rakchanok Srinok to live in Cambodia and offered her the position of Wife No. 1 is false information.
Oct 28, 2025
Verified: Facebook Post Claiming ‘South Korean Police Arrested Cambodian illegal Workers’ Was Actually Created from an Old Video – AI
Thai PBS Verify found a Facebook post claiming that Cambodian workers were arrested by South Korean police after protesting for justice, leading to popular online media and famous influencers believing and sharing it thousands of times. However, upon verification, it was found that the images were merely created by combining AI-generated content with pictures of an old incident.
Oct 18, 2025