disinformation
Decontextualized naval exercises in Gulf of Oman shown as Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims of an Iranian 'Ababil' drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz, identifying the footage as a naval exercise from August 2025 in the Gulf of Oman.
Apr 23, 2026
Fake claim about U.S. soldiers searching Pakistani officials before peace talks
A social media post claims that U.S. soldiers searched Pakistani officials before attending the peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, causing embarrassment and disrespect. Thai PBS Verify has found that the image was AI-generated and that no such incident actually happened.
Apr 18, 2026
Trend to forward “Object to Meta use of personal photos” messages found to be chain letter
A trend of sharing messages to "object" to Meta using personal data has resurfaced online once again. This has led many users to misunderstand the situation and question legal implications.
Apr 9, 2026
Image of Donald Trump collapsing on stage found to be AI-generated
An image shows that the U.S. President Donald Trump collapsed while speaking on a public stage. It further claims that Mr. Trump’s collapse resulted from a neurological condition related to tensions with Iran.
Mar 27, 2026
Iranian attack on Omani port incident distorted as U.S. strike on Iranian oil tanks
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a viral video claiming to show a U.S. strike on Iranian oil assets launched from their bases in Arab nations. In reality, the footage depicts an Iranian attack on a port in Oman.
Mar 20, 2026
Distorted video of Iraqis witnessing European allies’ fighter jets after strikes on Iran
A viral video on social media features a large squadron of fighter jets flying overhead. It is accompanied with claims that "Iraqi citizens witnessed European Rafale and Typhoon jets returning from Iran toward Israel." However, Thai PBS Verify has found that the footage derives from an unrelated event, having no connection to recent developments in Iran.
Mar 16, 2026
Alleged North Korean ‘missile parade’ to threaten Israel found as old footage from WPK’s celebration in 2025
Thai PBS Verify has investigated social media footage claiming North Korea deployed Hwasong-20 missiles to threaten Israel. The team has found that the video is actually from the 2025 military parade marking the WPK’s 80th anniversary in Pyongyang. The event is unrelated to current global conflicts.
Mar 10, 2026
Viral video claiming Iranian attack on Dubai Airport confirmed as AI-generated
An investigation by Thai PBS Verify has determined that a circulated video depicting explosions at Dubai Airport, allegedly linked to Iranian missile and drone attacks, was AI-generated.
Mar 4, 2026
Online influencer shares distorted images of Lady Gaga allegedly involved in Epstein files
A TikTok video falsely claims pop star Lady Gaga was involved in a sacrificial ritual and consumed human flesh. Thai PBS Verify has confirmed the footage is actually from a 2013 annual art auction, not a secret ritual.
Mar 4, 2026
Video claiming Israelis fleeing airport after Iranian bombing found to be U.S. landing gear failure incident
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a video claiming that Israeli passengers were escaping an aircraft following an Iranian bombing of an airport.
Mar 2, 2026
Post claiming to show Senator Angkhana urging Thailand to help Cambodia combat wildfires found to be false
A post on Threads, claiming that Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit urged Thailand to undertake cloud-seeding operations to help extinguish wildfires in Cambodia, and that Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow responded by telling Cambodia to put out the fires themselves, is found to be false.
Mar 2, 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
Natthaphong’s viral admission of vote buying committed by People’s MP proved to be deepfake
Thai PBS Verify has examined a viral video during that election period. It claims that “Teng” Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, prime ministerial candidate from the People's Party, admitted to vote-buying by the party’s MP.
Feb 8, 2026
Post Claims “Treenuch” Told Cambodian Workers Not to Leave Thailand on Feb. 13, 2026 – In Fact, It Was Set to Lao and Vietnamese Workers
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming that Minister of Labour Treenuch Thienthong had told Cambodian workers not to return to their country on February 13, 2026. The verification confirmed the alleged deadline had been set to Lao and Vietnamese workers, not to the Cambodians.
Jan 10, 2026
Post Claimed: “Chor Pannika” Demands “Military Reveal Battle Maps” Found to Be “Distorted and Doctored” Content Creating Misunderstanding.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming: "Chor Pannika Wanich, Executive Committee Member of the Progressive Movement, demanded the military reveal its battle maps." The post utilizes outdated imagery and manipulates footage from a television program to create a misleading impression.
Dec 23, 2025