Distorted News
2022 footage of Taliban clash with Pakistani military distorted as Hezbollah attack on Israeli soldiers
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a video on X that falsely claims to show a Hezbollah ambush on an Israeli military vehicle, resulting in more than 10 deaths. In reality, the footage is old and actually records a 2022 incident in Pakistan.
May 20, 2026
Distorted WHO briefing falsely claims 149 Hantavirus infections
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a claim of 149 new Hantavirus cases confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The team concludes that the viral clip’s messages were manipulated; the WHO actually reported only 8 confirmed cases and 3 fatalities.
May 8, 2026
2016 military exercise video distorted as recent Iranian-U.S. clash in Strait of Hormuz
A social media page has shared a video, claiming the Iranian Navy launched an attack on US ships in the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 Middle East crisis. Thai PBS Verify has examined the footage and has found it to be an old clip from 2016. The original video depicts a naval exercise to sink a decommissioned vessel off the coast of Hawaii—not an actual current event.
May 6, 2026
Alleged “breaking news” post with photos of deceased Palestinians found to be 2024 pictures
A social media post shows images of deceased Palestinians, and is labeled as "breaking news." This leads the public to believe it is a recent event. However, Thai PBS Verify has found that the images in question were taken during an unrelated incident in 2024. They have been recirculated without specifying the timeframe, causing the audience to be misled.
Apr 30, 2026
PM Anutin’s alleged request to Thais to respect Cambodia found to be distorted interview
Thai PBS Verify has detected a social media post, claiming PM Anutin Charnvirakul urged Thais to stop using harsh language against Cambodians. It is actually fake news. The post misleadingly combined a 2024 image with 2025 news. The Thai government also confirms that this is not true.
Apr 29, 2026
Hong Kong fire video distorted as incident in Tel Aviv
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a viral video claiming a massive fire in Tel Aviv. The examination suggests the footage is misleading, as it actually depicts the 2025 Hong Kong fire at the Wang Fuk Court building in Tai Po.
Apr 24, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2018 footage distorted as proof of his recent activities following rumors on his death
A social media user has posted an image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit in a secret military bunker during the 2026 Middle East conflict. After the examination, the photo is actually derived from a 2018 footage, which was recontextualized to use as evidence of his signs of life following recent rumors on his death.
Mar 16, 2026
Thai Education Minister’s remarks on Cambodian students’ deportation distorted on social media
Social media posts claim the Minister of Education is deeply moved by Cambodian students being sent back and deprived of educational opportunities. In fact, these claims actually distort the Minister’s original remarks by omitting critical portions of her statement. Commitment to humanitarian principles remains, while prioritizing national security laws.
Mar 6, 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
Photo of North Koreans’ welcome parade for Kim Jong-un distorted to be Anutin’s election win celebration
Thai PBS Verify found a post claiming that North Koreans were celebrating Anutin Charnvirakul’s 2026 election victory. In fact, the images depicted the atmosphere of people welcoming Kim Jong‑un with joy and enthusiasm.
Feb 20, 2026
Video of protest against EC identified as old footage from symbolic “Senate’s cremation”
Thai PBS Verify identified a video clip showing the protest atmosphere at the Democracy Monument, which featured captions questioning the necessity of the Election Commission (EC). This video misled many into believing it as a present-day occurrence. In reality, it was a recording of a political rally held on July 19, 2023, during a symbolic "cremation" protest directed at the then-Senators.
Feb 16, 2026
“Cannibalism party” in alleged “Epstein files” images revealed as footage from horror film
Images of a "human cannibalism party," which are viral and allegedly linked to the infamous "Epstein files," have been recently viewed over 2.9 million times. Thai PBS Verify confirms, however, that these images are behind-the-scenes shots from a horror movie filmed 20 years ago.
Feb 10, 2026
Verified: Video Claiming to Show Survivor from the SAO Building is an Old Clip
A video claimed to show the latest survivor from the collapse of the SAO (State Audit Office of the Kingdom of Thailand) building. But upon investigation, it was found to be an old clip, already been viewed nearly 300,000 times by people who were misled.
Apr 12, 2025
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