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Fake News Fact-Checked: Owner of “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” Page Is Not Dr. Smith Dharmasaroja
Disinformation circulating online claims that the owner of the “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” Facebook page is Dr. Smith Dharmasaroja, former Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department. Thai PBS Verify verified the information with the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation and directly contacted Dr. Smith's wife, both of whom confirmed that Dr. Smith is not the “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” page owner as claimed.
Sep 29, 2026
The “Miss Universe Cambodia” pageant used an image of a Thai woman from the reign of King Rama V, claiming that Cambodians were dressed in “Khmer sashes.”
The Miss Universe Cambodia 2026 pageant organizers used a historical glass plate negative depicting a woman from Kamphaeng Phet, during the reign of King Rama V, in their VTR, claiming it was a "Khmer sash," and even removed the Department of Fine Arts' watermark. Thai PBS Verify confirmed it is a UNESCO World Heritage site designated as Memory of the World.
Sep 21, 2026
Post Claims “Nene Royal” Wrote and Sang a Tribute Song for “Hlun Solo”
Thai PBS Verify investigated a video clip claiming that “Nene Royal” wrote and sang a tribute song for “Hlun Solo” and found the claim to be false. Her manager confirmed that she had no involvement in the song. In addition, an AI detection test indicated a high probability that the song was AI-generated.
Aug 24, 2026
Chasing Clout with Fake News: A Costly Lesson from the Nonthaburi Mass Shooting
Examining the threat of misinformation in the wake of the Nonthaburi shooting: from deceptive imagery and fake chats pushing illegal gambling to attention-seeking AI visuals. This crisis underscores the perilous impact of false data, compounding trauma and inflicting deeper scars on society.
Aug 12, 2026
From Fact-Checking to Public Trust: Lessons Learned for the Public Sector and the Media
In an era where AI accelerates the spread of fake news, how can government bodies, media outlets, and tech developers collaborate to restore trust in society? Discover key takeaways from a panel discussion dedicated to addressing misinformation and restoring public trust in the digital era.
Jul 23, 2026
Viral Clip of Rider Jumping to Save Child in the Street Was Actually Created by AI
Thai PBS Verify investigated a viral clip showing a rider leaping to save a child in the street and found no traceable source of the original footage. Analysis with AI‑detection tools and expert review revealed multiple anomalies—including unnatural movements of people and objects, suspicious camera angles, and distorted text. Taken together, the evidence strongly suggests the clip was generated by AI.
Jul 17, 2026
Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit does not urge Thais to help Cambodians build storm shelters
Thai PBS Verify has found an alleged quote by Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit—suggesting Thais should assist Cambodians by building houses to shelter them from the rain. However, no such interview exists in public records. Senator Angkhana has also reiterated that she never made the comment, declaring it entirely fake.
May 10, 2026
AI and Thai politics: When technology challenges truth in the electoral arena
Throughout 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) advanced from a mere “new technology” to a major global factor. Time Magazine even honored key figures shaping the direction of AI as its “Person of the Year.” This clearly reflects that AI is no longer confined to laboratories or business sectors, but it has deeply permeated the structures of society, culture, and politics.
Jan 16, 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
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
Cambodia Claims Thailand Started a New Clash – Found to be a Video Game Image Featuring a World War II-Era Aircraft
Thai PBS Verify found a Cambodian social media user who posted an image of a bomber, claiming it depicted a new round of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Verification found that the photo was taken from a World War II dive bomber video game to create fake news. This was shared more than 2,700 times.
Dec 8, 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
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