Fuel shortage
Fake news on PM Anutin launching ‘unlimited refueling policy’ in Buriram
Thai PBS Verify has found that claims of PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s 'unlimited fuel' policy in Buriram are fake news. Provincial energy officials urge the public not to be misled.
Mar 27, 2026
Video claims cooking oil can replace diesel fuel, but in reality it risks engine failure
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a viral video claiming that cooking oil can be used as a substitute for diesel fuel. Experts advise against this practice, warning of significant risks to the engine.
Mar 23, 2026
Image of villagers lying on roadside waiting to buy fuel was AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify found that an image of people waiting on the roadside to buy fuel, which had been shared online, was AI-generated. However, the real situation in several areas of Thailand shows that people were actually lining up to refuel due to fuel shortages.
Mar 20, 2026
Distorted claims on PM Anutin allowing oil exports to Laos while limiting domestic refueling
Thai PBS Verify has examined a post claiming that Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's prime minister, continues to export oil to Lao PDR and reassures sufficient supply while restricting purchases among Thais.
Mar 19, 2026