No oil tanker anchored in Gulf of Thailand hoards supplies as claimed
Thai PBS Verify has examined a post claiming that oil tankers were anchored to hoard supplies and sell fuel at high prices to Thais.
7 เม.ย. 69 | Social & Health
Iran doesn’t attack USS Gerald R. Ford, but carrier suffers fire in laundry room
A post claims that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford may be out of service for up to two years following an attack by Iran. Thai PBS Verify has found that, in reality, the ship suffered a laundry room fire, while the post’s featuring photos are AI-generated.
3 เม.ย. 69 | Around the World
New COVID variant ‘Cicada’ is not caused by eponymous insect
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims that a new COVID variant, 'Cicada,' originated from crickets. In fact, its name actually refers to the cyclical nature of the disease, similar to that of a cicada.
31 มี.ค. 69 | Social & Health
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.
23 มี.ค. 69 | Social & Health
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.
16 มี.ค. 69 | Around the World
Images of alleged IRGC missile on Minab’s school found to be footage from unrelated event
Viral images claiming that an IRGC missile malfunctioned and struck a school in Minab, causing hundreds of student casualties, have been found to be misleading. The footage actually depicts an unrelated incident which occurred over 1,300 kilometers away.
5 มี.ค. 69 | Around the World
Video claiming Iranian 1,800-rocket attack on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is AI‑generated
Thai PBS Verify has examined a video claiming that Iran launched 1,800 rockets at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and found that it was AI‑generated.
3 มี.ค. 69 | Around the World
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.
24 ก.พ. 69 | Around the World
False claim: Phumtham “will take drastic action against Cambodia if appointed Minister of Defense”
Thai PBS Verify has identified a viral post on Phumtham Wechayachai to "take drastic action against Cambodia" if appointed Minister of Defense. Phumtham has confirmed the report is fake news.
23 ก.พ. 69 | Politics
