Election is over, but fact-checking mission never ends as “malinformation” threatens democracy
Don't let malinformation and "half-truth" win over facts after the election. The real fight for democracy has just begun, while Thai PBS Verify is ready to provide fact-checking reports with integrity to protect the truth from any distortions.
9 ก.พ. 69
United Thai Nation Party’s 25‑Baht Fuel Policy – Experts Comment It Is Hard to Implement and Could Lead to Massive Debt
Thai PBS Verify reviewed the United Thai Nation Party’s proposal to reduce the retail price of gasoline and diesel to 25 baht per liter. Experts warned that such policy could impose an excessive financial burden on the government, instead they suggested that price reductions should be targeted to low‑income groups or holders of the state welfare card.
16 ม.ค. 69 | Politics
Fact-check: Democrat Party’s “5,000-Baht Mother and Child Subsidy” Policy for One Year – Academics Propose 3,000-Baht Universal Grant Until Age Six
Thai PBS Verify examines the Democrat Party’s policy “Caring for Mothers, Nurturing Infants,” which proposes a 5,000 baht monthly subsidy for 12 months. Meanwhile, academics recommend providing care from pregnancy until age six, utilizing a universal subsidy system of 3,000 baht per month as a security for every child.
13 ม.ค. 69 | Politics
Policy to demonetize 500–1,000 baht notes as anti‑corruption measure: Academics say it won’t curb corruption, suggesting new banknote designs instead
Thai PBS Verify examined a policy proposal to abolish the use of 1,000‑ and 500‑baht notes, framed as part of an anti‑corruption and anti‑scammer/online gambling campaign by Thai Pakdee Party. Academics argue the measure would not reduce corruption, recommending instead an introduction of new banknote series and a time limit of cash circulation to tackle “grey capital.”
7 ม.ค. 69 | Politics
“Thai Kao Mai” pushes “free education up to PhD level”; academics say 12-year free education must comes first
Thai Kao Mai Party has announced a policy of “free education up to PhD level,” one of the education policies drawing close attention during the election period. Meanwhile, Thai PBS Verify has examined and traced the development of Thailand’s free education policy
30 ธ.ค. 68 | Politics
Fact check: Anutin’s remarks on “repaying a 2,400-baht debt” via “Khon La Khrueng Plus” stimulus. Academics view this as attempt to persuade eligible voters, pointing out that 2026 budget already exists.
Thai PBS Verify reviewed a statement made by Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of Bhumjaithai Party, during his policy announcement for the 2026 general election, regarding the “Khon La Khrueng Plus [Half-Half Plus]” government co-payment scheme. He said, “I still owe the people 2,400 baht, and I ask for the chance to return and settle that debt.” The review found that this wording could cause confusion and misunderstanding about the policy. The truth is that the 2026 budget already exists under the legal framework; it is not a personal debt but part of the national budget.
27 ธ.ค. 68 | Politics
Fact check : Pheu Thai’s 20-Baht Metro Flat Fare Policy—Is ‘Immediate Implementation’ Feasible?
Facebook posts have been found sharing images of Pheu Thai Party’s campaign posters for its 20-baht metro flat-rate rail fare policy, alongside questions asking: “Is this the same policy campaigned for since the era of former Prime Minister Yingluck, and can it be implemented immediately?”
25 ธ.ค. 68 | Politics
