Thailand
Sihasak signals upcoming reopening of Thai-Myanmar border checkpoints
Thai PBS Verify has confirmed reports that Thai-Myanmar border checkpoints may soon reopen. This follows an interview with. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, regarding his discussions with Myanmar’s leadership.
Apr 24, 2026
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.
Apr 7, 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 information on “Cambodia’s demands” from seven MOUs, including healthcare and education budget
A social media video claims that Cambodia is demanding the fulfillment of seven MOUs, allegedly putting Thailand at a disadvantage." The demand specifically focuses on free healthcare for Cambodian military personnel and 800-million-baht scholarship funding.
Feb 24, 2026
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.
Feb 24, 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
False claim of Nipah virus: DDC confirms no case found in Thailand
A well-known social media page spread a rumor causing public panic, stating that the “Nipah virus” had already reached Thailand, with one case found at Siriraj Hospital and six cases in Chanthaburi.
Feb 16, 2026
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.
Feb 9, 2026
Clip claims Cambodian people of Thai descent protest, demanding return to Thailand. Verification reveals it was created by AI
Thai PBS Verify found a viral clip along with a message claiming that “Cambodian people of Thai descent protest, demanding a return to Thailand.” However, analysis using AI content-detection tools and expert review identified several irregularities in the images and audio. This confirms it is merely a fake clip created with AI technology and is not a real event.
Nov 4, 2025
Verified: Post claims U.S. sent DOK-ING mine defusal machine to Thailand, while TMAC confirms never using this model.
A post claims the U.S. sent the DOK-ING model mine defusal machine to Thailand for use in clearing landmines placed by Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province. TMAC confirms that the said model has never been used for mine defusing in Thailand.
Oct 17, 2025
Verified: “Kim Jong-un” cries and thanks Thailand for sending rice to aid North Korea
The claim that “Kim Jong-un cried and thanked Thailand for sending rice to help North Korea” is false — the video was generated by AI. According to experts, Thailand once exported rice to North Korea, but North Korea failed to make payment.
Oct 9, 2025
Verified: The image used by Cambodian media claiming that Thailand fired phosphorus munitions at Cambodian civilians is actually an old photo from Lebanon in 2023.
Distorted information was detected from Cambodian media, which used an image from an incident in Lebanon in 2023 and claimed it was an attack by Thailand using white phosphorus munitions. The Royal Thai Army confirmed the use of phosphorus rounds but insisted it did not violate international law, as they were only used against military targets. Experts warn that white phosphorus is a hazardous substance which, although not classified as a chemical weapon, can cause severe harm to humans and the environment.
Aug 26, 2025
Verified: Page using the name “Cambodian Embassy” posts image accusing Thailand of chemical weapon use — actually a wildfire operation in the U.S.
A Facebook page titled “Embassy of Cambodia in Bulgaria” posted an image of an aircraft dispersing pink-colored substances, accusing Thailand of using chemical weapons to kill civilians. Verification revealed that the image was distorted and unrelated to the claim. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Thailand strictly adheres to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Jul 28, 2025
Verified: Fake clip of Thai-Cambodian war actually shows Russia attacking Ukraine
An account on platform X shared a video clip showing a city being bombed, along with a caption referring to unrest between Thailand and Cambodia, claiming that Thailand had launched airstrikes on Cambodian military bases—while Russia and Ukraine remain at war. In reality, the footage is of Russia attacking Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, using missiles and drones.
Jul 28, 2025
Verified: Thai PBS denies involvement in fake Gripen jet video clip
Thai PBS has wrongfully been cited as the source of a video, posted by foreign social media accounts, showing fighter jets taking off from a runway with the claim that “Thailand is planning to bomb Phnom Penh.” Thai PBS has never reported or published such news or footage.
Jul 27, 2025