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Whirlwind Video Hits Ranot District, Songkhla Province Verification Confirms Video is Real.
Thai PBS Verify inspected a whirlwind video clip posted by the Drama-addict page, which was shared over 1,600 times. The clip shows a strong rotational wind current resembling a waterspout, blowing off roofs and damaging buildings. Verification confirmed that the clip is real and not an AI image.
Nov 24, 2025
Rumor Alert! The 10,000-baht digital wallet giveaway is actually a fake-news page created to lure people into clicking on gambling websites.
Thai PBS Verify has fact-checked a TikTok clip claiming that the government will distribute a 10,000-baht digital wallet between November and December 2025. The investigation found that the footage had been edited with a well-known news program’s logo and overlaid with a narration to make it look like a real news report, along with comments luring viewers to gambling websites — clearly identifying it as false information.
Nov 12, 2025
Clip claims “water overflowing at Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam” — but it is only waves and wind causing water to flow out
Thai PBS Verify verified a clip claiming that “Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam is overflowing” and found it to be false. The Royal Irrigation Department confirmed that the water seen flowing over the spillway was caused by wind and wave action, not an actual overflow.
Nov 7, 2025
Clip of “sky lanterns” looks so stunning that netizens thought it was AI — but the owner confirms it’s real and completely unedited!
A clip of Yi Peng sky lanterns in Chiang Mai looked so stunning that netizens questioned whether it was generated by AI. Thai PBS Verify found that the clip is real. The owner confirmed it was filmed with a smartphone and only had slight light adjustments. They also provided the video’s metadata to show it is an authentic recording. Experts confirmed that no signs of AI generation or manipulation were detected.
Nov 6, 2025
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
“Hun Sen” inviting “Ice Rakchanok” to move to Cambodia with the position of Wife No. 1 is Fake News
A post claiming that “Hun Sen,” the former Prime Minister of Cambodia, invited “Ice” Rakchanok Srinok to live in Cambodia and offered her the position of Wife No. 1 is false information.
Oct 28, 2025
FAKE NEWS ALERT: ‘Ice Rukchanok’ Arrest, ‘People’s Party’ Dissolution Claim DEBUNKED
A Facebook page falsely claims that "Ice Rukchanok " was arrested under Thai Criminal Code’s Article 112 and that the "People's Party" was dissolved. Investigation reveals the image is from 2023, manipulated with misleading text to create confusion, and includes a deceptive link to a pornographic website, risking personal data loss.
Oct 27, 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: Post claiming Bangkok Bridge Collapsed Killing 76 people Traced to Cambodian Fake News Page
A Facebook post claiming that the Bangkok Bridge collapsed and caused 76 deaths turned out to be fake news created by a Cambodian page. The Department of Rural Roads confirmed that bridge safety is inspected annually and warned the public not to believe such false claims.
Oct 10, 2025
Verified: TikTok post falsely claims PM Anutin canceled elderly allowance — Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office confirms the claim is untrue.
Thai PBS Verify found a TikTok post alleging that Prime Minister Anutin had revoked the elderly allowance. However, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that no such cancellation has occurred and stated that the government is currently reviewing measures to enhance benefits for senior citizens.
Oct 4, 2025
Is drinking matcha really good for your health? Uncovering the truth behind common misconceptions.
Matcha, or green tea powder, is a health drink that has become increasingly popular, often found in desserts and wellness beverages. Many people enjoy its rich flavor and distinctive aroma, but questions remain — could drinking matcha regularly over a long period have any effects on the body?
Oct 3, 2025
Popular question answered: Does turning off the car’s air conditioner while driving through floodwaters really help?
In September 2024, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) revealed that insurance claims for vehicles damaged by flooding amounted to over 420 million baht. More than 2,000 vehicles were assessed for repair or compensation due to flood-related damage.
Sep 30, 2025
Verified: The clip claiming that Anutin secretly signed approval to “open the Khao Din border checkpoint” actually uses AI-generated audio to fabricate false news.
A viral clip falsely claimed that Anutin had secretly approved the opening of the “Khao Din” border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo Province, attracting over 1.6 million views. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the audio in the clip was AI-generated to narrate fabricated news. The Bhumjaithai Party confirmed that the checkpoint has not been opened, and on-site media reports verified that the border remains closed and inaccessible, contrary to the claim.
Sep 25, 2025
Verified: The clip claiming to show a memorial for Charlie Kirk is, in fact, footage of an anti-immigration protest in the United Kingdom.
Platform X shared a clip claiming to show a memorial event for Charlie Kirk, but it was actually footage from an anti-immigration protest in the United Kingdom.
Sep 16, 2025
Verification: TikTok clip claiming to show Phu Mak Khuea is actually Khao No, Nakhon Sawan Province.
A TikTok account shared images claiming to be Phu Mak Khuea, but Thai PBS Verify has confirmed that it is actually Khao No in Nakhon Sawan Province. Experts note that fake news can easily generate engagement, leading to impacts where people are unable to distinguish accurate information.
Aug 26, 2025