COVID‑19
The government denies plans to cancel the New Year festival, dismissing rumors regarding the spread of the Deltacron XBC COVID-19 variant.
The claim that New Year festivities will be called off because of a "Deltacron XBC" COVID-19 surge is false and has been reshared from older posts. Meanwhile, the Department of Disease Control reassures the public that Omicron NB.1.8.1 is the primary strain circulating in Thailand, with no restrictions or event cancellations imposed.
Sep 2, 2026
Fact-check: Does AstraZeneca Vaccination Years Ago Still Pose a Risk of Blood Clots?
Investigations by several medical organizations indicate that Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is a very rare adverse event associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Symptoms typically develop within 4–30 days after vaccination. Healthcare professionals are therefore advised to monitor for the condition and conduct prompt screening when relevant symptoms occur. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also stated that during the period of active COVID-19 transmission, the benefits of vaccination in preventing severe disease substantially outweighed the risks associated with TTS.
Aug 25, 2026
Over 10,000 Shares! Post claims mixing three COVID‑19 vaccines causes long‑term effects — experts confirm it is baseless
Misinformation: Post claims that mixing three COVID‑19 vaccines causes years of hair loss, skin rashes, and low platelet counts — Thai PBS Verify investigated and found it false. Experts from Ramathibodi Hospital and NSTDA confirmed there is no scientific basis.
Jul 2, 2026