disinformation
The “Miss Universe Cambodia” pageant used an image of a Thai woman from the reign of King Rama V, claiming that Cambodians were dressed in “Khmer sashes.”
The Miss Universe Cambodia 2026 pageant organizers used a historical glass plate negative depicting a woman from Kamphaeng Phet, during the reign of King Rama V, in their VTR, claiming it was a "Khmer sash," and even removed the Department of Fine Arts' watermark. Thai PBS Verify confirmed it is a UNESCO World Heritage site designated as Memory of the World.
Sep 21, 2026
No need to panic! Thai PBS Verify confirms six volcanic eruptions in a single month are completely normal for Earth.
Posts claim volcanoes are flashing warning signs after six erupt simultaneously in a single month! However, Thai PBS Verify consults geology experts who confirm this is a natural phenomenon, pointing out that social media maps are exaggerated. Historical statistics show as many as 56 volcanoes have erupted simultaneously in the past.
Sep 14, 2026
Online news page shares terrifying CCTV footage of Nepal landslide — turns out to be an AI-generated clickbait video.
Fake Footage Exposed! An online news page shared an AI-generated CCTV video claiming to show a landslide in Nepal. A deep-dive investigation by Thai PBS Verify revealed it was entirely AI-generated. A background check on the page further exposed that it was originally a "grass jelly dessert shop page" that had just changed its name to a news outlet two days prior to the incident.
Sep 4, 2026
Post Claims “Nene Royal” Wrote and Sang a Tribute Song for “Hlun Solo”
Thai PBS Verify investigated a video clip claiming that “Nene Royal” wrote and sang a tribute song for “Hlun Solo” and found the claim to be false. Her manager confirmed that she had no involvement in the song. In addition, an AI detection test indicated a high probability that the song was AI-generated.
Aug 24, 2026
Post claims that Thai people often create content by eating dogs
False Post! The image was falsely labeled as showing Thai people eating dogs. In reality, it came from a Cambodian YouTuber’s channel featuring dog-meat dishes. The misleading framing appears intended to stir cross-border hatred.
Aug 17, 2026
Chasing Clout with Fake News: A Costly Lesson from the Nonthaburi Mass Shooting
Examining the threat of misinformation in the wake of the Nonthaburi shooting: from deceptive imagery and fake chats pushing illegal gambling to attention-seeking AI visuals. This crisis underscores the perilous impact of false data, compounding trauma and inflicting deeper scars on society.
Aug 12, 2026
Post Claims 2014 Train Rape-Murder Convict Served Just 10 Years; Corrections -Department Says More Than 30 Years Remain
The Department of Corrections has clarified that social media claims that the convict in the 2014 train rape-murder case would serve only 10 years are false. The convict has served approximately 11 years and 10 months and has more than 30 years remaining on his sentence. His actual release date is scheduled for May 13, 2057.
Aug 7, 2026
AI-generated video claims to depict “massive UK protest for Palestine”
Thai PBS Verify has uncovered a video on social media, claiming that "London has risen in a massive protest for Palestine." However, it is found that while actual rallies did occur in the past, the specific video and the overwhelming crowd size shown were fabricated with AI.
May 26, 2026
2022 footage of Taliban clash with Pakistani military distorted as Hezbollah attack on Israeli soldiers
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a video on X that falsely claims to show a Hezbollah ambush on an Israeli military vehicle, resulting in more than 10 deaths. In reality, the footage is old and actually records a 2022 incident in Pakistan.
May 20, 2026
Archived footage combined with AI-generated content to claim Iranian attack on U.S. Navy
A social media video claims to show an Iranian drone attack on the U.S. Navy, destroying the latter’s ships and helicopters. Thai PBS Verify concludes that the video is AI-generated, containing images from a 2017 naval collision incident and those of a 1992 helicopter crash. The video is thus unrelated to the current situation in the Middle East.
May 19, 2026
Video of Iranian strike on UAE found to be footage from 2023 fire in France
Thai PBS Verify has identified a viral Threads post, featuring a video of an urban fire, falsely claiming to show an Iranian drone and missile attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Upon investigation, the footage was found to be derived from a 2023 shopping center fire during riots in France. The clip has been taken out of context and bears no connection to current events in the Middle East.
May 8, 2026
Russia-Ukraine war footage distorted as recent Iranian strikes on UAE and Bahrain oil refineries
Recently watched over 1.4 million times, a video from the Russia-Ukraine war decontextualized and shown as Iranian strikes on UAE and Bahrain oil refineries during the ongoing Middle East crisis.
May 8, 2026
PM Anutin’s alleged request to Thais to respect Cambodia found to be distorted interview
Thai PBS Verify has detected a social media post, claiming PM Anutin Charnvirakul urged Thais to stop using harsh language against Cambodians. It is actually fake news. The post misleadingly combined a 2024 image with 2025 news. The Thai government also confirms that this is not true.
Apr 29, 2026
Hong Kong fire video distorted as incident in Tel Aviv
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a viral video claiming a massive fire in Tel Aviv. The examination suggests the footage is misleading, as it actually depicts the 2025 Hong Kong fire at the Wang Fuk Court building in Tai Po.
Apr 24, 2026
AI video claiming to show B-2 Spirit bomber heavily damaged following Iranian strikes
Thai PBS Verify has detected a video on Threads, claiming that Iran managed to shoot down a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber over Bahraini airspace, resulting in severe damage. However, following the examination, the footage is found to be nothing more than an AI-generated video.
Apr 24, 2026