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A video showing Trump kissing a female rapper circulates on social media; verification reveals it to be an AI creation.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a widely circulated video alleging that Donald Trump was recorded kissing a female rapper, accompanied by claims connecting him to a secret affair and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The investigation concluded that the clip is an AI-generated creation, and no verifiable evidence from reputable sources supports these allegations.
Aug 4, 2026 | Around the World
Homeless Man at Phloen Chit Claimed to Be Former Philippine Airlines Captain; Airline Confirms “The Real Captain Is Still on Duty”
Thai PBS Verify investigated a social media post sharing images of a homeless man near BTS Phloen Chit Station, claiming that he was a former captain of Philippine Airlines. The airline, however, confirmed that the real Captain Larry Malpaya is still actively working for the airline.
Jul 31, 2026 | Social & Health
Video of Luxury Cars Being Loaded onto an Aircraft Is Unrelated to the Kuwaiti Royal Family Leaving the Country; Footage Dates Back to 2017
Thai PBS Verify examined a video showing luxury cars being loaded onto an aircraft after it was shared on X, accompanied by the claim that it showed members of Kuwait’s royal family fleeing the country out of fear that Iran would invade and seize Kuwait.
Jul 29, 2026
Post Claims “Thaioil 10” Attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz. Truth Is the Ship Never Passed That Route
Thai PBS Verify investigated a page named Tasnim News Agency, which posted claiming "A Thai ship was attacked by Iran's IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz", finding the information inconsistent with the facts. The Royal Thai Navy confirmed the Thai ship is safe, while the ship's location was found never to have been in the incident area. Meanwhile, the post’s page was found to be based in Bangladesh.
Jul 27, 2026
Viral post claims BMA canceled Grey, Light Blue, and Silver Line monorail projects; in truth, operations were transferred to the Ministry of Transport under an NCTC resolution.
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) canceled three MRT lines—Grey, Light Blue, and Silver—due to budget shortages. In reality, the BMA has transferred responsibility for these projects to the Ministry of Transport and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to move forward, with some lines currently undergoing feasibility studies and consultant procurement.
Jul 21, 2026
Video Clip of a Burning Building Misrepresented as U.S. Strike on Iran — Actually Footage of a Fire in China in 2022
Thai PBS Verify investigated a viral post sharing a video of a burning building, claimed to show the aftermath of a U.S. attack on Iran. In reality, the footage depicts a fire in China in 2022. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, the United States launched its third strike against Iran in response to an attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 21, 2026 | Around the World
TikTok Clip Falsely Claims No One Was Held Responsible for SAO Building Collapse Because It Was Caused by an Earthquake; In Fact, 23 Defendants Have Been Charged and the Case Is Still Before the Court
A false claim circulating on TikTok alleges that the case over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building has been closed, with no one held responsible because the incident was caused by an earthquake. Thai PBS Verify found that the case is still before the court. Experts have also concluded that substandard structural design and construction materials were contributing factors in the collapse
Jul 16, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Viral Video Showing Lion Dragging Woman Reaches 3 Million Views, Revealed to Be AI-Generated
Thai PBS Verify found that a viral X clip claiming to show a lion attacking a woman from a tour bus perspective—garnering over 3 million views—was actually created by AI. Meanwhile, wildlife agencies noted that while such behavior is theoretically possible, it is extremely rare in the wild.
Jul 15, 2026 | Around the World
Real News: Donald Trump slips, says “Islamic Republic of Japan” fired missiles at U.S. aircraft carrier
President Donald Trump of the United States shocked audiences when he mistakenly declared that the “Islamic Republic of Japan” had fired missiles at U.S. forces. Thai PBS Verify confirmed that this incident “did happen.” Trump became confused and made a serious verbal error during a NATO summit
Jul 9, 2026 | Around the World
