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Video showing F-35 shot down by Iran is actually simulated combat footage from video game
A viral video claiming Iran shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter is actually simulated combat footage from a video game. While CENTCOM has confirmed that a F-35 did make an emergency landing and is currently under investigation, Thai PBS Verify has also concluded that the footage in question is entirely unrelated to the actual incident.
Mar 21, 2026 | Around the World
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 | Around the World
Iranian attack on Omani port incident distorted as U.S. strike on Iranian oil tanks
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a viral video claiming to show a U.S. strike on Iranian oil assets launched from their bases in Arab nations. In reality, the footage depicts an Iranian attack on a port in Oman.
Mar 20, 2026 | Around the World
Distorted claims on PM Anutin allowing oil exports to Laos while limiting domestic refueling
Thai PBS Verify has examined a post claiming that Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's prime minister, continues to export oil to Lao PDR and reassures sufficient supply while restricting purchases among Thais.
Mar 19, 2026 | Politics
Commerce Minister Suphajee’s policy does not urge farmers to grow less rice
Thai PBS Verify has found a social media post, claiming that Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun’s incentive would give farmers 2,000 baht per rai if they cultivate less rice and more cash crops. In fact, the policy aims to create income diversification, not direct handouts.
Mar 19, 2026 | Politics
Pilot initiative introduced in South Korea to provide free sanitary pads in public areas
Thai PBS Verify confirms South Korea is set to launch a pilot program installing free sanitary pad dispensers in public spaces.
Mar 17, 2026 | Around the World
Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2018 footage distorted as proof of his recent activities following rumors on his death
A social media user has posted an image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit in a secret military bunker during the 2026 Middle East conflict. After the examination, the photo is actually derived from a 2018 footage, which was recontextualized to use as evidence of his signs of life following recent rumors on his death.
Mar 16, 2026 | Around the World
Distorted video of Iraqis witnessing European allies’ fighter jets after strikes on Iran
A viral video on social media features a large squadron of fighter jets flying overhead. It is accompanied with claims that "Iraqi citizens witnessed European Rafale and Typhoon jets returning from Iran toward Israel." However, Thai PBS Verify has found that the footage derives from an unrelated event, having no connection to recent developments in Iran.
Mar 16, 2026 | Around the World
Deepfake video of Indian army chief revealing Iranian ship coordinates to Israel
Thai PBS Verify identifies a viral video of the Indian Army Chief disclosing Iranian ship coordinates to Israel as a Deepfake.
Mar 12, 2026 | Around the World
