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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
An investigation revealed that the viral image depicting ‘migrant women crowding a hospital maternity ward’ was created using AI.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming that hospitals are overcrowded with expectant migrant women, causing foreign births to surge past Thai births. A check of actual statistics revealed a 10-fold difference in birth rates. Furthermore, the image featured in the post was found to be AI-generated.
Jul 14, 2026 | Social
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
Thai PBS Verify uncovers fake Facebook ads claiming “Suthichai Yoon” clashed with ex–Bank of Thailand governor — actually an investment scam
Don’t be deceived. Fraudsters are deploying AI‑driven ads on Facebook, disguising fake websites to resemble trusted news outlets. They even impersonate Thai PBS programs, fabricating a story about a supposedly hidden ‘automatic money‑making system’—claiming it provoked the former central bank governor to storm out of an interview in anger
Jul 4, 2026 | Science & Tech
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 | Social & Health
Photo of alleged People’s Party IO office is in fact a 2023 South Korean PC bang
Thai PBS Verify has found a social media post by a former MP, alleging that the People’s Party runs an information operations office on its building’s 5th floor. However, the image is actually from a South Korean internet cafe back in 2023.
Jun 3, 2026 | Politics
New fares for Bangkok’s MRT Blue Line set at 17-44 baht
The Royal Gazette has announced a revision of fares for the MRT Blue Line to 17–44 baht, effective from July 3, 2026. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) confirms that the information is accurate and that the revised fares will apply to all payment systems.
Jun 2, 2026 | Social & Health
Viral photo of Thai rescuers with Laos cave survivors found to be AI-generated
A social media post - claiming to show Thai rescuers assisting Laos citizens trapped in a cave - has gone viral. However, Thai PBS Verify has revealed that the image is AI-generated and does not depict the actual rescue mission.
Jun 2, 2026 | Science & Tech
