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An image from Google Maps was claimed to show a mass killing in Sudan, but it actually shows a herd of cattle.
Thai PBS Verify found that a post sharing a Google Maps image and claiming it showed a mass killing in Sudan was actually showing a herd of cattle.
Nov 15, 2025 | Around the World
Rumor Alert! The 10,000-baht digital wallet giveaway is actually a fake-news page created to lure people into clicking on gambling websites.
Thai PBS Verify has fact-checked a TikTok clip claiming that the government will distribute a 10,000-baht digital wallet between November and December 2025. The investigation found that the footage had been edited with a well-known news program’s logo and overlaid with a narration to make it look like a real news report, along with comments luring viewers to gambling websites — clearly identifying it as false information.
Nov 12, 2025 | Politics
The “golden glow on the mountain peak” is caused by ordinary sunlight, science experts affirm.
The phenomenon of the mountain peak glowing golden has been widely shared for its beauty, leading some people to question whether the images are real or AI‑generated. Lately, scientists and photography experts have confirmed that this is simply a natural occurrence, nothing unusual.
Nov 8, 2025
Clip claims “water overflowing at Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam” — but it is only waves and wind causing water to flow out
Thai PBS Verify verified a clip claiming that “Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam is overflowing” and found it to be false. The Royal Irrigation Department confirmed that the water seen flowing over the spillway was caused by wind and wave action, not an actual overflow.
Nov 7, 2025 | Environment & Disaster
Clip of “sky lanterns” looks so stunning that netizens thought it was AI — but the owner confirms it’s real and completely unedited!
A clip of Yi Peng sky lanterns in Chiang Mai looked so stunning that netizens questioned whether it was generated by AI. Thai PBS Verify found that the clip is real. The owner confirmed it was filmed with a smartphone and only had slight light adjustments. They also provided the video’s metadata to show it is an authentic recording. Experts confirmed that no signs of AI generation or manipulation were detected.
Nov 6, 2025 | Social & Health
“Fake page” impersonates NHRC, runs deceptive ads claiming to refund victims.
Thai PBS Verify found a “fake page” running ads on Facebook, impersonating the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand. It falsely claimed to open registration for victims to apply for refunds from scams. Do not believe it, as it is a fraud.
Nov 5, 2025 | Social & Health
Clip claims Cambodian people of Thai descent protest, demanding return to Thailand. Verification reveals it was created by AI
Thai PBS Verify found a viral clip along with a message claiming that “Cambodian people of Thai descent protest, demanding a return to Thailand.” However, analysis using AI content-detection tools and expert review identified several irregularities in the images and audio. This confirms it is merely a fake clip created with AI technology and is not a real event.
Nov 4, 2025
Beware of fake pages! Impersonating “Hataitip Fund” to receive donations for the construction of a fence and bunkers along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Fake page found soliciting donations for building a fence and bunkers along the Thai–Cambodian border. Hataitip Fund side stresses that contributions should be made only through official channels.
Nov 3, 2025
A clip claiming that a former navy commander refused to accept MOU 44, allegedly prompting the government to dismiss him, has misled more than 2 million viewers.
Thai PBS Verify found that the clip is actually an old video overlaid with distorted text. The Royal Thai Navy spokesperson confirmed it is fake news and urged the public not to believe it.
Oct 31, 2025
