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Video claiming Israelis fleeing airport after Iranian bombing found to be U.S. landing gear failure incident
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a video claiming that Israeli passengers were escaping an aircraft following an Iranian bombing of an airport.
Mar 2, 2026 | Around the World
Post claiming to show Senator Angkhana urging Thailand to help Cambodia combat wildfires found to be false
A post on Threads, claiming that Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit urged Thailand to undertake cloud-seeding operations to help extinguish wildfires in Cambodia, and that Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow responded by telling Cambodia to put out the fires themselves, is found to be false.
Mar 2, 2026 | Politics
Video claims “Anutin” plans to build border fences along Cambodia and Malaysia
It is true that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is prepared to construct border fences along both the Northeastern and Southern frontiers to enhance the safety of Thai citizens.
Mar 1, 2026 | Politics
Senator proposes 10% VAT within 3 years, Bhumjaithai wants economic growth first
A social media post has claimed that the Senate will propose that the new government increases Value-Added Tax (VAT) to 10% within three years, but the deputy Bhumjaithai party leader says that they have no plans to do so yet, as their initial focus must be on jump-starting the economy.
Feb 26, 2026 | Politics
Distorted information on “Cambodia’s demands” from seven MOUs, including healthcare and education budget
A social media video claims that Cambodia is demanding the fulfillment of seven MOUs, allegedly putting Thailand at a disadvantage." The demand specifically focuses on free healthcare for Cambodian military personnel and 800-million-baht scholarship funding.
Feb 24, 2026 | Politics
False claim on Cambodian flag being excluded during “Board of Peace” meeting
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a post on Threads claiming that the "Board of Peace" meeting failed to display the Cambodian national flag on screen, despite Cambodia’s participation in the event.
Feb 24, 2026 | Around the World
Fake social media page invents report “Anwar Ibrahim” urges Thailand to stop celebrating Songkran
A Facebook page resembling a well‑known media outlet posts an image claiming “Anwar Ibrahim” has called on Thailand to stop celebrating Songkran, saying it is Cambodian culture and that Thailand has no right to celebrate without permission. Thai PBS Verify has found that it is fake news and widely shared. Most recently, the page has already been shut down.
Feb 24, 2026 | Around the World
Social media post claims magnitude 6.5 earthquake warning was “false” due to technical error
A viral report claims that a massive magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Mueang district, Loei province, was a total false alarm. A further examination by Thai PBS Verify reveals that the false warning was due to a technical glitch on an overseas monitoring website.
Feb 23, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
False claim: Phumtham “will take drastic action against Cambodia if appointed Minister of Defense”
Thai PBS Verify has identified a viral post on Phumtham Wechayachai to "take drastic action against Cambodia" if appointed Minister of Defense. Phumtham has confirmed the report is fake news.
Feb 23, 2026 | Politics
