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Shooting of Ranger in Narathiwat: AI-Generated Image Found to Enhance CCTV Footage, Making It Impossible to Determine Whether the “Tattoo” Is Real
AI-generated image of the suspect who shot a ranger in Rangae appears to show a “tattoo.” Thai PBS Verify checked the image and confirmed that AI was used to add details to the image. Experts identified numerous suspicious elements, while an academic expert stressed that AI-generated images cannot be used as reliable references.
Aug 23, 2026 | Crime
Viral clip claiming Angkhana stated “death penalty doesn’t reduce crime” is old news from 2018, unlinked to recent events, Thai PBS Verify finds.
A prominent page resurfaced a 2018 news story about Angkhana Neelapaijit to misrepresent a 2026 murder case and fuel public outrage. Angkhana clarified she never posted against the death penalty in this mass murder case, a fact verified by Thai PBS Verify.
Aug 3, 2026 | Crime
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 | Crime
“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 | Crime
ตรวจสอบแล้ว: คลิป Thai PBS รายงานข่าวจับ “บอย ท่าพระจันทร์” พัวพันเว็บพนัน แท้จริงสร้างจาก AI Deepfake
Thai PBS Verify ตรวจสอบพบคลิปปลอมรายการ "ทันข่าว" รายงานข่าวตำรวจบุกจับกุม “บอย ท่าพระจันทร์” เหตุโยงเว็บพนัน แท้จริงเป็นเพียงมิจฉาชีพใช้ AI สร้าง Deepfake ด้านนักวิชาการชี้ หวังความน่าเชื่อถือ Thai PBS หวังดันยอดโฆษณาเว็บพนัน
Oct 1, 2025 | Crime
Verified: Thai PBS Clip Reporting “Boy Tha Phrachan” Arrest over Gambling Website Was Actually Created Using AI Deepfake Technology
Thai PBS Verify has confirmed that a viral clip faking the program “Thai PBS News Now (Tan Khao),” which appeared to show police arresting “Boy Tha Phrachan” for alleged ties to gambling websites, was in fact a fake clip generated using AI deepfake by a scammer. Academics pointed out that the credibility of Thai PBS is being misused to promote online gambling ads.
Oct 1, 2025 | Crime
Verified: Clip Claiming Thai PBS Invites Gambling and Impersonates Celebrities is Actually Created by AI Deepfake—Warning: Do Not Fall for It
Thai PBS Verify investigated and found that scammers are using AI to create a Deepfake clip by counterfeiting a segment from the news program "Khao Kam" (News at Night) and impersonating Pimrypie, Jenny, and Sunaree to invite people to gamble online. A warning to the public is not to fall for it.
Sep 26, 2025 | Crime
Veriflied: AI Deepfake Clip Falsely Claims Thai PBS World Interviewed 2 Famous Businesspeople, Invites Online Investment: Invest 8,000 Baht, Get a 5-Times Return.
Thai PBS Verify discovered a fake advertisement that falsely used the Thai PBS World Tonight logo. It utilized AI deepfake technology to impersonate well-known news anchors and businesspeople, inviting people to invest in a scheme called CRYSTALLUM AI. But the original clip was actually a news report about a flood in 2013. Victims have warned others not to be fooled, as it could lead to financial losses and fraud.
Aug 28, 2025 | Crime
Verified: A well-known media outlet published a news article: Suthichai Yoon and the Bank of Thailand Governor invite people to make legal online investments. It is a fake news story and a fake website.
Thai PBS Verify found a website spreading fake news claiming Suthichai Yoon and the Bank of Thailand Governor are inviting people to make legal online investments. It uses the logos of famous media outlets and runs advertisements on social media. Cyber police warn that it is part of a call center syndicate.
Aug 15, 2025 | Crime
