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Old 2025 Songkhla deluge photos falsely shared in 2026
Images circulating on social media purporting to show flooding in Chana district, Songkhla, on Oct 28, 2026, were actually taken during floods in November 2025, according to Thai PBS Verify. A local business appearing in the pictures confirmed there was no flooding in the area as claimed.
Oct 28, 2026 | Social
False claim on non-existent ‘Chamchuri basil’ sale ban debunked
A viral social media post claiming that anyone who grows and sells four basil varieties called "Chamchuri 1-4" could face up to two years in jail and a 400,000-baht fine is misleading, according to a fact-check by Thai PBS Verify. Authorities say the varieties named in the post do not exist, and the public can continue growing and selling basil leaves as usual.
Oct 24, 2026 | Social
Old fake banknote warning resurfaces in 2026 as BoT debunks new outbreak
A viral video warning that counterfeit 1,000-baht banknotes bearing the serial number “7 ธ 4556865” are circulating widely has racked up more than 1.6 million views and over 8,300 shares on Facebook. However, the claim is based on an old case from 2024 and does not indicate a new outbreak of counterfeit currency, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Oct 13, 2026 | Social
Claim that State Welfare Card benefits will increase by 1,150 baht in Nov–Dec 2026 is FALSE. No official government announcement has been made.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming the government will increase State Welfare Card allowances by 1,150 baht per month for another two months and found it to be misleading. In October 2026, eligible recipients received a 1,000-baht allowance, while no additional measures or adjustments have been officially announced for November.
Oct 10, 2026 | Social
Angkhana Has Not Made Any Public Statement About the Government Following the Deaths of Thai Ranger Officers
Following the attack on a Thai Ranger checkpoint in Narathiwat Province, a social media post circulated claiming that Angkhana Neelapaijit had commented on the government. However, Thai PBS Verify found no evidence that the statement was made by Angkhana. She also confirmed that she has not made any public statement or taken any action regarding the incident. (Latest verification as of 27 July 2026.)
Aug 28, 2026 | Social
Department of Corrections Clarifies: “Reciting the Five Precepts Does Not Reduce Prison Sentences,” Emphasizing It Is Not a Criterion for Prisoner Class Promotion
The Department of Corrections has dismissed claims circulating online alleging that “reciting the Five Precepts can lead to a sentence reduction.” The department confirmed that reciting the Five Precepts was merely a behavioral rehabilitation activity practiced in the past, not a formal criterion for prisoner promotion or sentence reduction. It further clarified that former drug lord “Lao Ta Saenli” was not released due to reciting the Five Precepts, but was granted royal pardons strictly in accordance with statutory regulations.
Aug 25, 2026 | Social
Post Claims “Nene Royal” Wrote and Sang a Tribute Song for “Hlun Solo”
Thai PBS Verify investigated a video clip claiming that “Nene Royal” wrote and sang a tribute song for “Hlun Solo” and found the claim to be false. Her manager confirmed that she had no involvement in the song. In addition, an AI detection test indicated a high probability that the song was AI-generated.
Aug 24, 2026 | Social
Post claims that Thai people often create content by eating dogs
False Post! The image was falsely labeled as showing Thai people eating dogs. In reality, it came from a Cambodian YouTuber’s channel featuring dog-meat dishes. The misleading framing appears intended to stir cross-border hatred.
Aug 17, 2026 | Social
Thailand: Is Driving Through Water and Splashing Others Really Punishable by Law?
Fact-checking the post claiming that "driving through water and splashing people" carries a risk of 1 year in prison and a 20,000 baht fine. Thai PBS Verify verified the claim and found that the law does specify penalties for driving without consideration for the safety or trouble of others, and there may be additional offenses if property is damaged.
Aug 13, 2026 | Social
