Distorted News | Thai PBS Verify

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

2023 Türkiye Earthquake video distorted as Iranian attack on Tel Aviv

A video claiming “Iran retaliates. Tel Aviv has just become a ghost town” has surpassed 70,000 views. Thai PBS Verify learns that it is an old video of the 2023 earthquake in Türkiye, completely unrelated to Israel.

May 28, 2026

Video claiming destruction of Iranian airbase turns out to be 2025 Dubai warehouse fire

Thai PBS Verify has found that a post claiming an Iranian airbase was destroyed is, in fact, footage from a warehouse fire that occurred in Dubai back in 2025.

May 26, 2026

2022 footage of Taliban clash with Pakistani military distorted as Hezbollah attack on Israeli soldiers

Thai PBS Verify has debunked a video on X that falsely claims to show a Hezbollah ambush on an Israeli military vehicle, resulting in more than 10 deaths. In reality, the footage is old and actually records a 2022 incident in Pakistan.

May 20, 2026

Video of Donald Trump peeking at Xi Jinping’s notes found to be AI-generated

Thai PBS Verify has found a clip claiming that the U.S. President Donald Trump tried to read notes of his Chinese homologue, Xi Jinping, at a dinner table. However, it is found that the video contains AI-generated images.

May 19, 2026

Distorted WHO briefing falsely claims 149 Hantavirus infections

Thai PBS Verify has debunked a claim of 149 new Hantavirus cases confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The team concludes that the viral clip’s messages were manipulated; the WHO actually reported only 8 confirmed cases and 3 fatalities.

May 8, 2026

2016 military exercise video distorted as recent Iranian-U.S. clash in Strait of Hormuz

A social media page has shared a video, claiming the Iranian Navy launched an attack on US ships in the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 Middle East crisis. Thai PBS Verify has examined the footage and has found it to be an old clip from 2016. The original video depicts a naval exercise to sink a decommissioned vessel off the coast of Hawaii—not an actual current event.

May 6, 2026

Alleged “breaking news” post with photos of deceased Palestinians found to be 2024 pictures

A social media post shows images of deceased Palestinians, and is labeled as "breaking news." This leads the public to believe it is a recent event. However, Thai PBS Verify has found that the images in question were taken during an unrelated incident in 2024. They have been recirculated without specifying the timeframe, causing the audience to be misled.

Apr 30, 2026

PM Anutin’s alleged request to Thais to respect Cambodia found to be distorted interview

Thai PBS Verify has detected a social media post, claiming PM Anutin Charnvirakul urged Thais to stop using harsh language against Cambodians. It is actually fake news. The post misleadingly combined a 2024 image with 2025 news. The Thai government also confirms that this is not true.

Apr 29, 2026

Hong Kong fire video distorted as incident in Tel Aviv

Thai PBS Verify has debunked a viral video claiming a massive fire in Tel Aviv. The examination suggests the footage is misleading, as it actually depicts the 2025 Hong Kong fire at the Wang Fuk Court building in Tai Po.

Apr 24, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2018 footage distorted as proof of his recent activities following rumors on his death

A social media user has posted an image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit in a secret military bunker during the 2026 Middle East conflict. After the examination, the photo is actually derived from a 2018 footage, which was recontextualized to use as evidence of his signs of life following recent rumors on his death.

Mar 16, 2026

Thai Education Minister’s remarks on Cambodian students’ deportation distorted on social media

Social media posts claim the Minister of Education is deeply moved by Cambodian students being sent back and deprived of educational opportunities. In fact, these claims actually distort the Minister’s original remarks by omitting critical portions of her statement. Commitment to humanitarian principles remains, while prioritizing national security laws.

Mar 6, 2026

Online influencer shares distorted images of Lady Gaga allegedly involved in Epstein files