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Clip Claims “Deputy PM” Urges Public Not to Believe Popular P-age’s Flood Warning, but -It’s Actually an AI-Generated Fake News Clip
Viral clip racks up nearly 800,000 views! It claims “Deputy PM Songsak Thongsri” was interviewed by Channel 7, urging people not to panic over flood warnings from popular pages and insisting that there would definitely be no flooding. Thai PBS Verify conducted an in-depth analysis and found that “the clip is AI-generated.”
Sep 29, 2026
The “Miss Universe Cambodia” pageant used an image of a Thai woman from the reign of King Rama V, claiming that Cambodians were dressed in “Khmer sashes.”
The Miss Universe Cambodia 2026 pageant organizers used a historical glass plate negative depicting a woman from Kamphaeng Phet, during the reign of King Rama V, in their VTR, claiming it was a "Khmer sash," and even removed the Department of Fine Arts' watermark. Thai PBS Verify confirmed it is a UNESCO World Heritage site designated as Memory of the World.
Sep 21, 2026
No need to panic! Thai PBS Verify confirms six volcanic eruptions in a single month are completely normal for Earth.
Posts claim volcanoes are flashing warning signs after six erupt simultaneously in a single month! However, Thai PBS Verify consults geology experts who confirm this is a natural phenomenon, pointing out that social media maps are exaggerated. Historical statistics show as many as 56 volcanoes have erupted simultaneously in the past.
Sep 14, 2026
Online news page shares terrifying CCTV footage of Nepal landslide — turns out to be an AI-generated clickbait video.
Fake Footage Exposed! An online news page shared an AI-generated CCTV video claiming to show a landslide in Nepal. A deep-dive investigation by Thai PBS Verify revealed it was entirely AI-generated. A background check on the page further exposed that it was originally a "grass jelly dessert shop page" that had just changed its name to a news outlet two days prior to the incident.
Sep 4, 2026
landslide Video clip claiming “Nepal Flood” Is Actually an Event From India in 2025
A video clip of the floods in Nepal claimed that thousands of people were missing. Thai PBS Verify investigated and found that it was old footage of a landslide in India used misleadingly.
Aug 31, 2026
Viral Nepal-China Landslide Video Garnering Millions of Views Exposed as Recycled Footage From Russia and Japan
A fake news clip racking up over a million views claimed to show "disaster footage of floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border." Thai PBS Verify investigated and found that the clip is a compilation of old footage from a 2025 Russian mudslide, mirrored horizontally, spliced with a 2021 Japanese landslide.
Aug 28, 2026
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
Chiang Mai Public Health Confirms: Over 23,000 AIDS Patients Recorded
Thai PBS Verify investigated a viral post claiming “Chiang Mai HIV cases surge to 23,900.” The verification found that this figure reflects the real cumulative number of patients. According to the Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office, the demographic profile of HIV infections has shifted. The majority of new cases are now among people aged 25-49, particularly within the groups of men who have sex with men (MSM) and foreign nationals.
Jul 30, 2026
Viral Clip of Rider Jumping to Save Child in the Street Was Actually Created by AI
Thai PBS Verify investigated a viral clip showing a rider leaping to save a child in the street and found no traceable source of the original footage. Analysis with AI‑detection tools and expert review revealed multiple anomalies—including unnatural movements of people and objects, suspicious camera angles, and distorted text. Taken together, the evidence strongly suggests the clip was generated by AI.
Jul 17, 2026
An investigation revealed that the viral image depicting ‘migrant women crowding a hospital maternity ward’ was created using AI.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming that hospitals are overcrowded with expectant migrant women, causing foreign births to surge past Thai births. A check of actual statistics revealed a 10-fold difference in birth rates. Furthermore, the image featured in the post was found to be AI-generated.
Jul 14, 2026
Thai PBS Verify uncovers fake Facebook ads claiming “Suthichai Yoon” clashed with ex–Bank of Thailand governor — actually an investment scam
Don’t be deceived. Fraudsters are deploying AI‑driven ads on Facebook, disguising fake websites to resemble trusted news outlets. They even impersonate Thai PBS programs, fabricating a story about a supposedly hidden ‘automatic money‑making system’—claiming it provoked the former central bank governor to storm out of an interview in anger
Jul 4, 2026
“AI Clone & Deepfake” – Beware of 2026 New Scam Tactics as Voices and Faces of Your Family May Not Be Real
If you love someone, share this! In 2026, scammers are set to exploit love and emotional bonds to deceive people. Video calls may come through with voices that sound exactly like your children. When AI can imitate people in your family 100%, how can we be safe from being scammed in 2026? Let’s help equip everyone at home with intellectual defenses—so they can recognize AI for what it is before losing their money to fraudsters.
Jan 19, 2026
Online Job Hunt Ends in “Hell in Cambodia”
Rediscover three cases of cross‑border scam victims. These cases became tragedies that cost lives. What began as tempting offers of “high income, great benefits” turned into a deadly trap — leading to confinement, torture, and death. The destination was not the dream workplace they imagined, but the ruthless lair of international scam gangs.
Jan 19, 2026
Get ready for 2026: When “fake clips” begin to shape public opinion
As 2026 approaches, society must prepare to face a wave of fake news—especially in the form of AI-generated clips that will advance to an even higher level this year. This includes both the ability to create videos and to fabricate hypothetical events that appear increasingly realistic. How to deal with the upcoming “information war,” and how to begin preparation? Thai PBS Verify has compiled the answers in this special interview article.
Jan 15, 2026
Fact-check: 3,000-baht “People’s Pension” policy from Thai Sang Thai Party. Three sectors agree the elderly allowance must be increased
Thailand officially entered a complete aging society in 2023, with the population aged over 60 accounting for nearly 20% of the total population. For this reason, Thai PBS Verify takes an in-depth look at Thai Sang Thai Party’s “3,000-baht People’s Pension” policy, which draws interest from the elderly, to examine how it is similar to or different from past policies, and whether it can realistically be implemented following the 2026 election.
Jan 13, 2026