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Fake News Fact-Checked: Owner of “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” Page Is Not Dr. Smith Dharmasaroja
Disinformation circulating online claims that the owner of the “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” Facebook page is Dr. Smith Dharmasaroja, former Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department. Thai PBS Verify verified the information with the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation and directly contacted Dr. Smith's wife, both of whom confirmed that Dr. Smith is not the “Tee’ Lom Fah Ar-kat” page owner as claimed.
Sep 29, 2026
Clip of Car Driving Through Deep Floodwaters Submerged Near Roof Level Revealed to Be AI-Generated
A video clip of a car wading through floodwaters so high it was nearly submerged to the roof was shared over 4,600 times, prompting viewers to speculate on the vehicle's make and model, ultimately racking up more than 7.4 million views. Thai PBS Verify investigated and confirmed that the clip was generated by AI, while experts offered guidelines on safe flood driving alongside essential precautions every motorist should know.ควรรู้
Sep 29, 2026
Khlong Ra-ok Reservoir is not collapsing. Only soil erosion was found near the spillway.
Thai PBS Verify checked the TikTok clip warning of a potential burst at the Khlong Ra-ok (Khao Chuk) Reservoir and found it to be inaccurate. The main earthen dam is strong and intact; only the right spillway has suffered erosion damage. The Royal Irrigation Department is actively draining water and fixing the issue, and locals in risk-prone areas are advised to keep a close eye on updates.
Sep 28, 2026
AI-Generated Image Claiming Flooding at Phaya Satta Nagaraj Courtyard, Nakhon Phanom
Verification of an image claiming to show flooding at the Phaya Satta Nagaraj Courtyard in Nakhon Phanom Province, to the extent that people had to use boats to get around, found that the image was AI-generated. However, on August 9, 2026, Nakhon Phanom Province did experience heavy rainfall and flooding in several areas.
Aug 10, 2026