Thai PBS Verify investigated a social media post sharing images of a homeless man near BTS Phloen Chit Station, claiming that he was a former captain of Philippine Airlines. The airline, however, confirmed that the real Captain Larry Malpaya is still actively working for the airline.
Jul 31, 2026 | Social & Health
Thai PBS Verify examined a video showing luxury cars being loaded onto an aircraft after it was shared on X, accompanied by the claim that it showed members of Kuwait’s royal family fleeing the country out of fear that Iran would invade and seize Kuwait.
Jul 29, 2026
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) canceled three MRT lines—Grey, Light Blue, and Silver—due to budget shortages. In reality, the BMA has transferred responsibility for these projects to the Ministry of Transport and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to move forward, with some lines currently undergoing feasibility studies and consultant procurement.
Jul 21, 2026
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 | Social & Health
A social media post - claiming to show Thai rescuers assisting Laos citizens trapped in a cave - has gone viral. However, Thai PBS Verify has revealed that the image is AI-generated and does not depict the actual rescue mission.
Thai PBS Verify has discovered a suspicious news article: Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, allegedly speaks against Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont in a famous news program, while promoting an automated income-generating investment link. However, the featured imagery is found to be an AI deepfake. Meanwhile, Mr. Dhanin’s CP Group has come forward to confirm that the report is entirely fake, adding that legal action is currently underway against those involved.
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.
Thai PBS Verify has debunked a viral video, claiming that 15 million seniors will automatically receive a 10,000 THB allowance in April 2026. The report confirms the video is fake, utilizing recycled footage and AI-generated voices to spread disinformation. In reality, the elderly allowance remains unchanged, with a maximum monthly payment of 1,000 THB.
In 2024, Thai PBS Verify was launched to be another voice in disseminating accurate information through fact-checking amidst the widespread dissemination of fake news today. Its goal is to “end the spread of rumors, misinformation, false news, and fake news, and create a safer online world.”
Thai PBS Verify has found the AI-generated audio clip, alleging Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to order the Thai–Cambodian border opening.
May 12, 2026 | Politics
Staying cyber safe: Real-life lessons and precautions
The sound of engines pulling up at Ban Khlong Luek checkpoint in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, was not just a sign that the journey had ended. It also marked the beginning of another reality that few had ever imagined. For those stepping off the vehicles, there was both relief at setting foot on Thai soil again and lingering fear still visible in their eyes.
Jul 29, 2026
When people become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and lose sight of the line between reality and simulation. This article examines real-world cases in which AI adopted convincing personalities, emotionally influenced users, and, in some instances, contributed to tragic outcomes abroad.
Jul 25, 2026
Thailand’s ambitious Southern Landbridge project—a strategic link between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea—is moving forward. The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) is now in the process of finalizing feasibility studies and initial designs. This phase also involves rigorous environmental impact evaluations and the crafting of an all-encompassing investment model to ensure the project's long-term viability.
May 6, 2026
According to 2025 statistics from the Royal Thai Police and the Mirror Foundation, there has been a concerning increase in children and youths being lured into cybercrime networks and scam call center operations in neighboring countries.
Mar 9, 2026
The issue of “barcodes–QR codes” on the 2026 election ballots is not merely a legal debate; it has escalated into a battlefield of information where facts clash fiercely with distortion. In an era when algorithms reward anger more than reason, sincere questions may be drowned out amid waves of incitement.
Mar 3, 2026
China has officially enforced new regulations, effective September 1, 2025, requiring all artificial intelligence (AI) generated content published online to be explicitly identified for viewers.
Feb 19, 2026
The election held on February 8, 2026 reflected ongoing issues of disorganized management and lack of readiness in several stages — from the preparation of ballots by polling station officials to the vote-counting process, a crucial period closely watched by the public to see who would become the country’s next leader.
Feb 9, 2026
Don't let malinformation and "half-truth" win over facts after the election. The real fight for democracy has just begun, while Thai PBS Verify is ready to provide fact-checking reports with integrity to protect the truth from any distortions.
Feb 9, 2026
Behind simple tasks lies a scam that will drain your bank account.
Feb 5, 2026
Closing with great impression and intensity for the project "Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026: Shaping Thinkers, Conquering False Information, Combating Scammer Threats," after 32 upper secondary school youth teams from over 123 applicant teams nationwide. (excluding Bangkok and its vicinity)
The Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), through Thai PBS Verify, moves forward with driving collaboration with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), joining as a key network partner in the project "Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026: Shaping Thinkers, Conquering False Information, Combating Scammer Threats". This initiative aims to strengthen information immunity for Thai youth at the upper secondary school level across 4 regions (North, Northeast, Central, and South).
Thai PBS Verify, a fact-checking unit of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), is supported by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), the Thai Media Fund, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to jointly hold the intensive, youth-focused media literacy training camp, “Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026: Fostering Young Fact-Checkers to Combat Misinformation and Online Scam Threats (ปั้นนักคิด พิชิตข้อมูลเท็จ ต้านภัยสแกมเมอร์).”
As AI evolves into a new weapon in the digital world, building a shield of protection has become more essential than ever. hai PBS Verify has recently shared real-world fact-checking experiences with students from the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, to prepare them for becoming creative and safe media producers.
