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Fact-Check: Defence Ministry clarifies claims regarding Chinese and Myanmar nationals approved for NDC Class 69
Thai PBS Verify has confirmed the authenticity of reports regarding the Ministry of Defence’s approval of 329 participants for the 69th National Defence Course. The list includes foreign attendees from five countries, notably China and Myanmar. A retrospective review indicates that foreign participation is standard practice, with international students admitted in previous cohorts as well.
Aug 19, 2026 | Politics
Viral Clip Claims “Thai Soldiers Clash at Cambodian Bunker”—Thai PBS Verify Fact-Checks: It’s a Short Film Promoting a Shooting Competition
A video showing Thai soldiers clearing a bunker has gone viral on social media, racking up over 400,000 views alongside claims that it depicts a clash along the Thai-Cambodian border. However, a Royal Thai Navy spokesperson confirmed the footage is a short promotional film for tactical shooting training.
Aug 18, 2026 | Politics
Verified: Grey Chinese syndicates are alleged to have helped Cambodia use anti-drone technology to target Thai personnel.
Thai PBS Verify Debunks Viral Claim of "Tension at Trat Border" Involving Chinese Crime Syndicates and Anti-Drone Strikes; Navy Clarifies Signal Jamming from Cambodia is Real
Aug 18, 2026 | Politics
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
Breaking News Claim! “Japan” reports “North Korea” fired missiles — but the footage actually came from Iran, falsely presented as an incident in Japan
Fake News! A clip claiming North Korea launched missiles against Japan was, in fact, footage from an event in Iran, circulated to stir public reaction.
Aug 13, 2026 | Around the World
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
“Anutin” Does Not Cancel Gold Card, Elderly Allowance, or State Welfare Card
Thai PBS Verify investigated online posts claiming that "Anutin" is preparing to cancel the 30-Baht Universal Coverage Scheme (Gold Card), the 3,000-Baht elderly living allowance, and revoke State Welfare Card rights. The claims were found to be distorted information. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) and the government spokesperson confirmed there is no policy to cancel Gold Card rights, elderly living allowances continue to be paid at existing rates, and State Welfare Card beneficiaries can still perform identity verification and request rights reviews as scheduled.
Aug 12, 2026 | Politics
Post Claiming “Moo Deng” Died Found to Be False; May Be Intended to Lure Users to Online Gambling Websites
Thai PBS Verify investigated a TikTok post claiming that “Moo Deng,” the pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province, had died and found the claim to be false. The zoo confirmed that Moo Deng is still alive and can be visited as usual. Meanwhile, the page that manages Moo Deng continues to share updates, images, and activities involving her on a regular basis.
Aug 11, 2026 | Social
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 | Environment & Disaster
