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Viral Clip “Praying Across the London Underground” Created with AI
Thai PBS Verify investigated a video showing Muslims laying prayer mats and blocking trains in the London Underground, accompanied by claims of “Shakira law.” The review found that the clip was AI‑generated, contradicting Islamic principles, and was being used to stir up religious hatred.
Aug 5, 2026
12-8-69 Viral video of Netanyahu insulting two US cabinet members identified as deepfake by Thai PBS Verify.
Thai PBS Verify traced a viral clip of Netanyahu insulting US ministers, revealing suspicious AI facial edits and sudden body glitches. Formal analysis confirms the video was manipulated, prompting warnings not to fall for global political rumors.
Aug 4, 2026 | Around the World
Fake News Claim: Senior Police Officer Bowing to Politician — Alleged AI Image, Verified as Real from 2018
The Anti Fake News page circulated a post showing a senior police officer bowing to a well‑known politician, claiming the image was AI‑generated and labeling it “fake news.”
Aug 4, 2026 | Social & Health
A video showing Trump kissing a female rapper circulates on social media; verification reveals it to be an AI creation.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a widely circulated video alleging that Donald Trump was recorded kissing a female rapper, accompanied by claims connecting him to a secret affair and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The investigation concluded that the clip is an AI-generated creation, and no verifiable evidence from reputable sources supports these allegations.
Aug 4, 2026 | Around the World
Viral clip claiming Angkhana stated “death penalty doesn’t reduce crime” is old news from 2018, unlinked to recent events, Thai PBS Verify finds.
A prominent page resurfaced a 2018 news story about Angkhana Neelapaijit to misrepresent a 2026 murder case and fuel public outrage. Angkhana clarified she never posted against the death penalty in this mass murder case, a fact verified by Thai PBS Verify.
Aug 3, 2026 | Crime
Homeless Man at Phloen Chit Claimed to Be Former Philippine Airlines Captain; Airline Confirms “The Real Captain Is Still on Duty”
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
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 | Health
Video of Luxury Cars Being Loaded onto an Aircraft Is Unrelated to the Kuwaiti Royal Family Leaving the Country; Footage Dates Back to 2017
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
Post Claims “Thaioil 10” Attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz. Truth Is the Ship Never Passed That Route
Thai PBS Verify investigated a page named Tasnim News Agency, which posted claiming "A Thai ship was attacked by Iran's IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz", finding the information inconsistent with the facts. The Royal Thai Navy confirmed the Thai ship is safe, while the ship's location was found never to have been in the incident area. Meanwhile, the post’s page was found to be based in Bangladesh.
Jul 27, 2026
