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New State Welfare Card Distribute 10,000 Baht This September
Thai PBS Verify investigated video clips claiming that a "new State Welfare Card" scheme will distribute 10,000 Baht between September 25 and 30, 2026. Findings confirm that no official government announcement has been made, with the State Welfare Card Call Center verifying that the claim is purely a rumor.
Sep 17, 2026 | Politics
Clip of “Chadchart” Inviting Israeli Ambassador to Bring Investors to Bangkok Video Traced to 2022 Smart City Discussions
Thai PBS Verify investigated a TikTok clip claiming that Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt invited the Israeli Ambassador to attract investors to Bangkok, linking the meeting to nominee arrangements and land buyouts. Verification showed the footage dates to 2022, which was capturing an official meeting focused on smart city development cooperation. No evidence was found that Chadchart invited Israeli investors to buy land or discussed nominee arrangements as alleged.
Sep 9, 2026 | Politics
Image of “Sondhi Rally” Is Not Current. But Footage Dates Back to 2025
Thai PBS Verify investigated Facebook posts sharing photos of a crowd of protesters accompanied by claims depicting them as an ongoing "Sondhi Rally." Verification confirmed that, the images capture an event from 2025, when the Network of Students and People Reforming Thailand (NSPRT) marched to submit a petition at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not a present-day demonstration. Key leaders from NSPRT likewise confirmed that the photos stem from a past occurrence.
Sep 8, 2026 | Politics
The government is reinstating state welfare card benefits for all existing cardholders, with rights set to resume this October.
An online claim stating that the government has restored welfare card privileges for all existing holders to use this October has been rated false by Thai PBS Verify. The government does not automatically reinstate these rights; although existing beneficiaries can continue using their benefits until September 30, 2026. Instead, individuals must register and meet the 2026 criteria to qualify for the upcoming cycle beginning October 1, 2026.
Sep 7, 2026 | Politics
Video Clip of Sugarcane Farmers Front Ministry Misrepresented as Anti-Government Protest
Thai PBS Verify investigated a rally video clip claiming to show citizens taking to the streets to oust the government. The footage captures over 2,500 sugarcane farmers gathering front of Ministry of Industry on June 26, 2026, to demand 120 baht per ton in financial assistance for fresh sugarcane harvesting. The clip takes genuine event footage and presents it completely out of context.
Aug 28, 2026 | Politics
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
“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
