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Image claiming to depict People’s Party IO is actually AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify found an image claiming to show information operations (IO) by the People’s Party, to be AI-generated. The party’s spokesperson also denied the allegation of conducting IO, stating that the party had merely hired someone to manage the party’s social media pages.
Feb 16, 2026 | Politics
Video of protest against EC identified as old footage from symbolic “Senate’s cremation”
Thai PBS Verify identified a video clip showing the protest atmosphere at the Democracy Monument, which featured captions questioning the necessity of the Election Commission (EC). This video misled many into believing it as a present-day occurrence. In reality, it was a recording of a political rally held on July 19, 2023, during a symbolic "cremation" protest directed at the then-Senators.
Feb 16, 2026 | Politics
Social media claim of “vote recount” in Sisaket proven false
On February 10, 2026, Thai PBS Verify investigated social media posts alleging a recount in Sisaket’s 6th and 7th constituencies. The claim was found to be false.
Feb 10, 2026 | Politics
Natthaphong’s viral admission of vote buying committed by People’s MP proved to be deepfake
Thai PBS Verify has examined a viral video during that election period. It claims that “Teng” Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, prime ministerial candidate from the People's Party, admitted to vote-buying by the party’s MP.
Feb 8, 2026 | Politics
Photo of “Anutin” with “Ben Smith” confirmed as AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify investigated an image featuring Anutin Charnvirakul dining with Ben Smith, a businessman allegedly linked to scammer networks. The team used digital tools to confirm that the image was "AI-generated."
Feb 8, 2026 | Politics
Fact-check: statements made by ‘Teng–Natthapong’ on amendment of Article 112 in media
Thai PBS Verify examined a post claiming that Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gave an interview to foreign media about amending Article 112 of the Criminal Code. His remarks and positions were compared with those reported in Thai media to identify any differences or distortions in context.
Feb 3, 2026 | Politics
Unpacking the “Lottery” Policies of Pheu Thai, Thai Sang Thai, and People’s Party Ahead of 2026 Election
Thai PBS Verify examines the “lottery” policy campaigns from Pheu Thai Party, Thai Sang Thai Party, and the People’s Party ahead of the 2026 election. According to the parties, these policies intend to encourage savings and support SMEs
Jan 28, 2026 | Politics
Post Claims “Cambodia Intimidates Thailand with MiG-21” — In Fact, It Is Only Transported for Exhibition
Thai PBS Verify investigated the clip claiming, “Cambodia intimidates Thailand by showing off MiG-21” and found that it was actually old footage from 2022.
Jan 27, 2026 | Politics
Viral Clip Claims Arrest of Major Party’s Vote-Canvasser in Phichit: Verified as Old News from 2023
Thai PBS Verify has investigated an online viral video claiming the arrest of an election vote-canvasser buying votes at 1,000 Baht per head. The investigation found that this was old footage from 2023. Additionally, the Phichit Provincial Election Commission (EC) confirmed that the event is outdated; the EC eventually resolved to dismiss the petition due to insufficient evidence to prosecute the accused on vote-buying charges.
Jan 20, 2026 | Politics
