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Angkhana Has Not Made Any Public Statement About the Government Following the Deaths of Thai Ranger Officers
Following the attack on a Thai Ranger checkpoint in Narathiwat Province, a social media post circulated claiming that Angkhana Neelapaijit had commented on the government. However, Thai PBS Verify found no evidence that the statement was made by Angkhana. She also confirmed that she has not made any public statement or taken any action regarding the incident. (Latest verification as of 27 July 2026.)
Aug 28, 2026 | Social
Department of Corrections Clarifies: “Reciting the Five Precepts Does Not Reduce Prison Sentences,” Emphasizing It Is Not a Criterion for Prisoner Class Promotion
The Department of Corrections has dismissed claims circulating online alleging that “reciting the Five Precepts can lead to a sentence reduction.” The department confirmed that reciting the Five Precepts was merely a behavioral rehabilitation activity practiced in the past, not a formal criterion for prisoner promotion or sentence reduction. It further clarified that former drug lord “Lao Ta Saenli” was not released due to reciting the Five Precepts, but was granted royal pardons strictly in accordance with statutory regulations.
Aug 25, 2026 | Social
Post Claims “Nene Royal” Wrote and Sang a Tribute Song for “Hlun Solo”
Thai PBS Verify investigated a video clip claiming that “Nene Royal” wrote and sang a tribute song for “Hlun Solo” and found the claim to be false. Her manager confirmed that she had no involvement in the song. In addition, an AI detection test indicated a high probability that the song was AI-generated.
Aug 24, 2026 | Social
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
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
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
Post Claims 2014 Train Rape-Murder Convict Served Just 10 Years; Corrections -Department Says More Than 30 Years Remain
The Department of Corrections has clarified that social media claims that the convict in the 2014 train rape-murder case would serve only 10 years are false. The convict has served approximately 11 years and 10 months and has more than 30 years remaining on his sentence. His actual release date is scheduled for May 13, 2057.
Aug 7, 2026 | Social
An investigation revealed that the viral image depicting ‘migrant women crowding a hospital maternity ward’ was created using AI.
Thai PBS Verify investigated a post claiming that hospitals are overcrowded with expectant migrant women, causing foreign births to surge past Thai births. A check of actual statistics revealed a 10-fold difference in birth rates. Furthermore, the image featured in the post was found to be AI-generated.
Jul 14, 2026 | Social
Verified: The “fake farm” strikes again. Latest victims report receiving seeds that do not match the descriptions.
The old “Fake Farm” is still active, with new victims complaining to Thai PBS Verify about receiving products that don't match the advertised descriptions. Further investigations revealed that the original page has created multiple fake pages to scam people into buying bad-quality seeds. People are being warned not to fall for it.
Mar 7, 2025 | Social
