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Illegal migrant workers in South Korea who apply to return home before the end of February will not be fined or blacklisted.
Thai PBS Verify found that a post claiming South Korea announced illegal migrant workers could return to Thailand without fines is accurate.
Dec 4, 2025 | Social & Health
Clip of “sky lanterns” looks so stunning that netizens thought it was AI — but the owner confirms it’s real and completely unedited!
A clip of Yi Peng sky lanterns in Chiang Mai looked so stunning that netizens questioned whether it was generated by AI. Thai PBS Verify found that the clip is real. The owner confirmed it was filmed with a smartphone and only had slight light adjustments. They also provided the video’s metadata to show it is an authentic recording. Experts confirmed that no signs of AI generation or manipulation were detected.
Nov 6, 2025 | Social & Health
“Fake page” impersonates NHRC, runs deceptive ads claiming to refund victims.
Thai PBS Verify found a “fake page” running ads on Facebook, impersonating the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand. It falsely claimed to open registration for victims to apply for refunds from scams. Do not believe it, as it is a fraud.
Nov 5, 2025 | Social & Health
Verified: Thai PBS Clip Reporting “Boy Tha Phrachan” Arrest over Gambling Website Was Actually Created Using AI Deepfake Technology
Thai PBS Verify has confirmed that a viral clip faking the program “Thai PBS News Now (Tan Khao),” which appeared to show police arresting “Boy Tha Phrachan” for alleged ties to gambling websites, was in fact a fake clip generated using AI deepfake by a scammer. Academics pointed out that the credibility of Thai PBS is being misused to promote online gambling ads.
Oct 1, 2025 | Social & Health
Verified: Clip Claiming Thai PBS Invites Gambling and Impersonates Celebrities is Actually Created by AI Deepfake—Warning: Do Not Fall for It
Thai PBS Verify investigated and found that scammers are using AI to create a Deepfake clip by counterfeiting a segment from the news program "Khao Kam" (News at Night) and impersonating Pimrypie, Jenny, and Sunaree to invite people to gamble online. A warning to the public is not to fall for it.
Sep 26, 2025 | Social & Health
Verified: Scammers Use “QR Code” to Deceive Victims with Claims of a Lawyer for Refunds; The ‘Lawyer’ Is Fake
Thai PBS Verify has found that scammers are taking clips of Thai PBS news anchors to trick people into scanning a QR Code. They claim that a lawyer will assist in the refund process before luring victims into a fake LINE group to speak with a "fake lawyer" and get them to lose money again.
Aug 20, 2025 | Social & Health
Verified: A well-known media outlet published a news article: Suthichai Yoon and the Bank of Thailand Governor invite people to make legal online investments. It is a fake news story and a fake website.
Thai PBS Verify found a website spreading fake news claiming Suthichai Yoon and the Bank of Thailand Governor are inviting people to make legal online investments. It uses the logos of famous media outlets and runs advertisements on social media. Cyber police warn that it is part of a call center syndicate.
Aug 15, 2025 | Social & Health
Verified: Elderly allowance increases to 1,250 baht/month in October 2025 — Department of Older Persons confirms it’s not true, do not share!
Do not share! The news claiming approval of a new elderly allowance rate of 1,250 baht per month has been verified as fake news.
Jul 9, 2025 | Social & Health
Verified: Experts confirm “stainless steel soap” does not clean the body, despite viral clip with over 1 million views
An academic expert states that “stainless steel soap” cannot cleanse the body, following the circulation of a clip claiming that the product can eliminate body odor and clean the entire body. The video, a Facebook Reels advertisement, has garnered over 1 million views.
Jun 19, 2025 | Social & Health
