Cambodia
Cambodian Ministry of Defense claimed that “Thai military-media” published fake news. Verification result clearly confirms that Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets at Thai community.
The Facebook page of the Cambodian Ministry of Defense posted a claim that "Thai military and media" had published fake news, specifically: "Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets, shelling Thai citizens' residences." After verification, the evidence is clear: Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets down onto the community, leaving people seriously injured. Meanwhile, foreign media encountered the incident while reporting live, clearly confirming that Cambodia intentionally fired into the Thai community area.
Dec 18, 2025
Cambodian media posted a claim that the “Deputy Commander of the 31st Infantry Division died at Ta Kwai Temple,” which turned out to be fabricated “fake news” aimed at inciting hatred.
Cambodian media published a message claiming that “the deputy commander of Thailand’s 31st Infantry Division died in combat,” which drew thousands of reactions from Cambodian social media users. But upon verification, it was found to be merely fake news intended solely to create hatred.
Dec 17, 2025
A Cambodian man posted an image claiming to show the “body of a Thai soldier,” but verification shows it is an old photo from the 2013 attack on a Marine Corps base in Narathiwat — unrelated to the current Thailand–Cambodia situation.
Thai PBS Verify examined a post by a Cambodian user claiming to show a dead Thai soldier. The post drew thousands of comments and was shared more than 200 times. However, the image was found to be from a 2013 insurgent attack in Narathiwat Province and is unrelated to the Thailand–Cambodia situation.
Nov 17, 2025
“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
Beware of fake pages! Impersonating “Hataitip Fund” to receive donations for the construction of a fence and bunkers along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Fake page found soliciting donations for building a fence and bunkers along the Thai–Cambodian border. Hataitip Fund side stresses that contributions should be made only through official channels.
Nov 3, 2025
“Hun Sen” inviting “Ice Rakchanok” to move to Cambodia with the position of Wife No. 1 is Fake News
A post claiming that “Hun Sen,” the former Prime Minister of Cambodia, invited “Ice” Rakchanok Srinok to live in Cambodia and offered her the position of Wife No. 1 is false information.
Oct 28, 2025
Verified: Facebook Post Claiming ‘South Korean Police Arrested Cambodian illegal Workers’ Was Actually Created from an Old Video – AI
Thai PBS Verify found a Facebook post claiming that Cambodian workers were arrested by South Korean police after protesting for justice, leading to popular online media and famous influencers believing and sharing it thousands of times. However, upon verification, it was found that the images were merely created by combining AI-generated content with pictures of an old incident.
Oct 18, 2025
Verified: Viral post claims South Korea plans military action against Cambodia—actually a clip from Armed Forces Day parade
A video clip has been found showing South Korean military vehicles equipped with weapons alongside the claim:
Oct 17, 2025
Verified: A well-known page claimed the 2nd Army Area was “preparing five thousand soldiers” for a clash with Cambodia. The fact is, this was a statement evaluating the soldiers’ morale.
A well-known page was found to have claimed Thailand was ready to end the war, sending five thousand soldiers to control the border, and cited a statement from the 2nd Army Area. The statement was an evaluation of the troops' health during a border surveillance mission and was not related to troop mobilization at all.
Sep 1, 2025
Verified: Post claiming to show Thai victims in the Thai-Cambodia incident is actually an old clip of a bus accident in Prachin Buri
A video showing coffins being shared with the claim that they are Thai victims has been found to be misleading. In reality, it is an old clip of a bus carrying participants of a waste bank project study tour that overturned in Prachin Buri, unrelated to the Thai-Cambodia situation.
Aug 28, 2025
Verification: TikTok clip claiming to show Phu Mak Khuea is actually Khao No, Nakhon Sawan Province.
A TikTok account shared images claiming to be Phu Mak Khuea, but Thai PBS Verify has confirmed that it is actually Khao No in Nakhon Sawan Province. Experts note that fake news can easily generate engagement, leading to impacts where people are unable to distinguish accurate information.
Aug 26, 2025
Verified: The image used by Cambodian media claiming that Thailand fired phosphorus munitions at Cambodian civilians is actually an old photo from Lebanon in 2023.
Distorted information was detected from Cambodian media, which used an image from an incident in Lebanon in 2023 and claimed it was an attack by Thailand using white phosphorus munitions. The Royal Thai Army confirmed the use of phosphorus rounds but insisted it did not violate international law, as they were only used against military targets. Experts warn that white phosphorus is a hazardous substance which, although not classified as a chemical weapon, can cause severe harm to humans and the environment.
Aug 26, 2025
Cambodian Media Publishes False Report of Bomb Attack in Narathiwat, Old Photos Misused
Thai PBS Verify has identified a false report circulating on Facebook from a Cambodian news outlet. The post showed an old photo of a destroyed residence, falsely described as the aftermath of an insurgent attack on a factory in Narathiwat. Verification confirmed the image was reused from past events and the claim is untrue.
Aug 25, 2025
Verified: Video of Cambodia’s defense spokesperson speaking Thai is a deepfake
A viral Facebook clip showing Cambodia’s defense spokesperson apparently speaking Thai, to complain about Thai hospitals allegedly rejecting Cambodian patients, has been found to be a deepfake.
Aug 2, 2025
Verified: Thailand’s acting defence minister did not rebuke reporters over Cambodia
A viral Facebook post, accusing Thailand’s Acting Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit of rebuking reporters over questions related to Thailand denying medical assistance to Cambodians, is disinformation.
Aug 1, 2025