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Silom crowd video clip falsely linked to anti-Anutin protest
A viral video claiming to show crowds gathering on Silom Road to demand the resignation of Anutin Charnvirakul has been found to be unrelated to politics. Verification shows the footage actually depicts revellers attending the 2069 Navaratri Festival at Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, commonly known as Wat Khaek, in Bangkok's Silom area.
Oct 30, 2026
Old 2025 Songkhla deluge photos falsely shared in 2026
Images circulating on social media purporting to show flooding in Chana district, Songkhla, on Oct 28, 2026, were actually taken during floods in November 2025, according to Thai PBS Verify. A local business appearing in the pictures confirmed there was no flooding in the area as claimed.
Oct 28, 2026 | Social
False claim on non-existent ‘Chamchuri basil’ sale ban debunked
A viral social media post claiming that anyone who grows and sells four basil varieties called "Chamchuri 1-4" could face up to two years in jail and a 400,000-baht fine is misleading, according to a fact-check by Thai PBS Verify. Authorities say the varieties named in the post do not exist, and the public can continue growing and selling basil leaves as usual.
Oct 24, 2026 | Social
AI image falsely claims Louvre is on fire
Thai PBS Verify has found that a viral image purporting to show the Louvre museum in Paris ablaze was generated by artificial intelligence. Although protests and violence have been reported in France, there is no evidence that the museum caught fire as claimed.
Oct 20, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
AI image falsely shows elderly couple stripped by Paris rioters
Thai PBS Verify has found that an image claiming to show French protesters assaulting and robbing an elderly couple is AI-generated.
Oct 20, 2026 | Around the World
AI image falsely depicts pro-Palestinian Eiffel Tower protest
Thai PBS Verify has found that a dramatic image said to show protesters waving Palestinian flags amid smoke near the Eiffel Tower was generated by artificial intelligence, despite real demonstrations taking place in France in October 2026.
Oct 19, 2026 | Around the World
Crocodile photo in Prachin Buri warning traced to Sri Lanka
A photograph shared with a warning that about 70 crocodiles had escaped in Bang Yang and Bang Taen subdistricts of Prachin Buri was taken in Sri Lanka, Thai PBS Verify has found. Although a crocodile was reportedly spotted beside the Bang Pakong River during flooding in the province, there is no evidence confirming that 70 of the reptiles escaped as claimed.
Oct 15, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
The clip showing a 2-meter flood in Bang Khla is actually AI-created.
Thai PBS Verify has examined the circulating clip alleging a 2-meter flood in Bang Khla, Chachoengsao, entering its second week. Several verification platforms confirmed that the footage is very likely AI-generated. Meanwhile, conditions on the ground are gradually improving across many areas, although localized flooding persists.
Oct 12, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Viral Aerial Flood Image of Chachoengsao Proven to be AI-Generated
An aerial image of flooding in Chachoengsao, previously circulated online, has been verified by Thai PBS Verify as AI-generated, aligning with findings from various detection tools and experts. However, real-world flooding in the region has caused heavy damage to agriculture.
Oct 7, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
