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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
Video Clip of Sugarcane Farmers Front Ministry Misrepresented as Anti-Government Protest
Thai PBS Verify investigated a rally video clip claiming to show citizens taking to the streets to oust the government. The footage captures over 2,500 sugarcane farmers gathering front of Ministry of Industry on June 26, 2026, to demand 120 baht per ton in financial assistance for fresh sugarcane harvesting. The clip takes genuine event footage and presents it completely out of context.
Aug 28, 2026 | Politics
Viral Nepal-China Landslide Video Garnering Millions of Views Exposed as Recycled Footage From Russia and Japan
A fake news clip racking up over a million views claimed to show "disaster footage of floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border." Thai PBS Verify investigated and found that the clip is a compilation of old footage from a 2025 Russian mudslide, mirrored horizontally, spliced with a 2021 Japanese landslide.
Aug 28, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Fact-check: Does AstraZeneca Vaccination Years Ago Still Pose a Risk of Blood Clots?
Investigations by several medical organizations indicate that Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is a very rare adverse event associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Symptoms typically develop within 4–30 days after vaccination. Healthcare professionals are therefore advised to monitor for the condition and conduct prompt screening when relevant symptoms occur. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also stated that during the period of active COVID-19 transmission, the benefits of vaccination in preventing severe disease substantially outweighed the risks associated with TTS.
Aug 25, 2026 | Health
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
Shooting of Ranger in Narathiwat: AI-Generated Image Found to Enhance CCTV Footage, Making It Impossible to Determine Whether the “Tattoo” Is Real
AI-generated image of the suspect who shot a ranger in Rangae appears to show a “tattoo.” Thai PBS Verify checked the image and confirmed that AI was used to add details to the image. Experts identified numerous suspicious elements, while an academic expert stressed that AI-generated images cannot be used as reliable references.
Aug 23, 2026 | Crime
Fact Check: Can You Really Pay with Your Palm in China? Revealed The Origins of “Palm Payment”
Fact-checked: It's true! China indeed utilizes palm-scanning technology for payments, known as "Palm Payment." Users can register their palm biometric data and link it to their payment account, allowing them to scan their palm to pay for goods without pulling out a phone or card.
Aug 21, 2026 | Science & Tech
True! Toothpaste Containing 5,000 ppm Fluoride Is Classified as a “Dangerous Drug” — But There Is No Need to Panic!
The news is true, but there is no need to panic! Following the publication in the Royal Gazette of a notification concerning medicines containing 5,000 ppm fluoride, many people came to believe that “fluoride is dangerous” and that fluoride toothpaste should therefore be avoided. However, the fact is that fluoride toothpaste is available in different concentrations and is intended for different purposes.
Aug 21, 2026 | Health
