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“Anutin” Does Not Cancel Gold Card, Elderly Allowance, or State Welfare Card
Thai PBS Verify investigated online posts claiming that "Anutin" is preparing to cancel the 30-Baht Universal Coverage Scheme (Gold Card), the 3,000-Baht elderly living allowance, and revoke State Welfare Card rights. The claims were found to be distorted information. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) and the government spokesperson confirmed there is no policy to cancel Gold Card rights, elderly living allowances continue to be paid at existing rates, and State Welfare Card beneficiaries can still perform identity verification and request rights reviews as scheduled.
Aug 12, 2026 | Politics
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
AI-Generated Image Claiming Flooding at Phaya Satta Nagaraj Courtyard, Nakhon Phanom
Verification of an image claiming to show flooding at the Phaya Satta Nagaraj Courtyard in Nakhon Phanom Province, to the extent that people had to use boats to get around, found that the image was AI-generated. However, on August 9, 2026, Nakhon Phanom Province did experience heavy rainfall and flooding in several areas.
Aug 10, 2026 | Environment & Disaster
Viral Clip of Trump Giving Netanyahu a Piggyback Ride Is Likely AI-Generated
A viral video claiming that “Trump gave Netanyahu a piggyback ride” has amassed more than 1.8 million views, but fact-checking indicates that the video is highly likely to be AI-generated.
Aug 10, 2026 | Around the World
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
Video of Imran Khan Crying with Red Eyes Is AI-Generated
A video clip showing former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan crying with red eyes and accompanied by inflammatory claims about the United States was actually created using AI. White House records show that Khan’s meeting with Donald Trump in 2019 focused on bilateral cooperation and did not involve any of the events described in the viral claims.
Aug 7, 2026 | Around the World
Viral Clip “Praying Across the London Underground” Created with AI
Thai PBS Verify investigated a video showing Muslims laying prayer mats and blocking trains in the London Underground, accompanied by claims of “Shakira law.” The review found that the clip was AI‑generated, contradicting Islamic principles, and was being used to stir up religious hatred.
Aug 5, 2026
12-8-69 Viral video of Netanyahu insulting two US cabinet members identified as deepfake by Thai PBS Verify.
Thai PBS Verify traced a viral clip of Netanyahu insulting US ministers, revealing suspicious AI facial edits and sudden body glitches. Formal analysis confirms the video was manipulated, prompting warnings not to fall for global political rumors.
Aug 4, 2026 | Around the World
Fake News Claim: Senior Police Officer Bowing to Politician — Alleged AI Image, Verified as Real from 2018
The Anti Fake News page circulated a post showing a senior police officer bowing to a well‑known politician, claiming the image was AI‑generated and labeling it “fake news.”
Aug 4, 2026 | Social & Health
