Thai PBS Verify inspected the whirlwind video clip posted by the Drama-addict page, which was shared over 1,600 times. The clip shows a strong rotational wind current, resembling a waterspout, blowing off house roofs and damaging buildings. The post contained the following caption. (Click to view the saved original content)
“Whirlwind at Ban Khao, Ban Khao Sub-district, Ranot District, Songkhla Province, moments ago. There is damage to many households.”
Thai PBS Verify found the source from: Facebook.
Whirlwind Video Posted by the Drama-addict Page
Is it Real or AI-Generated?
Thai PBS Verify submitted the video clip for examination using the AI image verification tool on the Hive Moderation website. The inspection found no evidence that AI created the clip.
The verification results found no indication that the image was created by AI.
Furthermore, when we searched for the keywords “Whirlwind Ranot“ (พายุหมุน ระโนด) on Google Search Engine, we found a Facebook user who posted images of the damage after the incident. These photos showed damage to residents’ homes and were posted at 5:04 PM on November 24th, 2025. (Click to view the saved original content)
Image from a Facebook user posting damage photos from the whirlwind that occurred at 5:04 PM on November 24th, 2025.
Where is the Incident Location?
When submitting one of the incident photos for verification via Google Maps, it was found that the damaged house is in Ban Khao Sub-district, Ranot District, Songkhla Province. This is confirmed as the house image in the post matches a specific home in Ban Khao Sub-district, Ranot District, Songkhla Province.
Image of the house damaged by the whirlwind from the post (Top) compared with the image from Google Maps (Bottom).)
However, there are currently no reports of injuries or fatalities. Local officials and relevant agencies are preparing to visit the area to thoroughly inspect the damage and provide further assistance to affected residents.
Regarding the weather conditions in the southern region during this period, scattered thunderstorms and occasional gusty winds are still occurring. Residents in risk areas are therefore urged to monitor the situation closely.
