BANGKOK — The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has condemned a manipulated video circulating on social media, saying it contained fabricated narration and distorted content aimed at undermining relations between China and Thailand.
In a statement issued on 23 June, the embassy said it had recently become aware of a video titled “Chinese woman warns Thai people” that had been shared online.
According to the embassy, the video used footage originally posted by a Chinese tourist recounting her travel experience in Thailand without permission. The footage was allegedly edited in a misleading manner and accompanied by fabricated voiceover narration.
The embassy said comments in the narration concerning China and China-Thailand relations were “entirely fabricated” and falsely portrayed the relationship between the two countries.
It described the content as an attack on the long-standing friendship between China and Thailand and said it was “deeply shocked” by the incident.
The embassy added that it had reported the matter to Thailand’s Anti-Fake News Center.
“The Chinese Embassy in Thailand condemns and opposes any dissemination of false information,” the statement said.
The embassy also pledged to work with individuals and organisations in both countries to safeguard the overall friendship between China and Thailand.
