DE warns the public about fake claims inviting people to add a LINE account for “legal underground lottery” allegedly certified by the Government Lottery Office, urging people to beware of scammers seeking money and personal information.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), through the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand (AFNC), has released the latest results of its fake news monitoring and reporting efforts. The initiative is in line with the policy of Mr.Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, to strengthen public awareness of technology-related crimes, fake news, and misinformation.
On 28 June 2026, AFNC monitored a total of 130,045 messages and identified 1,915 messages requiring verification. The largest number of reports came from Social Listening channels, accounting for 1,910 messages, followed by five reports received through the AFNC Line Official account. A total of 17 issues were investigated, with verification results received from relevant agencies for 14 cases.
Among the seven stories that attracted the greatest public attention, two were confirmed as true, three were identified as fake news, and two were classified as misleading information. These included:
- Fake News: A legal underground lottery operated through the LINE account “Charoen Sap” is certified by the Government Lottery Office.
- Misleading Information: A Myanmar broker is opening bank accounts for Myanmar nationals in Phuket for 1,500 baht.
- True News: Thailand is promoting OTOP products through Shopee to expand into online and international markets.
- Misleading Information: Drinking smoothies made from raw leaves and vegetables can shrink cancer tumors and restore taste and salivary gland function.
- True News: The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) are monitoring and inspecting substandard “Squishy” products.
- Fake News: BAAC provides loan service inquiries through the LINE account **@588fbmxs**.
- Fake News: Thailand is preparing for the impacts of Tropical storms Higos and Mekkhala.
One of the most notable fake stories claimed that a “legal underground lottery” operated through the LINE account **Charoen Sap** had been certified by the Government Lottery Office (GLO). The DE Ministry coordinated with the Government Lottery Office under the Ministry of Finance and confirmed that the claim is false.
The Government Lottery Office stated that it has no connection with the LINE account mentioned in the claim. Scammers have falsely used the agency’s name to make the information appear credible.
The Government Lottery Office also confirmed that official online lottery tickets are sold only through the **Paotang** application and other authorized channels. The public is urged not to believe or share information that does not come from official sources.
The DE Ministry remains concerned about the spread of fake news and misinformation across online and social media platforms. Sharing unverified information may lead to misunderstanding, financial losses, misuse of personal information, and broader impacts on society.
The public is encouraged to trust and share information only from official sources and to carefully verify facts and website links before believing or forwarding any information.
People who encounter suspicious information or possible fake news can report it or verify information through the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand via Hotline 1111 ext. 87, available 24 hours a day.