DE warns the public about the fake “Thailand lottery Game Tips” Facebook page falsely claiming that the Royal Thai Police has opened registration for victims to recover money lost to scammers, urging people to beware of financial losses and theft of 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 16 August 2026, AFNC monitored a total of 110,966 messages, of which 16,207 required verification. All 16,207 leads were identified through Social Listening. A total of 24 issues required verification, with results received from relevant agencies for nine cases.
Among the seven stories that attracted the greatest public attention, three were confirmed as true, three were identified as fake news, and one was identified as misleading information:
Fake News: Thailand has registered methamphetamine (“yaba”) as a UNESCO World Heritage item.
True News: The Government is moving forward with the New Route – New Airline measure, offering a 50% reduction in airport fees.
True News: The Cabinet has approved reforms to the government workforce management system, with 11 support job categories to be gradually phased out upon retirement from fiscal year 2027 onward.
Misleading Information: Flaxseed can prevent breast cancer and balance hormones.
Fake News: The Royal Thai Police has opened the “Thailand lottery Game Tips” Facebook page for victims of online scams to register for refunds.
Fake News: Chulalongkorn University medical students presented identification cards to undertake clinical training at hospitals in Si Sa Ket and Amnat Charoen provinces.
True News: Legally registered spouses of all genders are entitled to equal marriage benefits under the Social Security system in accordance with applicable criteria.
One of the notable fake stories claimed that the Royal Thai Police had opened the “Thailand lottery Game Tips” Facebook page for victims to register to recover money lost to online scammers. The DE Ministry, in coordination with the Royal Thai Police, confirmed that the page is fake.
The “Thailand lottery Game Tips” page has used paid advertisements encouraging people who have been scammed to register for refunds. The Royal Thai Police warns the public not to trust information posted on the page, as it falsely impersonates the agency and is not an official channel of the Royal Thai Police.
People seeking to recover money lost to scammers must submit applications only through channels designated by the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO). AMLO has no policy allowing refund applications or registrations through social media platforms such as Facebook, LINE, or TikTok.
Applications may be submitted through three official channels:
In person at AMLO or another location designated by authorized officials.
By registered mail. Through electronic channels designated by AMLO, as specified in the relevant official announcement.
Victims can follow official updates, lists of accounts linked to offenders, and the progress of refund applications only through AMLO’s official website.
The DE Ministry remains concerned about the spread of fake news and misinformation across online and social media platforms. A lack of awareness and the sharing of false information can lead people to believe misleading claims, cause misunderstanding, result in financial losses or theft of personal information, and potentially have wider impacts on society.
The public is therefore encouraged to trust and share useful information only from official sources and to carefully verify the 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.
