Over 60% of Thais Concerned About Fake News in the AI Era, Seeking Solutions with ASEAN
Currently, the problem of fake news has become a significant issue with a major impact on Thai society, especially in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) technology plays a role in making fabricated information easier to appear credible. This has led many citizens to feel uncertain about receiving information through online channels.
According to a report from the ASEAN INFORMED 2026 project, in which Thai PBS Verify participated, interesting data revealed that over 63% of Thais are highly concerned about their ability to distinguish between real and fake news. This reflects that current media consumers need more accurate tools and skills for fact-checking.
In this discussion, experts exchanged perspectives to find solutions to this crisis, focusing on building cooperation at the ASEAN regional level to develop systematic approaches for handling misinformation, including the use of fact-checking technology and raising public awareness.
Proposals resulting from this discussion will be compiled and presented as Thailand's guidelines to the ASEAN meeting, aiming to elevate communication standards and create a safe and reliable information environment for people in the region.
Ultimately, solving the problem of fake news does not depend on any single agency alone, but requires cooperation from the government, the media, and the public to verify information before sharing, in order to build a sustainably media-literate society in the digital age.