By Woraprat Lerpaisal

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has set up a center to investigate fake news, which could hamper the government’s efforts in containing the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

DSI director-general Korawat Panprapakorn said the task force, which is in line with the policy of the Justice Minister, will also support the DSI in its investigations allowed under DSI law.

 

He said fake news has been spreading throughout the Covid-19 crisis, ranging from the promotion of herbs as a cure to drug recommendations by senior doctors.

 

Mr Korawat said the anti-fake news center will investigate attempts to spread false news to mislead the public about the Covid-19 situation with a focus on online platforms before submitting reports to the Justice Ministry and those up in the chain of command.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2021-05-03

 

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Oh look ???? Blackshirts are back, where have we seen those before ? ????

since november 2019 (just before covid) the special government anti-fake department was formed, with some 1.5k workers (as I remember).

selling herbs to boost immune system and such or advising public on medicines by professional doctors has nothing to do with wrong news. The government agencies don't have the right to teach public what supplements to take and can't reprimand doctors for their work.

DSI is a police department. Nothing to do with health and medicine.

 

So far all those anti-fake agencies and initiatives are no more than a form of censorship public opinion. They will be more than happy to run after opposition politicians, street protesters and any form of discontent on social media.

Their only goal is to protect the government official line, and not the law.

There were numerous times (more like hundreds and thousands), when top officials were telling outright lies, spreading disinformation on purpose. Such as giving unconfirmed info. Changing important policies within hours. Deleting their social media posts when confronted by public. They were never investigated. They will be never punished. Because they are outside law.

 

Even the very same guy talks to the press, directly into their microphones, without mask and even face cover. How much he knows about regulations?

Edited May 3, 20215 yr by internationalism

Wait, I thought that Prawit had already set up an investigation unit for Fake news.  Why the need for competing fake news investigation teams.

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

Mr Korawat said the anti-fake news center will investigate attempts to spread false news to mislead the public about the Covid-19 situation with a focus on online platforms before submitting reports to the Justice Ministry and those up in the chain of command.

https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/fake-news-and-thailands-information-wars/

The Defense Ministry and armed forces have been told by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to take legal action to curb the spread of so-called "fake news" and information online.

fake news man in Hua Hin.

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He said fake news has been spreading throughout the Covid-19 crisis, ranging from the promotion of herbs as a cure to drug recommendations by senior doctors.

here is someone they can investigate:

 

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The Minister of Public Health has pointed out daily COVID-19 infection rates have begun to stagnate and the situation should begin to normalize in 2-3 weeks while calling on hospitals to bolster protection by dispensing Creat and assuring patients that two million Favipiravir pills are available with more to be ordered.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Chanvirakul, speaking at a ceremony to provide 600,000 Creat capsules to hospitals, stated that the herbal remedy is part of a national registry of treatments made known to hospitals, which are able to prescribe the herb as an alternative remedy for those with COVID-19, noting data will be collected on its use to verify common perceptions of its efficacy.

 

Fake  you.

56 minutes ago, webfact said:

DSI director-general Korawat Panprapakorn said the task force, which is in line with the policy of the Justice Minister, will also support the DSI in its investigations allowed under DSI law.

So the recent news about the Justice Minister being a super Covid-19 spreader will be declared fake then? ....

You can start with this article from the Nation. It is bunk. Any Google search, even on Astra Zenica's own site, will show that this information is inaccurate at best, downright dangerous at worst. Even both shots of AZ does not result in this level of immunity.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/life/40000492 

 

You can't make this stuff up, can you?

Must be a fake Justice Minister spreading fake news.

How do we know DSI director-general Korawat Panprapakorn is not fake news ?

39 minutes ago, DLock said:

You can start with this article from the Nation. It is bunk. Any Google search, even on Astra Zenica's own site, will show that this information is inaccurate at best, downright dangerous at worst. Even both shots of AZ does not result in this level of immunity.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/life/40000492 

 

Have to agree it's complete ballcox, not only that but NO vaccine gives you immunity, it hopefully prevents a severe infection & death.

so start with the fake numbers of Covid cases first, than check the timeline of the Justice Minister who didn't care to spread Covid, Anutin with his fake messages and talks all the time about difficulties to get vaccines and Prayuth who tells fake stories all the time.. and so on and on and on

Who decides what's the truth and what's fake news?

The DSI's work should be easy, any communications from any member of the Prayut Government may be considered fake news.

19 hours ago, webfact said:

He said fake news has been spreading throughout the Covid-19 crisis, ranging from the promotion of herbs as a cure to drug recommendations by senior doctors.

And the governments claim to be in control??

I they are serious about fake news, I can suggest 3-4 things they can address.

 

1) there is such a thing as an international driving license.

 

2) you can extend a visa inside Thailand

 

3) you cannot travel or use a pink ID outside of the issuing province.

 

4) Young Thai girls find me attractive

 

This will give them further power to shut down dissenting voices.

 

Meanwhile 'good people' that like to frequent high-end sex clubs in Thong Lor and have parties and gatherings won't have to explain their motives, movements or face any repercussions.

19 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Wait, I thought that Prawit had already set up an investigation unit for Fake news.  Why the need for competing fake news investigation teams.

https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/fake-news-and-thailands-information-wars/

The Defense Ministry and armed forces have been told by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to take legal action to curb the spread of so-called "fake news" and information online.

I think you will find that was fake news, although ultimately only time will tell.

15 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Who decides what's the truth and what's fake news?

 

Whoever is in charge.

Its the same everywhere.

On 5/3/2021 at 1:51 PM, webfact said:

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has set up a center to investigate fake news

Fake News: Anything speech counter to the official narrative. 

On 5/3/2021 at 5:34 PM, tomazbodner said:

Who decides what's the truth and what's fake news?

Those who have the guns and the jails.