After Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, rumors about U.S. President Donald Trump’s reaction quickly spread online. A viral image claiming Trump declared himself the new Pope was widely shared on social media, drawing mixed reactions. However, Fact Crescendo confirmed that the image was AI-generated, and the claim was made in satire. Social […]
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As Thailand welcomes the New Year with nationwide celebrations, a widely shared video clip on social media shows people fleeing in panic through the streets. The footage is accompanied by claims that Thais are running from one another due to an earthquake that struck the country on New Year’s Day. However, Fact Crescendo discovers that […]
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After an earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand in late March, numerous video clips were widely shared on social media. Among them was a video showing a crowd of people running to escape a collapsing building, which was posted online along with claims that it depicted a recent earthquake in Chiang Mai on April 21. This […]
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Khmer New Year, or “Choul Chnam Thmey,” is one of the most important holidays in Cambodia, where people celebrate, spend time with family, visit pagodas, and gather at specific spots to splash water on each other. Recently, a viral image showing a crowd of people was claimed to depict a water festival during the Khmer […]
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After the earthquake affected Myanmar and Thailand, a video clip showing the damage to ancient temple structures was shared on social media, featuring footage before and after the recent natural disaster. Many social media users shared and reacted to the post. However, after conducting a Google Reverse Image search, we discovered that the claim posted […]
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Just days after the American astronaut Sunita Williams safely landed on Earth following her return from an orbital mission aboard the International Space Station, a viral social media claim stated she got a pre-approved personal loan offered by an Indian financial corporation. However, our investigation reveals the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A claim […]
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Images of crocodile racing have been widely circulated on social media, accompanied by claims that they depict a crocodile racing event held in Sarawak, Malaysia. While many users have shared their opinions and questioned the authenticity of these images, our investigation has verified that the claims are false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Images showing individuals riding […]
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As online scams continue to spread using various images, a post recently claimed that Phnom Penh International Airport is organizing an annual sale of unclaimed luggage. This post has attracted significant attention from social media users in Cambodia. However, our investigation has confirmed that this claim is nothing more than an online scam. Social Media […]
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A clip of fire and firefighters trying to extinguish it was widely shared on social media, claiming it was the wildfire in Los Angeles, California in January. The clip had been shared more than 1,000 times along with reactions and comments. However, running Google Reverse Image Search proves the claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM […]
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Recently, several rumors and accusations have surfaced regarding Elon Musk, the world’s richest person. Among them, a post spread on social media claimed that he had died. This rumor quickly gained tra ction and was widely shared on different platforms. However, after conducting a fact-checking investigation, Fact Crescendo determined that the claim was false. Social […]
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An image showing houses along a straight road was widely shared on social media, with claims that it depicted a village in Poland. This assertion garnered numerous shares, reactions, and comments from users. However, after running Google Reverse Image Search, we concluded that this claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM An image of houses along […]
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Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, was nominated by US President Donald Trump as Secretary of Government Efficiency. Just over two weeks later, a photo emerged on social media showing Musk sleeping on the floor. The image was accompanied by claims that it depicted the billionaire asleep in his office. However, after thorough verification, we […]
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Recently, a video showing the Tikal Temple in Guatemala was posted online, featuring a group of small animals that look like dinosaurs. The video included a claim that these animals were real dinosaurs, which sparked many reactions and shares on social media. However, after verifying the images through a Google Reverse Image Search, we discovered […]
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. A few days later, a claim surfaced on social media that lightning had struck the White House as the president entered the Oval Office. Images and videos of the lightning were also posted on social media and widely […]
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After the tragic collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on January 29, 2025, a viral photo emerged showing a plane floating on water, with claims that it was from the Washington crash. The image quickly spread across social media, sparking heated reactions. However, after verification using an AI […]
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Photos and videos capturing the devastation of the wildfire in Los Angeles, Southern California, have been trending online, with many images depicting the heroic efforts of firefighters battling the flames. Among the most widely shared content are images of firefighters rescuing pets from the inferno, which have quickly gained traction across various social media platforms. […]
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Trump’s immigration policies were among the most controversial aspects of his presidency, focusing on border security, reducing illegal immigration, and restricting legal immigration. Recently, a photo of police officers detaining a man in a “Latinos for Trump” shirt has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions on social media. Social Media Claim On January 29, 2025, a […]
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After Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States last week, a viral video clip showing his youngest son appearing extremely tall circulated widely on social media. This led to numerous questions from users regarding his height. However, our investigation revealed that the video had been altered. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A […]
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After the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Southern California, photos and videos of the disaster are trending online. One of them has caught widespread attention. The photo, which claims to show a church surviving the flames, has shocked many users and sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms. However, Fact Crescendo’s investigation found […]
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Photos of remarkable structures from around the world have been shared on social media platforms. Recently, a viral claim circulated, suggesting that a photo of road construction was the ongoing road construction in Vladivostok, Russia. This claim sparked widespread discussion among social media users. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA […]
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While TikTok, targeted by the U.S. government over national security concerns, faces a ban unless its owner ByteDance sells it, a claim that the app has already been bought and acquired by Donald Trump was widely shared, but Fact Crescendo has debunked the claim and found the claim is not true. This is about our […]
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Photos of remarkable structures from around the world have been shared on social media platforms. Recently, a viral claim circulated, suggesting that a photo of a steel and concrete bridge was a Russian bridge crossing the Yenisei River. This claim sparked widespread discussion among social media users. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is […]
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A recent wildfire engulfed a large part of Los Angeles, California, this week. Amidst the chaos, a widespread claim emerged that the iconic Hollywood sign was on fire, shocking social media users worldwide. However, our investigation revealed that this claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Images of the iconic Hollywood sign shrouded in flames have […]
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After an earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday, a video circulated on social media, falsely claiming to show the disaster. The video received significant attention, with many believing it depicted the recent earthquake in Tibet. However, our investigation revealed that the claim was false. Social Media Claim A 22-second video clip showing an earthquake striking buildings […]
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A former Cambodian opposition MP Lim Kimya was fatally shot by a gunman in Bangkok on January 7, 2025. Then, a viral claim stated the gunman was arrested by Thai police. Another claim said that he was arrested at the Cambodia-Thailand border as he attempted to cross to Cambodia. However, our investigation found out the […]
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Since President Trump’s election, one of his nominated cabinet members, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been vocal about removing harmful ingredients from food, promoting healthier lifestyles, and reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods. However, a viral claim has circulated on social media stating that, effective January 20th, all consumption of Diet Coke will be banned […]
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While the freedom to create and access media content has expanded in recent years, the rise of fake and inaccurate information has also become a significant issue. This growing problem is a major concern for social media users, as well as for society and the nation at large. The unchecked spread of misinformation can lead […]
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Yesterday, a viral social media claim suggested that Cambodian National Police Chief Sar Thet was urgently hospitalized after being shot by an unknown gunman in his office. The claim quickly spread across social media. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM An opposition politician living in exile abroad claimed on […]
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Recently, a photo of a pregnant girl was posted on social media, claiming she is the youngest pregnant child in the Philippines at just 9 years old, with her partner being only 12. This claim was widely shared on social media. However, our verification found that this claim is incorrect. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A photo […]
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An image of three girls has been widely circulated on social media, claiming that it features Cambodia’s most famous female artists from about 50 years ago. This claim has garnered significant attention and reactions from users. However, a reverse image search proved the claim was false.
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Numerous rumors and claims about Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, have been widely circulated on social media over the past month. The latest viral rumor claims the world’s richest billionaire had acquired CNN for $3 billion. This rumor has gained significant traction online, generating a multitude of reactions, comments, and […]
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Over the past month, numerous claims and rumors have surfaced about Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. The latest claim, which has taken social media by storm, alleged that the billionaire has acquired the Ford automobile brand, a move surprising the world. However, our thorough investigation has revealed that the claim […]
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Recently, several users have started sharing claims that Apple is adding ChatGPT to every iPhone to analyze and collect user data. This claim has sparked significant discussion and confusion on social media, with people expressing concerns about privacy and data security. However, after further investigation, we have discovered that this claim is misleading. This is […]
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After Israel launched airstrikes on Iran last Saturday, an image of a massive fire was widely circulated on social media, purportedly showing an explosion caused by the strikes. However, as the image was widely shared, we discovered it was missing context. The image depicts a fire at Iran’s oil refinery that occurred over three years […]
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In the wake of the recent Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon, a photo has circulated widely among media outlets and social media users, claiming to show a fireball resulting from one of the attacks on the city. One particular image depicts a large explosion and is accompanied by claims that it occurred in Lebanon. This […]
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Amid widespread rumors about the release of Tesla’s PI smartphone at the end of this year, a Facebook post claimed to show the inside of Tesla’s mobile phone manufacturing plant. This post has been shared multiple times in recent days. However, running a reverse image search revealed that the photo was digitally edited. SOCIAL MEDIA […]
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Misinformation surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict often stems from misinterpreted images, misleading headlines, or out-of-context statements shared on social media. Recently, a viral photo claiming to show a dog owner killed in Israeli airstrikes circulated on these platforms. However, it features old footage from Yemen, which has been improperly linked to current events. Social Media Claim […]
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Recently, a number of users have begun sharing statements intended to stop Meta from using their personal information and photos. This claim has generated significant discussion and confusion on social media, as people express their worries about privacy and data security. However, after further examination, we discovered that this claim is misleading. Social Media Claim […]
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As the Facebook platform is open for commercial promotions, powdered milk Neysure Gold has been widely circulated in the form of product promotion on social media for several months. The promotional videos claim this product effectively cures kidney failure in the human body. These ads gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation […]
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While the world-famous American soft drink company Coca-Cola has recently launched a custom cans campaign, a viral claim surfaced on social media stating that the company does not allow “Jesus” to be printed on custom cans, while other religious figures can be included. This claim has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among consumers. However, upon […]
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Recent announcements circulated on social media in the region claimed Marshall products were discounted up to 80% off for those who place online orders. These announcements gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation proves they were false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A viral announcement recently claimed that UK-based speaker manufacturer Marshall […]
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As Hurricane Milton approached Florida’s western coast, a viral claim emerged that boxing legend Mike Tyson had announced a fight against the monstrous storm. Accompanying this claim were photos of Tyson in boxing action amid rain and floods. These images went viral, sparking numerous reactions and comments. However, imagery detectors revealed the photos were digitally […]
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While the US rapper P-Diddy’s scandal has garnered significant attention, an old video clip of a young Justin Bieber has resurfaced, misleadingly claiming to be a result of his attendance at P-Diddy’s party. This video has been widely shared on social media, but our investigation reveals that the claim attached to it is misleading. This […]
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It’s been over two years since comedian Chris Rock was slapped by actor Will Smith on stage at the Academy Awards. Recently, a claim virally circulated on social media claimed Rock won a lawsuit and received $40 million in damages from Smith. This claim has circulated widely, garnering numerous reactions and comments. However, reviewing reliable […]
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Every year, numerous photos compete for the title of best photograph of the year by National Geographic. Recently, a viral image depicting a whale alongside a super full moon has been claimed to be the winner for 2024. However, the Fact Crescendo team found these photos to be edited and AI-generated. This is about our […]
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Recent images of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holding a Huawei smartphone have gone viral, prompting mixed reactions on social media. In a country known for strict control over technology, this image raised questions about the accessibility of modern devices among the elite compared to ordinary citizens. However, after running a Google Reverse Image […]
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Tesla Cybertruck is one of the luxurious electronic vehicles. Yet, a viral photo of a Tesla Cybertruck purportedly operating as a taxi has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo has determined that this viral photo is digitally altered. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook user posted a viral photo of a red […]
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Recently, a viral video surfaced, claiming to depict the explosion blasts associated with the recent events in Lebanon. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the video is misleading. It features old footage of explosions from Gaza that have been improperly edited and attached to the current events. This is about our investigation of this video […]
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The claim regarding iPhones exploding in Lebanon emerged after a series of recent explosions. These incidents involved not only mobile phones but also lithium batteries, biometric identification devices, and other wireless gadgets. As panic spread, misinformation quickly circulated, leading to false claims about random iPhone explosions harming individuals. This is about our investigation of this […]
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There have been claims or rumors suggesting that Kamala Harris attended a party with Sean Diddy Combs, but these claims lack credible evidence. Media coverage or social media posts may circulate images or statements, but often these can be misleading or taken out of context. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users […]
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After Taylor Swift endorsed Harris for the presidential election, numerous claims and fake news have surfaced on social media. One such claim is that Coca-Cola ended its partnership with Swift. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users recently. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook […]
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A longstanding viral claim alleging that Apple is removing a popular private messaging app from iPhones has once again gained traction across various social media platforms. This rumor has sparked concern among users who rely on the app for secure communication. However, Fact Crescendo has investigated the situation and confirmed that the claim is misleading […]
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In early 2024, a video circulated showing Taylor Swift at the 2024 Grammy Awards holding a flag with the controversial statement, “Trump Won, Democrats Cheated”. This image sparked considerable attention and debate, given Swift’s prominent public profile and the politically charged nature of the message on the flag. The incident drew reactions from various quarters, […]
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As Facebook is a hub for promoting goods and services, various Facebook announcements have said Japanese watchmaker CASIO offered big discounts for its G-SHOCK watches for those who place orders online. The promotions have been widely circulated on social media platforms, garnering significant attention and reactions from Facebook users since the end of last month. […]
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A social media post claiming Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with KFC has sparked widespread speculation and discussion. The image and text suggest a significant endorsement deal between Messi and the fast-food chain. However, fact-checking organizations like Fact Crescendo have deemed this claim misleading, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of viral content. […]
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Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has become a significant global health issue. In the midst of this crisis, a false claim has circulated online, alleging that the recent Mpox outbreak is actually caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine. Such claims have circulated multiple times, provoking a range of reactions and comments from social media users around […]
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As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading This is about […]
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After a long wait for the iPhone 16, various rumors and fake news have circulated on social media. Recently, an invitation poster suggested that Apple will launch the iPhone 16 on September 10, 2024. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading and not officially released by Apple. This is […]
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As social media has become an online marketplace for people to trade goods and services, a viral announcement circulating on social media claims that Macro shopping mall across the region is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in the bloc. The announcements have been widely shared […]
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After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]
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A viral video depicting performers transforming themselves into real animals surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions by the users. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the above video had been generated by AI
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A few weeks ago, former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife endorsed Kamala Harris’ nomination for the upcoming Presidential Election. Afterward, an old photo of Michelle Obama with a masculine look surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the photos of Michelle Obama had been digitally […]
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Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States. Earlier this month, she was officially nominated as the Democratic Presidential Candidate for the upcoming election. Recently, there were widespread claims on social media that photos of her wearing shorts depicted her as a prostitute. These images attracted a lot of attention and reactions […]
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Several advertisements on social media said Samsung Electronics in Cambodia offers big discounts for its smartwatches and earbuds for those who make online orders. Such advertisements have gained much attention and reactions from social media users. However, further investigation has revealed that the advertisements are phishing attacks.
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As the 2024 Olympics unfold in Paris, a lively news item has spread on social media claiming that the American table tennis team, whose members have Chinese-looking faces, defeated the Chinese national team to win a gold medal. This information has been widely circulated in recent days. However, we have found this claim to be […]
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The truth behind a viral photo showing a man shooting backwards at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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While KFC strives to maintain high standards, there can occasionally be issues related to food quality or hygiene. The viral video claiming that KFC’s chicken wings are moving creepily has sparked significant interest and concern on social media. The movement shown in the video may be due to editing, special effects, or external factors. This […]
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The truth behind a viral video of Joe Biden cursing his critics after he withdrew from reelection.
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The photos circulating on social media purporting to show Donald Trump and his Secret Service detail smiling after he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt are actually altered and misleading. These images have been manipulated to add smiles, which has contributed to baseless claims suggesting that the attack was staged or part of a setup. This […]
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is the world’s first EV truck ever made. Anyway, a widespread social media claim said the vehicle was inspired by the classic car invented by Serbian-born American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. The claim has been widely shared and has received a lot of engagement from Facebook users. However, upon investigation, we found that […]
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Recently, a video surfaced online featuring an individual falsely claiming to be Thomas Crooks, purportedly involved in the shooting incident targeting Donald Trump. However, upon closer examination and fact-checking, it has been confirmed that this person is not Thomas Matthew Crooks. The video was later revealed to be a hoax, perpetrated by an impostor on […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump miraculously escaped with minor injuries to his ear from a shooting attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on 13th July. The incident naturally captured headlines around the world, and a lot of attention was drawn to the person who tried this assassination attempt. Social Media Posts In this context, […]
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The truth behind a viral claim stating Starbucks had genuinely rebranded to Vista Coffee.
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Many advertisements on social media say diabetes can be cured by eating HYPOLY capsules. These advertisements were widely shared on social media. However, after reviewing clarifications from reliable sources, it was found that the ads were false.
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A viral image was circulated on social media with a claim that the world’s leading drink manufacturer Coca-Cola has started producing mini bottles of its drinks targeting a group of short people around the globe. The claim gained widespread attention on social media and received substantial engagement. However, upon further investigation and clarification from the company, it was discovered that the claim was false.
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The truth behind a viral photo showing a cow with blood-stained bones resembling the new logo of McDonald’s in the US.
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As social media has become an online marketplace for people to trade goods and services, a viral announcement circulating on social media claims that Macro Cambodia is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in Cambodia. The announcement has been widely shared and has received a lot […]
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Viral information circulated on social media these days claims that Apple gave away 750 iPhones that cannot be sold on the market due to some scratches on their bodies. This Facebook post is widely shared on social media and attracts a large number of Facebook users to follow this announcement. However, upon an investigation, we […]
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Following a court order for the detention of a gunman responsible for the tragic deaths of a young couple and two others in the Chbar Ampov district last week, a photo displaying the former tycoon standing with his hands cuffed gained wide circulation on social media. The dissemination of the photo on social platforms has […]
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A viral piece of news in Thailand claimed that a girl who destroyed handbags and shoes in a store in Taipei was a Cambodian national pretending to be a Thai citizen. This news was widely shared on social media and sparked much discussion among Cambodian netizens. However, further investigation revealed that the news was false.
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The truth behind a viral video claiming a Japanese journalist found an iPhone 13 in 1980.
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Recently, JBL retailers in Cambodia have announced discounts on many JBL brand products. At the same time, there are advertisements on social media that some JBL products are on sale for up to 60% off. Such advertisements are widely shared on social media. However, we have found that this ad is not real, just a […]
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While Apple’s FaceTime feature on iPhones, Macs, and tablets allows users to make voice and video calls with ease conveniently, some social media users recently posted a claim message stating that the giant company plans to charge FaceTime users. However, Fact Crescendo fact-finding found that the claim posted on Facebook was misleading. Let’s look at […]
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Recently, news circulating on social media alleged that ABA Bank, one of Cambodia’s major financial institutions, had become bankrupt, prompting customers to withdraw their funds swiftly. The news was widely circulated by Khmer-speaking Facebook users, generating numerous comments and varied reactions. However, after seeking clarifications from reliable sources, it was confirmed that the claim was false.
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As Facebook becomes the hub of online sales and promotions, some promotions on social media said the American tech company Apple launched a big promotion for its AirPods Pro Gen 2 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company by clicking on the provided links. However, we found the promotions were false and […]
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The misuse of social media platforms to tarnish the reputation of major companies is a growing concern. Misleading content, such as videos, images, and other forms of media, is being deliberately spread to distort the public perception of these companies. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media spaces in Sri Lanka purportedly depicts […]
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The truth behind a viral video showing Canada’s CN Tower shaking due to an earthquake
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The truth behind a viral photo showing wire cables tangling in Bangkok.
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Facebook ads are often used to promote fashion and beauty products online. A viral promotion of a breast beauty serum, claiming to have the miracle power of preventing breast cancer in women, has been widely made on social media platforms for the past few years. However, after checking with health agencies and medical experts, we […]
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Dior is one of the world’s most sought-after brands. As it’s an internationally well-recognized product, some Facebook pages claim the company has provided big discounts for different occasions in Cambodia and the region. Then, the claim has been shared many times for several months. However, we discovered the claim was false and the promotion was […]
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Given how common and pervasive fake news is in today’s world, it can affect consumer behavioral intentions. In addition to losing revenue and market share, brands have also seen a decline in their reputations, which has had an impact on their financial situation. Meanwhile, a viral news article published on a website claiming that America’s […]
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media showing an orangutan helping a geologist trapped in a mud pool.
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media showing a train running next to a cliff.
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A viral claim on social media recently said many sharks were found alive in a supermarket in Dubai city after the flood hitting this city faded away. The claim has been widely shared and commented on by social media users. However, running the reverse image search proves the claim was false
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As Kun Khmer and Muay Thai are topics that have been widely debated by Cambodians and Thais for several years, a recent claim said a Cambodian golden medalist used to be trained the Thai boxing before changing to his native fight. The claim has been widely shared, reacted to, and commented on by social media […]
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The truth behind a viral photo depicting a big station circulated on social media, claiming it was in Phnom Penh in 2024.
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The truth behind a viral photo depicting a Christmas tree made of baskets is claimed to be the new Khmer New Year decoration at Phnom Penh International Airport.
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The truth behind a viral video depicting Immigrants arrested by Thai police in Tak province.
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While Hun Sen and his family are often discussed and linked to by social media users, a photo of him and his wife standing and saluting the former Vietnamese leader was posted on a recent Facebook page. However, it was found that the photo posted on Facebook was digitally altered. This is about our investigation […]
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A video clip depicting many cars swapped by the flood was recently circulated on social media with the caption that a flood hit Dubai in 2024. The video has been shared many times by social media users. After running a reverse image search, however, we found out the post was misleading.
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A claim that went viral on social media last week said an American airline agreed to paint
their fleets with colors like the Khmer Krom flag. Khmer-speaking social media users have widely
shared the claim. However, after reviewing the company's history, we found the claim was false.
As technology has advanced and evolved rapidly, it has also had an impact. It also affects users through various forms of deception. Recently, a message was sent asking users to click their link to verify their bank account. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above claim was a scam. This is about our […]
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media platforms depicting Hun Manet dressed in the Vietnamese army.
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A piece of news that went viral on social media two weeks ago said a villager in Koh Kong province was killed after an excavator ran over because the man tried to defend his land from clearance in a land dispute in Botum Sakor district. The news has been widely circulated on social media, seeing a lot of comments and reactions from Facebook users. Many of them criticized the killing, saying it was cruel. However, after verifying with relevant sources, we found the news is false.
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media depicting Bun Rany’s funeral.
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Noy Vanneth is one of Cambodia’s veteran artists who are away from the spotlight. Then, a claim that went viral on social media last week said he passed away. This shocked his fans and Cambodian people. However, after reviewing his social media, we found out the claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A claim that […]
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A viral video of product processing was widely circulated on social media yesterday, saying it is the processing of fake rice made from a mixture of materials. Khmer-speaking Facebook users had widely shared, reacted to, and commented on the video. After running a reverse image search, however, we discovered the claim was misleading
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Claims to show flower-like ice crystals forming on the surface were virally shared and reacted to by social media users. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the video clip was AI-generated. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Claim A viral photo showing the river water gleaming brightly […]
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A viral claim this week said Chun Chanboth – Deputy Director of the U.S.-fund Radio Free Asia (RFA) – passed away after he had an operation. The claim had been widely shared, and many Khmer-speaking social media users asked whether the claim was true. However, after getting clarifications from RFA journalists, we prove the claim is false.
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The truth behind a viral post circulated on social media claiming Hun Sen’s wife, Bun Rany, passed away.
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As Cambodia’s wildlife sanctuary Prey Lang has been threatened by deforestation, a video of gorillas receiving fruits from a group of people on a boat was circulated on social media with a claim saying it is in the protected forest. The video claim has been widely shared on social media, and many Facebook users reacted […]
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The chief of Radio Free Asia in Khmer service Chun Chanbot has not shown up in the routine broadcast since he announced his absence for an operation. Then, a claim circulated on social media said the U.S.-based journalist passed away after the operation. The claim has been reacted to and commented on by many Khmer-speaking […]
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As social media is widely used by Cambodians, recently a message was sent to each other on social media and Telegram stating that France provided every Cambodian citizen with a donation of 1,500 USD. This message has been shared several times on social media. However, we find that this information is a scam. This is […]
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As Buddhism is the main religion in Cambodia, a photo of a bone in a glass box has been widely circulated on social media with a caption saying it is Buddha’s collarbone. The Facebook post has been widely shared, reacted to, and commented on by Khmer-speaking social media users. However, after a collaboration with a […]
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As Cambodia’s former Prime Minister Hun Sen visited Japan last week, a claim circulated on social media said the ruling party leader went there to get hemodialysis due to his critical health situation. The claim had been shared many times along with comments and reactions. However, by reviewing his official social media posts, we found […]
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As Japan was hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake earlier, a video clip showing a big flood posted on Facebook was linked to that recent earthquake disaster. In confirmation of this video clip, we have received a variety of shares and reactions from many Khmer-speaking Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact check found that the […]
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A photo showing the crowd in front of the DIOR perfume shop in a supermarket was posted on social media, with claims that this was the case of the accumulation of more than 5 hours in Aeon Mall. Such claims are distributed and have mixed reactions from consumers. However, fact-finding by Fact Crescendo Cambodia found […]
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Wenwen Han and Jaden Smith played as a young girl Meiying and a young boy Dre Parker in the Karate Kid film released in 2010. More than 10 years later, both become adults. Recently, a collaged photo comparing how they looked 13 years ago, and how they look now was widely circulated on social media. […]
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After taking over from his father as Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Hun Manet has been targeted by claims on social media. As such, a 27-sec video clip depicting Manat screaming in a duet singing was uploaded on social media platforms. This leads to shares, reactions, and comments. However, we found the video was digitally transformed. SOCIAL […]
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As superstition has dominated the social media platforms in Cambodia for several months, a video of a witch captured in a security camera was widely circulated on social media last month. This leads to a belief that the witch captured on CCTV is true. However, our investigation finds the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM […]
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While the freedom to create promotional content is rich and unrestricted, false, and misleading information also occurs in various forms, becoming a new concern for social media users as well as for Khmer and the national society. The following is a recap of important fact-finding events for 2023 in Cambodia. The Top 5 Fact-Finding Events […]
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News reports early this week said several pieces of Cambodia’s ancient antiquitys and sculptures would be returned home after they were looted from this country decades ago. Then, a claim going viral on social media said Preah Khan Reach – an ancient royal sword – was discovered by a farmer in Preah Vihear province. The […]
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While the Water Festival is always held every year, many photos show the beautiful decoration of the boat and the lanterns on the occasion of the Water Festival, which were posted on social media by a Facebook user. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that the photos posted on Facebook were altered. This is about our […]
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Even though a lot of people have lived longer than 100 years on Earth, a picture of an elderly woman celebrating her 300th birthday has gone viral on social media. Users have shared and commented on the aforementioned post numerous times. The fact-finding team at Fact Crescendo Cambodia found, however, that what was claimed about […]
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Over 1,000 ancient inscriptions from pre-Angkor and the Angkor empire have been found in Cambodia and former territories. Then, some images of the ancient inscriptions are often circulated on social media. As such, a photo of the ancient inscription was uploaded on Facebook last week with a caption saying it is the Khmer-language inscription recovered […]
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As the Israel-Palestinian Hamas war is still ongoing, an image was widely shared on social media with a caption saying it was about over 200 Muslim men in Gaza giving up their religion and accepting Christianity after they dreamed of Jesus in the same night. The caption and the photo had been widely shared and […]
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As Khmer living in Kampuchea Krom or south Vietnam nowadays are always debated among the Khmer-speaking social media community, a news piece going viral on social media said Vietnamese authority has allowed the flag representing them to hang in houses. Khmer-speaking social media users have shared and discussed the news report. However, we found the […]
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After the news that Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple has become the eighth wonder of the world, a video clip showing former US President Barack Obama posing for a photo of Angkor Wat Posted on several Facebook pages, the video link above has been widely shared, and there were mixed expressions and reactions as well. However, […]
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Two monks are shown singing and sitting next to women in a photo that Facebook users shared, even though monks are considered more valuable and adhere to Buddhism more strictly than ordinary people. Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the post numerous times. Nevertheless, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding investigation showed that the […]
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While Pol Pot was known as the first big brother of the Khmer Rouge leaders and the Prime Minister of the Democratic Kampuchea regime, known as the “Khmer Rouge regime”, massacred millions of Cambodians, a photo of Cambodian national football fans standing with a photo of him along with the caption “We love Pol Pot”. […]
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While the lungs and respiratory system allow oxygen in the air to be taken into the body while also letting the body get rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out, an exercise that includes holding your breath might help you identify whether your lungs are in excellent health or are not working regularly, […]
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Since the Israeli-Hamas Palestinian war erupted in early October, several videos related to the conflict have been posted on social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing a multi-story building collapsing was posted on Facebook and TikTok recently. The video is linked to claims that it was the scene of a building collapse in Israel. The […]
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After a Buddhist monk, Von Vasi Chanmoni, has been widely debated on social media for several weeks, a claim going viral on Facebook said King’s Mother Norodom Monieath Sihanouk issued a royal letter inviting him to participate in a Buddhist ceremony in Kampot province in November. The claim has been widely shared and debated among […]
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As the war between Israel and Hamas erupts for days, a video clip shows children trapped under the collapsed building, which was posted on several Facebook pages, claiming that the scene was the result of the war. The claims in the video clip have been widely shared and reacted to by Facebook users. Fact Crescendo […]
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Mu Sochua is one of the CNRP’s senior leaders who lives in exile outside Cambodia after a heavy political crackdown in 2017. As she keeps her political fighting from abroad, a picture of Sochua swimming with an opposition activist was circulated on social media. The picture has been shared on social media for years. However, […]
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After the Cambodian government stated that it would not repatriate Cambodian nationals from Israel following the Israel-Hamas War broke out, the issue has been widely debated on social media. Then, a claim said two more Cambodian students were killed in a recent attack between both parties. The claim had been widely shared and commented on […]
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One of the greatest accomplishments in human history is the landing on the moon. Nearly everyone is familiar with it. Like many other remarkable occurrences, this one also sparked a ton of conspiracy theories. They contend that there has never been an American moon landing and that the entire event is a fabrication. As such, […]
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A photo of a crowd in front of a perfume shop in a supermarket has been posted. On social media, there were claims that this was an incident of more than 5 hours of congestion in Chip Mong Noro Mall in Phnom Penh. Such claims are distributed and have mixed reactions from consumers. However, fact-finding […]
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The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a major offensive in Israel on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Recently, a video clip showed several aircraft and air force parachuting being posted, linking to and claiming that was the scene of a counter-attack on Hamas Palestine. Such remarks were widely circulated and reacted to online by social media […]
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A monk living in a hermitage in Kampong Chhnang province was posted and shared lively on social media in recent weeks. At the same time, a photo of the monk wearing a yellow cloth and equipped with various on-camera microphones indicates that he was harassed by the producer of the social media or news content. […]
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Cambodia’s current Prime Minister Hun Manet and his government senior officials participated in the UN annual assembly in New York City, the United States of America, last week. There, he also met Cambodian Americans who are supporters of the ruling party CPP. Meanwhile, ex-Prime Minister Hun Sen – PM Manet’s father – claimed on his […]
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Meanwhile, the Mexican Congress assembled a hearing on the potential of alien life on September 13, 2023. During a congressional session on UFOs, UFO researcher Jaime Maussan presented the skeletons of two ancient “non-human” alien bodies to Mexican lawmakers. There was a viral video depicting an alien being cut as a cake. This video has […]
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A recent viral video of a badminton match between a robot and two human players and another clip of a robot making amazing moves during a table tennis match with a human player has been making the rounds in the media. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that these clips to be edited and AI-generated. […]
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A viral cha-cha dance video has been making rounds on social media, claiming that the small boy in the clip later became the current French President and married the young woman dancing alongside the boy. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the video clip was fabricated. Let’s look at the […]
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Cambodia’s ancient temple, Koh Ker, was one of the items on the agenda of the World Heritage Committee’s meeting in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Meanwhile, a claim went viral on Sunday morning and said that Cambodia’s nomination was listed in the list that morning. However, clarifications from two government spokespersons proved the claim was false. SOCIAL […]
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Weeks after the Hun Manet-led government was officially formed, three pictures of foreign citizenship granted to Manet and his two senior officials were circulated on social media with a claim saying these were their foreign citizenship cards. The Facebook post had been widely shared on social media. After running a Google Reverse Image Search, however, […]
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While many videos of Indians have been posted on social media, a video clip showing a group of women shaking after receiving water from a man dressed as a pastor was posted on social media with the claim that it is a watering ceremony for women to get married soon in India. This assertion has […]
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After a plane crashed in Malaysia last month, a video clip showing smoke and flames while landing was posted on social media in connection with the claim that it was the scene of the Malaysia Airlines plane that crashed earlier last month, according to the video clip. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact check found that […]
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A week after Cambodia’s agricultural ministry barred the importation and distribution of Piranha in Cambodia, a viral claim said a man living in Battambang province was injured after an attack from the flesh-eating fish. The claim had been widely shared on social media and commented on by Khmer-speaking Facebook users. However, we found the claim […]
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After Hun Manet took over as Prime Minister from his father, a claim that is exploding on social media claims that the new Cambodian Prime Minister hung a photo of former Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh in his office. This photo has been widely shared and commented on by many social media users recently. However, […]
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A few days after Cambodia’s national election last month, a photo depicting former U.S. President Barack Obama holding an invalid ballot was posted on social media. The photo had been shared more times along with a mixture of comments. After running Google Reverse Image Search, however, it proves the photo was digitally edited. SOCIAL MEDIA […]
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After a senior government officer called upon the U.S. delegations to reinstate the preferential system for Cambodian products, a picture of a headline written “Premier Urges Workers Not to Be Shocked After Garment Factories Closure Next Months” was uploaded on social media. The picture had been shared many times and commented on by Khmer-speaking social […]
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After former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced and planned to return to Thailand, a video clip was posted on the TikTok social network that showed him bowing to the ground, confirming that Thaksin had finally returned to Thailand. The claim attached to the video above has been redistributed several times, as have the reactions […]
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More than a month after a massive fire in central Paris injured 37 people, a video that revealed the flames of a powerful explosion was posted on social media, claiming that the incident took place in Paris, and the video, along with such claims, was redistributed several times. There were mixed comments and reactions as […]
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A claim going viral on social media in the last two weeks said more than 1,000 people were infected with AIDS in one day last month. The claim had been widely shared on social media and commented on by Khmer-speaking social media users. However, we found the claim is false after getting clarification from the […]
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Cambodia held its national election last Sunday. A few hours later, a claim on social media said a former opposition supporter said the number of voters turning out for the election was very small. The claim came with a photo of the government critic showing his finger without getting inked. The claim had been shared […]
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A day after the national election on Sunday, a claim said a man was arrested in Kampong Speu province after he got money from the opposition leader Sam Rainsy to incite turbulence in the country a day before the Sunday election. The claim had been shared multiple times and reacted to by Khmer-speaking social media […]
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While parts of Cambodia are experiencing heavy rain and strong winds, a video clip showing the collapse of a billboard was posted on social media, claiming that this case occurred in Svay Rieng province. The video above has been redistributed several times and contains various expressions and reactions as well. However, we found that this […]
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As the 7th National Assembly election took place last Sunday, photos of a group of women dressed in black and carrying a coffin with a photo of Sam Rainsy in the sense of an opposition leader is dead. This photo has been shared and commented on by users recently. However, our verification found that this […]
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As Cambodia is heading to its main election this weekend, a video claim going viral on social media claims that a voter making a ballot invalid could be identified later because the electoral body regulates the thumbprint of every voter. Khmer-speaking social media users have widely shared and commented on the claim. However, after an […]
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As Cambodia is heading to its main national election this month, a video depicting the country’s leading tycoon Mong Ritthhy – also a CPP senator – wiping tears from his eye has been going viral in recent days. It is claimed that Ritthy expressed his regret for Cambodia losing some of its territory to a […]
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As the general election in Cambodia is coming up on Sunday, July 23, a lively claim on social media claims that Sam Rainsy, the former president of the Candlelight Party and the CNRP, is dead. Such posts have been shared and reacted to by users recently. However, our fact-finding and verification found that this claim […]
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After Prime Minister Hun Sen issued an order to shoot down drones flying into the territory of Cambodian land in the northeast bordering Vietnam, photos of drones were posted on social media with the claim that it was a drone found in Ratanakiri province. This claim has been widely publicized by many Facebook users. However, […]
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As Cambodia is approaching the new general election in July this year, claims related to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s health condition have surfaced on social media in recent weeks. One of them said the premier was seriously ill and urgently admitted to a hospital. The claims had been widely shared and commented on by Khmer-speaking […]
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While China is the most populous country in the world, a photo that shows a lot of people along the beach was recently posted on social media, claiming that it is a beach view in China, and this claim has been widely circulated by social media users. Fact Crescendo Cambodia, however, found that this claim […]
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After Cambodia broke another two records in the Guinness World Records in April, a claim said the country was also ranked first as the world’s origin of largest number of migrant workers sent out to abroad. The claim was widely shared on social media and commented on by Khmer-speaking Facebook users. However, after reviewing reliable […]
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After Cambodian prominent opposition leader Sam Rainsy arrived in Malaysia in late May, Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed his arch rival was expelled by Malaysian government from the country. The claim had been widely circulated by local media and Facebook users affiliating with the premier. However, after reviewing press release, media examination, and clarification from […]
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A photo showing a house built on a beautiful hillside has been posted online recently, describing it as a scene in Kirirom National Park, Kampong Speu province. The above post has been shared and commented on thousands of times by users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above statement was false. This is […]
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Just days after he left Buddhist monkhood, a claim circulated on social media said ex-venerable San Sochea got immediately married. The claim was circulated with a photo showing a woman holding him on the day he left the monkhood in Australia. It had been virally shared and commented on. However, after an interview with the […]
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As the national election approaches, criticism of political rhetoric linked to the history of Cambodia and Vietnam has become a topic of debate on social media. A photo of a man in royal attire is associated with a claim to be former Cambodian King Chey Chettha II, who caused the loss of Prey Nokor (Kampuchea […]
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Many photos and video clips related to the Russia-Ukraine war have been posted on social media since the war broke out more than a year ago, including inaccurate photos and videos. Meanwhile, a photo showing Putin in a military uniform with his arms in handcuffs was posted on a user’s Facebook account, receiving multiple shares […]
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In the aftermath of last Sunday’s election on May 14, a flurry of claims on social media stated that the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth, who lost the election, has decided to resign, and quit from politics. This claim has been widely shared and commented on. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that this claim was incorrect. […]
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After he was announced to be the successor of his father Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodian Army Chief Hun Manet has been targeted by claims and rumors. Of them, a photo depicting him carrying the Vietnamese flag and walking in front of soldiers was circulated on social media. The photo had been widely shared and […]
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After a controversial final game between Indonesia and Thailand in the 32nd SEA Games hosted in Cambodia, a claim going viral on social media platforms said a Thai defensive footballer Jonathan Khemdee had been banned for life by SEA Games Committee from SEA Games. The claim had been widely shared and commented on, believing it […]
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As images of deforestation in Cambodia have been frequently shared on social media platforms, a photo showing a large plot of green forest being cleared was virally circulated on Facebook last week. The Facebook post implied that the photo is of deforestation in Cambodia. After running a Google Reverse Image Search, however, it proves the […]
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After the match between Laos and Vietnam in Group B last Sunday in Cambodia, a photo of several Vietnamese flag bearers posted on social media claiming it was the scene in the game. This post was shared and reacted recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that the above claim is false. This is about our […]
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After the video of Cambodian athlete Bou Samnang struggling to run under the heavy rain at the SEA Games, she received a lot of attention from the public who claimed that the athlete won a difficult gold medal. There have been a number of recent reactions. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia has found that the above […]
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As images of Cambodia’s ancient sculptures are frequently circulated on social media, a claim said several pieces of sculptures from the Angkorian period were discovered after a pond was dried up. The claim has been viral since last weekend. After an interview with the original author of the photos, however, we found the claim is […]
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As the 32nd SEA Game is underway in Cambodia, an image showing a girl wearing Vietnamese customs and walking in front of a group of Cambodian athletes was circulated on social media, and claimed it was the official opening of the event hosted in Cambodia. The claim has been widely shared and commented on. After […]
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In recent months, many old photos have been circulated on social media. One of them is photos showing mysterious animals uploaded on social media last month with a clam saying they were mysterious fishes living along the Mekong River 150 years ago, but all were already extinct. The photos had been widely shared across social […]
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After Cambodia and Thailand had been debating over the origin of mutual art (Kun Khmer and Muay Thai), a photo depicting a submarine was posted on social media claiming to be a submarine which Thailand had just bought to show off to Cambodians. This claim has been widely shared by users who are Khmer-speaking. However, […]
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As the history of Cambodia and Vietnam has always been a hot topic of discussion and sharing on social media platforms, a photo showing sculptures of women were posted on social media with saying it was the act of torture by Vietnamese to Khmer women. The post was widely shared and commented on. However, Fact […]
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After the largest origami heart was unveiled at Angkor Wat temple, which broke the world record last Tuesday, a photo of Angkor Wat with a colorful origami heart garden has been posted on social media. This post has been widely shared and commented on by social media users recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found […]
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As the Khmer New Year Festival was celebrated across Cambodia, an old photo showing a group of people throwing water on passengers on a bus was widely circulated on social media. The photo caption implied it is an old picture of Cambodian throwing water during the festival in the past. As it has gone viral, […]
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Manchester City has been accused of violating financial rules between 2009 and 2018. A claim on social media has stated that the Premier League targeted and fined the football club by cutting 30 points off. Many Facebook users who speak Khmer have widely shared and reacted to this claim. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia finds this […]
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As the Russia-Ukraine war has been in its second year, a picture of Russia’s President Putin wearing in Buddhist monk robe has been virally circulated on social media since last week. Then, a claim said Putin used to become a monk and learned Buddhist teaching. The picture with the claim had been shared many times […]
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Last week, it was reported that a well-known Facebook celebrity Pheng Vannak had been remanded in custody holding two charges. This piece of news has been widely shared and expressed by Cambodian Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found this claim to be incorrect. Social Media Claim One of the local news websites reported last […]
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Meanwhile Angelina Jolie is a well-known American Hollywood actress, a piece of news published on websites and social media said that she has passed away. The above claim has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above claim is false. Social Media Claim A news website reported last […]
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A few days after a royal residence in Siem Reap was destroyed by a fire, a claim going viral on social media said the incident was intentionally set up in order to sell off the plot of land. The claim had been shared many times along with comments and reactions to. However, by reviewing reports, […]
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The late King Norodom Sihanouk has been a subject of criticism and rumors linked to Vietnam for decades. Then, an image depicting the former King and his wife in foreign custom was circulated on social media with a claim saying the couple dressed in Vietnamese traditional clothes on their wedding days. The image with such […]
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After last month’s devastating earthquake in Turkey in which people were killed, several injured, a photo shows a dog posted on social media with the claim that this dog saved the lives of up to 10 people after the earthquake. Such claims have been circulated and reacted many times by Khmer-speaking Facebook users recently. However, […]
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As the world continues to lose its green forest cover, photos showing deforestation and photos of the same mountainous area covered by evergreen forest were spread and posted many times. On social media, this image shows the meaning of the mountainous area covered by green forest in 2009 and became a deforested mountain in 2023. […]
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Amid reports of the arrests of Cambodian workers trying to enter Thailand illegally frequently, a video clip showing two women hiding in a pickup truck and detained by Thai authorities has been posted by a Facebook page with claims that they are Cambodian workers. Video clip attached to this claim has been distributed and posted […]
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As the rumors or claims regarding the health of Prime Minister Hun Sen are often made, a photo shows Hun Sen in a hospital gown posted by a user in conjunction with the letter R.I.P. abbreviated from the full word “Rest in Peace”. Such posts are shared many times on social media, as well as […]
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After Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that anyone could request for the Blue Tick for less than $15 recently, a claim stating that the users will be required to pay nearly $12 a month to set up a Facebook account in the future. This claim has been shared with mixed reactions from social media users. […]
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After the former Pursat governor Khoy Sokha died last week, a viral claim on social media said the current governor of the province had died last weekend. The claim has been shared many times with various comments and reactions. However, after an interview via a phone call with a provincial official, we find out the […]
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As the rumors or claims regarding the health of Prime Minister Hun Sen are often made, a photo shows Hun Sen in a hospital gown posted by a user in conjunction with the letter R.I.P. abbreviated from the full word “Rest in Peace”. Such posts are shared many times on social media, as well as […]
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After a powerful earthquake struck Turkey recently, a photo showing the collapse and collapse of a building was posted on social media with the post as an earthquake scene in Turkey. The posting of this photo has been shared and commented on many times by Cambodian social media users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found […]
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A recent claim going viral on social media said a U.S.-based journalist Taing Sarada – a news anchor for an online media The Cambodia Daily Khmer – had apologized to a Cambodian Oknha Leng Navatra after he exposed an investigative report about a money laundering scam. The claim had been widely shared on social media […]
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As Cambodia and Thailand are in disagreement over the name of kicking boxing included in the upcoming SEA Game, a content creator claimed in his video circulating on social media last week that Preah Ko – the sculpture taken by Siam (Thailand now) from Cambodia hundred years ago – was locked in a temple in […]
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A flurry of claims on social media has claimed chaos, with many people rushing to buy the S22 smartwatch. This post is associated with the view of people standing in line in a mall that was claimed to be in Cambodia. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the Facebook page posted is not correct. […]
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While Sudan is considered one of the poorest countries in East Africa, a photo of an older man was posted by a Facebook user who claimed to be the former leader of its country when he was out of power. This post has been shared and reacted to enthusiastically recently. This is about our investigation […]
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Simon Cowell is a well-known TV judge of America’s Got Talent. Recently, a viral claim said he was killed in a car accident. The claim also shared pictures showing the TV icon laying on a medical bed. Social media users including Khmer-speaking Facebook u, users had widely shared the claim. However, after reviewing reliable pieces […]
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As Thach Setha was arrested by law enforcement forces on the orders of the investigating judge a few days ago, a statement showing that the Candlelight Party supports the arrest of Thach Setha was posted by Facebook users, and it was reacted to by mixed comments by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, fact-finding […]
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After a passenger plane crashed in central Nepal over the weekend, photos, videos, and many claims have been made about this tragic incident. In addition, there was a video clip showing the damage to the house and the wreckage posted on social media with links to recent events in Nepal. The above claim was shared […]
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A viral video depicting a monk being kicked and beaten by a police officer was posted on social media recently. It was reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who speak Khmer, which they thought was the situation that happened in Cambodia. However, after running a Google Reverse Image search, it […]
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After one of NASA’s defunct satellites was reported to fall back to our earth last week, a Facebook page claimed that the U.S. old satellite would fall on the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday (10th January) afternoon. The claim had been widely shared, commented on, and reacted to. After reviewing news from reliable international media, however, […]
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After the Brazilian football legend Pelé died at the age of 82 on December 29 last year, a claim going viral on social media said the world’s football governing body, FIFA, would keep the former Brazilian international player`s feet at the museum and that his family had given the permission. However, after reviewing news from […]
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Meanwhile, Pheng Vannak, a well-known Facebook user, is often criticised by opposition supporters; a viral post claiming Pheng Vannak has passed away was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was reacted to with mixed comments and shared by Facebook users speaking Khmer. However, after checking recent posts on Pheng Vannak’s Facebook page, it proves […]
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As the 2023 national election approaches, a photo showing a billboard was posted by a Facebook user with the caption linked to political speech. Such posts are distributed and have mixed reactions from users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above users’ photos are incorrect. This is about our investigation of this photo. […]
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One day after a casino fire broke out in Poipet – a town along the western Cambodia-Thailand border, a viral claim on social media yesterday said over 200 people were killed in the incident as of December 29. The claim has been widely shared along with comments and reactions from Khmer-speaking social media users. However, […]
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As opposition leader Kem Sokha has been banned from politics for more than five years, a photo showing him holding a Dharma book and smiling with teeth was posted on social media. The image was shared and commented on by many Facebook users recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia revealed that the photos posted by users […]
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After Prime Minister Hun Sen presided over the signing ceremony of a loan document that South Korea provided to Cambodia recently, a picture showing the signing ceremony of a more than 2 billion USD loan was posted on social media. This photo has been shared and commented on many times by Khmer-speaking social media users. […]
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A compilation of photos depicting a crowd of people gathered in a mall and people fainting was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was attached with a claim stating that it happened and was taken from Aeon Mall and linked to a portable air conditioner. This claim has been received with mixed comments and […]
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As hundreds of people were killed in a stampede in Seoul, South Korea, recently, a viral video depicting bodies was posted with a claim and linked to the recent tragedy that happened in Seoul, Korea, during the Halloween festival. This video has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who […]
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Maltreatment by the Vietnamese against the Khmer Krom people is a sensitive topic among Cambodians. Against this backdrop, viral posts claimed that a Khmer Krom Buddhist monk was killed by being beaten or poisoned by the Vietnamese. The claim had been widely shared by Khmer-speaking social media users. However, the family of the deceased monk […]
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After the Cambodian artist, Khemarak Sereymon was granted the title “Oknha” (tycoon), a picture of a blue banner printed with his quote was uploaded on Facebook last week. The picture got many shares, comments, and reactions from social media users. However, running a Google Reverse Image Search proves the picture was digitally edited. Social Media […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son, Hun Manet, has always been a scapegoat for rumours and gossip in his political arena. A photo depicting a Vietnamese leader, Le Duc Tho, taking a photo with Hun Manet was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted to and shared by Facebook users speaking Khmer. However, running […]
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Meanwhile, protests and criticism of Myanmar’s military government led by General Ming Aung Lan after the ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi are still being hotly debated and shared on social media, a Facebook user posted a photo depicting a woman holding a sword confronting an armored vehicle. This photo was attached with a caption […]
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As Cambodia marked the 30 anniversary of the Paris Peace Accord – an agreement to end armed conflict in the country, a banknote was printed to celebrate the 30 years of the Paris Peace Accord last year. Then, a photo showing the banknote printed with images of Prime Minister Hun Sen and the armed forces […]
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After a 40-hectare plot of land in Kampong Chhnang province was granted to Vietnamese immigrants in a bid to move them out of floating communities in Tonle Sap Lake in late 2019, many photos circulated on social media had been linked to this issue. Then, a composited picture of two photos overlaid with the phrases […]
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The government of Prime Minister Hun Sen has long been the target of rumors, critiques, and accusations in his political arena as national elections draw near. Recently, a picture of Hun Sen, the prime minister of Cambodia, as a young man wearing a Khmer Rouge soldier’s uniform appeared on Facebook. Facebook users who speak Khmer […]
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About two months ago, Cambodia’s education ministry allowed the country’s oldest university Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) to launch the Vietnamese language department in the university, becoming a controversial debate. About two months later, a video clip depicting Prime Minister Hun Sen’s family singing a birthday song in the Vietnamese language was uploaded on […]
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A poster depicting a Korean boy band, Stray Kids, planning to have their concert in Cambodia was posted recently. This post has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared many times by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after running a Google Reverse Image search, it proves that the above post is actually […]
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While most of us Cambodians know that Li Taohua or Andy Lau has always been in the public eye, a viral post claiming a Hong Kong film star, Andy Lau, passed away has been posted recently. It was shared and reacted to with mixed comments from many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, checking […]
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After the Cambodian government granted a 40-hectare of land to Vietnamese immigrants in a return to move them out of floating houses in Tonle Sap Lake, many photos have been claimed and linked to the issue. One of them is a photo depicting houses in the same style that was uploaded on social media. A […]
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After Cambodia’s prominent opposition leader Sam Rainsy presented in a court in France to defend himself against a lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, a picture depicting the opposition politician riding a bicycle with a basket of bread at the back was uploaded on social media over two weeks ago. The picture had been […]
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As Khem Veasna, leader of LDP, called on his supporters to gather on his farm in the Kulen Mountains to escape the natural disaster, a photo depicting kids was posted by a Facebook page. This photo shows and attaches a claim pointing to one of them as Khem Veasna when he was young. It has […]
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Despite being one of Italy’s most popular tourist locations, a picture of the Milan Cathedral was recently uploaded to a Facebook page. It shows how the architecture has been covered and made more brilliant by the use of diamonds and crystals. This picture received a lot of Khmer-speaking Facebook comments and shares. The aforementioned image, […]
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As the news says Ukraine has reclaimed some of its territories from the Russian invasion, a video clip depicting a large group of people in a bar going crazy after watching a big screen. A Facebook user claimed the video is of Ukrainians cheering after their country’s military has reclaimed many parts of their territory […]
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Photos showed a mob of people gathered in a mall and a man passing out on the ground were shared on a Facebook page. The claim that it occurred and that it was taken from the Aeon mall in Phnom Penh and that the man passed out because of the long lines to purchase two […]
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A video of a large wave breaking against the port wall was recently posted on Facebook after recent floods caused by heavy rainfall in various areas of South Korea. It features a caption and a voiceover that claim it occurred in South Korea just a few days ago. Social media users have re-shared this video […]
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For years, Cambodia’s foreign debt has been a hot topic of debate among social media users. One of the Facebook posts claiming Cambodia’s public debt stands at more than $15 billion was posted recently. This claim has been reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking […]
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An image of Cambodia’s main opposition leader Sam Rainsy and his wife dressing in traditional clothes was recently circulated on social media with a claim saying it is their wedding photo. The image had been shared multiple times by Khmer-speaking social media users. However, after running Google Reverse Image Search, we found the claim over […]
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A viral video clip depicting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife dancing along with the government’s high-ranking officials was uploaded on social media in the middle of this month. The video shows the powerful couple dancing along to an anti-Vietnam song. The video had been shared multiple times. However, after running a reverse […]
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As China threatens to use military force against US Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, a viral photo depicting large-caliber self-propelled guns lined up along the coast was posted on a Facebook page recently. This photo was linked and attached with the recent visit of Pelosi to Taiwan. However, running a Google Reverse Image […]
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Recently, a viral post containing three photos of a collapsed house implying that it happened in Cambodia was posted on Facebook. This post has been shared many times by social media users and has mixed comments and reactions. However, running a Google Reverse Image search proves that the photo attached with the caption above is […]
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A piece of news saying five planets in the solar system would be seen on the same alignment last month went viral. Then, a social media claim said an astronaut was sent by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to report about the alignment of the five planets. The claim had been shared […]
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Protests and criticisms of the Myanmar military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing after the ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi are still being discussed and shared on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. Meanwhile, a photo depicting Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing wearing many medals was recently posted on Facebook. This […]
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A few days before June 24, a piece of news said five planets in our solar system would travel on the same alignment. This news had been widely published and shared on social media. Then, a picture showing five light rings on the same alignment was posted on social media. It was claimed the five […]
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen’s oldest son Hun Manet – the country’s army commander – was announced by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) this year to be a prime ministerial candidate in the future. Meanwhile, a picture showing Manet taking a selfie with the body of a woman who killed herself some years ago […]
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An opposition activist known as Ah Song Ha, who currently lives in South Korea, was arrested by Korean authorities recently. Meanwhile, a photo depicting a former leader of CNRP, Sam Rainsy, showing his thumb near Ah Song Ha was posted by a Facebook user recently. This photo was reacted to with mixed comments and shared […]
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Despite the fact that Cambodia’s opposition leader Sam Rainsy has been living in exile outside the country since 2015, a social media claim said he and his wife were killed in a road crash in Thailand last year. The claim had been shared several times while some Facebook users expressed their comments and reaction to […]
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More than a week ago, an opposition activist best known as Ah Sangha who lives in South Korea was reportedly arrested by the Korean police. Several hours later, a Facebook user posted a picture showing the activist taking a picture as a couple with Mu Sochua – one of Cambodia’s prominent female politicians from the […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen has been a hotbed of rumors, criticism and accusations in his political arena for years. Meanwhile, a photo depicting Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, being arrested by the US police was posted recently on Facebook. This photo may be believed to be real as it was reacted to with mixed comments and shared […]
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The 2022 commune election was held on Sunday 05 this month, and the preliminary result of the election had already been announced by Cambodia’s electoral body. Just a day after the election, a viral claim on social media said the country’s opposition Candlelight Party (CLP) won more than 4.35 million votes, equivalent to 56 percent […]
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Just hours after the 2022 commune election, a photo showing a ballot printed only the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) was posted on social media. The claim over the photo implies the name of the opposition Candlelight Party was removed from the ballot – this means the CPP would win the election. After our investigation, […]
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After the end of the 2022 commune election, a viral claim on social media said Sok Sreynoun – a candidate of the Candlelight Party (CLP) in Tboung Khmoum province – had been elected as the new leader of Preah Theath commune. The claim had been widely shared, and many Khmer-speaking social media users had said […]
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As the Cambodian government led by Prime Minister Hun Sen has been criticized for its declining democracy and respect for human rights in the country for years, meanwhile a photo of books with a depiction of Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, placed on the book cover along with a title in Khmer or English meaning “Asia’s […]
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A social media claim said on Sunday that about 50 percent of Cambodia’s total voters turned out for the 2022 commune election last Sunday. It has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking the announcement and report confirmed by the National Election Committee (NEC), […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen has been a hotbed of rumors, criticism and accusations in his political arena for years. Meanwhile, a portrait photo of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen placed in a funeral ceremony was posted recently on Facebook. This was attached with a text in Khmer claiming the “Death News” implying that PM Hun […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son, Hun Manet, has been a target of rumors and accusations in his political career for many years. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM’s son, Hun Manet, wearing a Vietnamese army hat has been shared on Facebook . It was attached with a claim stating he was a Vietnamese son. […]
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As the 2022 commune election campaign is going on, a social user posted two pictures showing a leaflet of the Cambodian People’s Party being stuck over the logo of the Candle Light Party (CLP) printed on a banner. The social media user claimed that Sin Chanpovrozeth – the CLP’s candidate running for the election in […]
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Family members of Prime Minister Hun Sen have often been the target of criticism and inappropriate comments. Meanwhile, a photo showing Hun San and Hun Sinath with an overlay text in Khmer “Passed Away” was posted recently on Facebook. This photo was attached with a claim that they both have already passed away. It was […]
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A photo depicting Neak Loeung Bridge or Tsubassa Bridge was posted on the Facebook page recently. It was attached with a claim stating that this bridge has been holding the position of the longest bridge in Cambodia for more than 25 years. This claim has been reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook […]
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As Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and leaders from the southeast Asian countries met U.S. President Joe Biden at the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington D.C. last week, some people protested against the presence of those leaders at the meeting. Meanwhile, four photos showing groups of people staging protests against PM Hun Sen were posted […]
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As the 2022 commune election in Cambodia is coming in next month, Uch Sereyyuth – a former politician of the Cambodian National Rescue Party dissolved in late 2017 – claimed that he resumed his political activities while some media and social media claimed he had been under a five-year-political ban thus far. The claim has […]
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As Cambodia’s next commune election is coming in June, a picture showing the country’s main opposition leader Kem Sokha standing with a group of beautiful girls was posted on social media. The picture has been multiple shared by Facebook users in different social media groups. However, after running a Google Reverse Image Search, it proves […]
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Since Russia launched a major offensive in Ukraine in February, photos and videos have been posted and shared on social media from users. Meanwhile, a viral video depicting Russian president, Vladimir Putin, playing a seesaw with the French president, Emmanuel Macron, was posted recently on the Facebook platform. This video was shared and reacted with mixed […]
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Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has been on the throne for almost 20 years and does not have an officially announced wife. Then, three photos showing the king’s images printed in a book titled “KING OF GAY” were posted on social media. Many comments and reactions had been expressed over the post. After our investigation, however, […]
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Meanwhile many people have lived on earth for more than 100 years; a photo depicting a granny was recently posted on a Facebook page, claiming she was turning 257 years old this year. This photo attached with the above claim has been shared with mixed reactions from many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. After […]
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A Thai singer ate mango with sticky rice on the stage of her performance in the United States of America just weeks ago, leading to the high demand for mango and sticky rice in Thailand. After that, a photo showing the world’s famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo having mango with sticky rice on his plate was […]
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, many photos related to the war have been posted and shared on social media. One of them is a picture showing a soldier kissing a small baby. The soldier in the picture claimed a Ukrainian military member who kissed his small baby before going to war against […]
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Imageries of beautiful places have been published and spread on social media including the real and the fake ones. Meanwhile, a photo showing a stone rock with a lighthouse built on top was posted on a Facebook page recently. This photo may be believed to be real as it has been shared and reacted with […]
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After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a special military operation on Ukraine since late of February, photos of Russia and criticisms on Putin were shared many times on social media. Meanwhile, a photo depicting Putin’s meeting table way longer than usual was posted recently on Facebook. This photo was attached with a caption claiming that […]
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During the celebration of the Khmer New Year last week, a video clip showing Prime Minister Hun Sen’s sister Hun Sinat dancing and saying “thank peace” was posted and shared on social media. Just some days later, a claim on social media said she was hospitalized due to a stroke after being overjoyed. The claim […]
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Politeness is one of the core traits of Japanese culture. In this context, a photo claiming to be scenes of the Japanese Minister of Electric Power, bowing down and apologizing to the public for 20 minutes, owing to a 20 minute power outage, has been viral among Cambodian Facebook users. However, after running a Google […]
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In just less than 10 days left for the traditional Khmer New Year coming, which is also called Songkran Khmer New Year 2022, it will be resumed after a few years of suspension due to Covid-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, a viral video clip showing Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, announcing 5-days off from 17th to 21st […]
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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, videos and photos have been posted across social media along with different claims. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the scene of two kids sitting in rubble along with photos showing soldiers hugging their families were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which […]
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Photos showing Cambodian Ayai singer, Prum Manh, laying on a hospital bed with “RIP” were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were attached with a claim that he has already passed away. It was reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking reliable sources and […]
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Many photos and video clips of natural landscapes have been posted on social media, including edited photos and fake videos as well. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing a rock shaped like a Gorilla was posted by a Facebook page on social media recently. It may be believed to be real as this photo has been […]
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Today (March 24) marks one month since Russia started its invasion into Ukraine and misleading photo and video claims continue to get shared virally on social media streams across the world. A picture, for example, showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing “V sign” gesture over Russian President Vladimir Putin during a photo session with French […]
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Many photos and videos related to Thailand have been posted and shared on social media, including photos or videos that are not specified whether they are real or fake either. Meanwhile, a photo showing a small island with a house built at the top was posted on a Facebook page recently. This photo may be […]
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As Russia continues its full-scale invasion into Ukraine, a video filming a couple covering a song together was posted on social media. It was claimed the couple is Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska. The video has been virally circulated on social media in recent weeks as Ukraine is at war against […]
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As Russia continues its full-scale invasion into Ukraine, videos and images have been circulated on social media. One of them is images of a woman in military uniforms. It was claimed she is the wife of the Ukrainian Vice President who voluntarily joined the frontline with troops to fight against the Russian invasion. The claim […]
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After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the launch of an offensive military operation in Ukraine in late February, photos of the war and criticism of Putin were widely distributed and shared on social media platforms. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the President of Russia, Putin, wearing a prison uniform was posted recently on a social media […]
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After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, videos and images related to the destruction in Ukraine have been circulated on social media. One of them is an image of a group of people searching for people trapped in a damaged building that was claimed the destruction in Ukraine after the Russian bombardment. The image has been […]
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Russia’s military offensive and invasion of Ukraine has now become a hot topic while the world is watching closely for that crisis. Meanwhile, a photo showing a fighter pilot was posted on a Facebook page on social media recently. It was attached with a claim stating that he was the “Ghost of Kyiv” who has […]
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Russia has launched a major military offensive against Ukraine since February 24th which massively destroyed the infrastructure of this country. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the devastation scene and collapsed buildings were posted recently on Facebook. This photo was claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which is happening lately. This post was reacted with […]
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After Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine under the so-called special military operation, the distribution of photos, video clips, and information related to the event have been seen on social media, including Information, photos, and video clips that are quite confusing and inaccurate. Meanwhile, a viral video clip showing jets being shot over […]
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Russia’s military operation in Ukraine continues to be rampant as the world is shocked by the situation that is happening in this country. Meanwhile, photos depicting the explosions and collapsed buildings were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which is happening. This post was reacted with […]
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As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, a 30-second video clip was widely circulated on social media with a claim that it was a heartbreaking scene of Ukrainian soldiers hugging their loved ones before departing to join in the forces in their fight against Russia’s invasion. The video clip has been virally watched by social media […]
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When talking about Thailand, we will first think of Cambodia’s neighboring country, which has tourist attractions such as cities, islands, beaches, and especially the beautiful scenery and culture which are attracting tourists from all around the world to travel to this country. Meanwhile, a photo showing a long tunnel running through the forest was posted […]
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As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, a short video was uploaded on social media yesterday, showing a young girl confronting soldiers. It was claimed that the video was a Ukrainian girl who angrily reacted to a Russian soldier. The claim has been widely shared on social media by Khmer-speaking Facebook users along with a […]
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After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, images, videos, and claims related to the crisis have been widely shared on social media. One of them is that a picture showing bodies covered by plastic and laid down on a road was posted on Facebook today. The claim author said the picture is bodies of Russian soldiers killed […]
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On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. The news also covered global media and social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing planes flying over the skies has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that they were the Russian planes flying over Ukraine […]
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion into Ukraine yesterday, plugging its neighboring nation into chaos. A day later, a viral claim on social media said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took off his clothes and put on a military uniform to join with his country’s troops to fight against Russia’s invasion. The social media […]
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While many people have lived on earth for more than 100 years so far, a video clip showing an old monk has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that this old monk is 399 years old. This claim has been shared and reacted many times by Facebook […]
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From late January until early February, Cambodia’s opposition leader who lives in exile in France revealed on his Facebook page that France’s court issued a warrant to arrest Prime Minister Hun Sen’s bodyguard unit chiefs Hing Bunheang and Huy Piseth. Then, in the middle of February, a piece of news circulated on YouTube claimed the […]
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Many photos and videos of natural landscapes have been posted and shared on social media, while some are hard to believe. A photo showing a beautiful hippo-shaped island was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many social media users. However, after running a Google Reverse Image, […]
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About two weeks ago, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen traveled to South Korea to receive the Sunhak Peace Prize. At the same time, a claim on social media said the premier wore a gun to participate in the peace prize event held in Seoul. The claim also posted a picture showing PM Hun Sen wearing […]
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As Cambodia is approaching to main elections in the upcoming months, Prime Minister Hun Sen who has been in power for nearly 40 years since 1985 is always subject to claims circulating on social media. One of them said Radio France International (RFI) in Khmer published a report saying the premier Hun Sen has passed […]
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Public announcement by Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, to support his son Hun Manet as Prime Minister Officials following him have issued a series of messages of support from all public and private institutions. The announcement also drew criticism from supporters and leaders from opposition parties as well on various social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing […]
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Near the end of 2013, Ou Virak who was Executive Director of Cambodian Center for Human Rights at the time criticized Cambodia’s opposition leader Sam Rainsy over the use of ‘Yuon’ in his political speech. The human rights activist said the opposition’s political speech was a racial discrimination against Vietnamese. Nine years later, a picture […]
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Gasoline and diesel prices in Cambodia have been rising steadily since mid-October, with regular petrol now costing about 4,500 riels. This rising price of gasoline is becoming a hot topic and debate on social media with the posting of comics. Meanwhile, a photo showing a car flipped over the roof in the front yard of […]
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Major national elections in Cambodia are approaching soon. Criticism and political verbal attacks have soon become a topic of debate among social media users. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen riding a cyclo with a former leader of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with mixed […]
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Images and videos are shared on social media every day including altered versions. One of them is an image that was shared on social media along with a caption saying it is a perspective of San Francisco. The image was widely shared by social media users along with a mixture of comments and reactions. Some […]
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As the national election approaches, photos and videos of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have come under fire which has been edited frequently and shared on many social media platforms. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen licking a ballot box was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen has been a hotbed of rumors, criticism and accusations in politics for many years. Meanwhile, photos attached with a claim that Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, has just been killed were posted and spread across social media in Cambodia recently. These posts were reacted with mixed comments and shared by Khmer-speaking […]
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Photos of Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family are frequently edited and shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, and his wife, Bun Rany, in a prison uniform was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking […]
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Syria has been struggling in a civil war and chaos for more than a decade, leading rumors and claims linking to the country’s situation and issues frequently spread on social media. One of them is a claim said a girl in a drawing of mom’s arms was an orphan in Aleppo city, Syria. The claim […]
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Many photos and videos of natural landscapes have been posted and shared on social media, including fake and real ones. Meanwhile, a photo showing a beautiful bear-shaped mountain was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many social media users. However, after running a Google Reverse Image, […]
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Two weeks ago, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen paid a controversial visit to Myanmar where he met the country’s junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing who has ruled the nation for almost a year following a coup d’état overthrowing the elected government. Days after his visit, an image showing PM Hun Sen exchanging a big […]
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Protests against Myanmar’s military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing are still being addressed and shared on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. Meanwhile, a photo showing General Min Aung Hlaing pointing a gun at himself was posted on social media recently. This photo has been reshared and reacted by Facebook users who […]
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As Cambodia is approaching another main election this year, claims and rumors related to Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family members have been circulated on social media by his political opponents. One of them is a recent photo showing PM Hun Sen and his wife in the Khmer Rouge uniforms. The photo also depicts […]
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Protests against Burma’s military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing after ousting government leader Aung San Suu Kyi Lottery in early February 2021 have always been discussed and shared on social media by social media users who are speaking Khmer. Meanwhile, photos showing a luxurious house were posted on Facebook. The photos are attached […]
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A union leader Chhim Sithar was arrested last week and charged with incitement by Phnom Penh court. Days after the arrest, two photos were posted on social media showing Sitha holding two pieces of papers confessing her crimes. The photos had been multiple shared by Khmer-speaking social media users along with a mixture of comments […]
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Environmental and natural resources have been becoming a new hot topic in Cambodia recently and it is being used by Cambodian online users. They make a criticism of the Royal Government of Cambodia, especially after three environmental activists have been recently arrested. Meanwhile, a photo showing a Cambodian tycoon, Try Pheap, holding a small tree […]
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The long rule and leadership of Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, who is also the president of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has become a topic of debate on social media and has a variety of expressions. a lot recently. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, smoking and wearing black glasses was […]
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Christmas is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus. It is celebrated on December 25th in many countries every year. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing Khmer Rouge leaders celebrating Christmas was posted recently on Facebook. This photo also showed the luxury car behind while the top leaders were standing and wearing Christmas hats. […]
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A human rights activist Seng Theary appeared for the hearing in the Phnom Penh Court of First Instance on December 07. She showed her bald head and wore an Apsara ballerina cloth. Some days later, Prime Minister called her “bald Apsara” in his public address. In early this January, Seng Theary posted a photo showing […]
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Sar Kheng – a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and also Vice President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) – has been considered as a leading candidate for the prime ministerial post in CPP. This leads to rumors and claims related to his situation. One of the claims said Sar Kheng had […]
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A photo showing Donald Trump holding a banner which says “Khmer Kill Khmer” is like supporting “Hun Sen” was posted by a Cambodian user on Facebook. This post was reacted with mixed comments and shared by Khmer-speaking social media users. However, after running a Google Reverse Image and Yandex, it proves that the claim above […]
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Weeks ago, joint authorities confiscated a pet lion from a Chinese man in his villa in Phnom Penh, which has become a topic of debate and sharing among Cambodian social media users vigorously. Meanwhile a viral photo showing two thin lions was posted by a Cambodian user on Facebook. This user claimed and linked that […]
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In August, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng announced he would have been absent from his home country for two weeks due to a trip to France for a “personal issue.” This led to a claim published on social media saying Kheng had met self-exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy in France. The […]
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Myanmar has plunged into chaos and violent crackdown since the coupe ousted the elected government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in February this year. Then many photos, videos, and claims have been circulated on social media by Facebook users including Cambodians. As Myanmar is in turmoil, a Facebook user claimed Kachin armed […]
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The recent construction of a pagoda in Buriram province, Thailand, has caused a stir among Cambodians. It is said that the construction of the new temple was copied from the architectural style of Angkor Wat. This reaction has become a topic of debate and debate on Cambodian social media recently. Meanwhile a viral post showing […]
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The case of treason of former activists and CNRP leaders resumed recently, requesting six defendants to appear at the hearing, including Seng Theary, president of the Center Educate for the people of Cambodia, a supporter of the CNRP, and also a human rights activist. Meanwhile, photos showing Seng Theary, a human rights activist, dressed in […]
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As a political commentator criticizing Prime Minister Hun Sen-led government, Meas Nee is often engulfed by rumors and claims originating from those who are affiliated with the government and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP). One of the claims published on social media said the political commentator slipped on the toilet floor in his house, […]
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Former opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s $5 per watch campaign has become a topic of debate among users on social media. A photo showing a Cambodian politician and rights activist, Mu Sochua, holding a banner saying “How Sam Rainsy kept insulting the King is to distract the followers” was posted by a Cambodian user on Facebook […]
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Activities and expressions of criticism that tarnished the reputation of the King of Cambodia were made often by former opposition leaders and its supporters. Meanwhile a photo showing Cambodian king, Sihamoni, wearing a Vietnamese army hat while there were flags of Vietnam and the People’s Republic of Kampuchea held by the Cambodian’s top officials was […]
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Former President of Cambodia’s largest opposition party, Sam Rainsy, who used to receive 55 seats out of the 123 parliament seats, has now been living in exile since 2015 and has been criticized among the Cambodian supporters. Meanwhile a photo showing a former leader of CNRP, Sam Rainsy, has been arrested by the police authority […]
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Many black and white photos showing Cambodia’s landscapes and people in the past are often published and shared on social media without having exact details. One of them is a photo showing a woman in traditional dresses. A social media user claimed the photo was a Cambodian mistress of a French official in the colonial […]
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A photo showing a woman slipped on a paved road was posted on social media with a claim saying the road incident happened in Cambodia’s Kandal province. The photo had been multiple shared by Khmer-speaking social media users along with a mixture of comments and reactions. After running Google Reverse Image, however, it can be […]
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A photo showing the Cambodian prime minister’s son, Hun Manet, meeting with a Vietnamese army leader was posted recently on Facebook. This photo also showed Hun Manet wearing a Vietnamese army hat as well. It was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after running a Google […]
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With the upcoming national elections, the criticism and verbal attack from one political party to another has become a hotly debated topic on social media, especially between Cambodia and Vietnam. Meanwhile a photo showing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen sitting in his office with a photo of him and the Vietnamese leader holding on the […]
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A photo showing Cambodian king, Norodom Sihamoni, having hair while Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, having no hair was posted on Facebook Group recently. This photo may be believed by some users that it was the real photo while it was reacted to and shared by many Khmer-speaking social media users. However, after checking and […]
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Since Myanmar’s elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi was overthrown from power in a coup by the military group on February 1, 2021, many news, photos, videos and rumors have been circulated on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. One of them is that a photo was published by a Facebook user. The social […]
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The health of Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, has always been a topic of discussion and sharing on social media among the supporters from the opposition party. Meanwhile photos showing Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, laying on Hospital bed were posted recently on Facebook. This post was attached with a claim and linked that he […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen has been the subject of numerous verbal attacks from opposition leaders and supporters against him, especially on social media. Meanwhile a photo showing Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, sitting with a young woman known as Thy Sovantha (a Social Media Celebrity), inside the vehicle was posted on Facebook recently. This photo […]
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As Cambodia is approaching to next elections in next year, a photo of Cambodia’s first lady Bun Rany – Prime Minister Hun Sen’s wife – was posted on social media. The photo shows the premier Hun Sen’s wife took a picture with Le Duc Tho – one of Vietnam’s senior leaders who oversaw Cambodia from […]
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Photos and videos of newly wedding couple are often published on social media, but some of them do not come with exact information. One of them is that a photo showing a girl crying at a wedding ceremony was recently posted on social media. The photo comes with a claim saying the girl cries after […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen has always been criticized and verbally attacked by supporters and former leaders of CNRP on social media. Meanwhile a photo showing former US president, Donald Trump, holding a photo of Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, with text overlaid saying “Our next target is the dictator Hun Sen” was posted on Facebook. […]
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The immigration of Vietnamese into Cambodia is a sensitive topic which has been debated and shared on social media for years. Recently, a Facebook user posted two photos showing people camp at an unknown location. The Facebook user claimed they are Vietnamese immigrants camping along border Cambodia. The photo with such a claim had been […]
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Cambodia is known to have closer relationship with China, leading to resentment expressed against the presence of Chinese in the country. Just a day before Chinese New Year celebration, a photo of banner read “Welcome to the Cambodia, Province of China” has been posted on 11th February 2021. The photo had been shared by many […]
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As Covid-19 infection has been spreading in Cambodia, a video clip was published on social media with a caption saying more than 400 workers ran out of their garment factory in outskirt of the capital of Phnom Penh after a medical team went down to collect samples from some workers. The video clip along with […]
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The Golden Voice of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the early generations of Ros Sereysothea, Pen Ron, and Houy Meas were one of the most famous singers in the 60’s until now. Meanwhile, an old photo of three women walking down the street was posted on Facebook. It was claimed that it was a rare […]
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Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot died more than 20 years ago, but his photos are often published and shared on social media without having reliable information. One of them is that a Facebook user posted a photo showing Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot with young face. The photo had been shared many times by Khmer-speaking […]
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Cambodian top officials have been criticized by the supporters from opposition parties especially those who are on the prime minister’s side. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, riding a motorbike with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni was posted recently on a social media platform. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments […]
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Many viral photos attached with a claim saying “Mr. Bean has just passed away” were posted recently on Facebook as well as other social media platforms. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments and it may be believed to be real by most Facebook users. However, after clarifying with his official agent and […]
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News about the spreading of Covid-19 in Thailand is often shared social media by those speaking Khmer language. One of them is that a Facebook user posted a photo showing a pile of something like bodies covered by white clothes. The Facebook author claimed it was a tragedy of Covid-19 in Thailand. The photo along […]
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Major national elections are approaching in the next two years while criticism and political verbal attacks are also becoming a topic of debate between supporters actively sharing on social media. Meanwhile, one of the two photos showing former top leaders of Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh was posted recently on a social media platform. This […]
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A former leader of Cambodia’s largest opposition party, Sam Rainsy. who once received 55 seats out of the 123 parliament seats, has now been living in exile since 2015 and has recently been criticized among the Cambodian supporters. Meanwhile a photo showing a Cambodian politician and opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, look like an old man […]
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In mid-August this year, Taliban took control the whole Afghanistan amidst forces of the United States of America and its alliance were withdrawing from the country. Meanwhile, a bombing took place at Kabul International Airport on August 26, killing at least 13 military servicemen and dozen were injured. After the bloodiest bombing, a photo was […]
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Photos of Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen – the world’s longest serving leader – and his family are always linked with former leaders of Vietnam in 1980s. One of them is a photo what showing premier Hun Sen’s wife Bun Rany taking a picture with Le Duc Tho – the man oversaw Cambodia after the […]
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Former president of the Cambodian National Rescue Party, the main opposition party in Cambodia, Sam Rainsy has repeatedly failed to return to Cambodia. This failure of Sam Rainsy’s entry into Cambodia has led to mixed verbal criticisms and attacks on social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing Sam Rainsy dressing as a corpse and running on […]
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The history of Cambodia-Vietnam relationship is often debated and shared on social media, leading to various allegations. One of them is that a photo showing torture committed against jailed persons was published on a Facebook page last month alongside a claim saying it was torture committed by Vietnamese against Khmer Krom who live in Kampuchea […]
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Major national elections are approaching in the next two years and political clashes have become a topic of debate among Facebook users and enthusiastic supporters from all social media platforms. Meanwhile, a photo showing a leader of the League for Democracy Party, Khem Veasna, appearing on a banner with its slogan was posted recently on […]
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Thailand is one of the many countries in Asia where foreign tourists like to travel and spend the most money for a vacation stay. Not only that, this neighboring country is also ranked fourth as the country that earns the most all over the world as well. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing one of the […]
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A photo of a new Cambodia banknote showing a portrait photo of Hun Sen Smiling was posted recently on Facebook. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments and it may be believed to be real by some Cambodian Facebook users. This comes after major national elections are approaching in the next two years. […]
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Our planet is full of beautiful and incredible places as we have seen in many countries across the globe whether they are man-made or natural. Meanwhile, a photo showing a beautiful beach road was posted recently on a social media platform. It was claimed and linked that the photo is situated in Kampot province, Cambodia. […]
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Life as a couple is not easy, apart from living in harmony with each other, we also need to be tolerant and keep the couple’s private affairs quite well. Normally, a couple living together is like a plate in a cupboard, there are always arguments and incomplete things that should be discussed and talked to […]
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Nowadays, social media is full of information, including factual information, false, bizarre, and even sad news that is widely shared and disseminated by users. Meanwhile, a photo showing two people crying was published on news media recently. It was also attached with a claim saying in Khmer that a crying father almost lost his liver […]
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Former President of Cambodia’s largest opposition party, Sam Rainsy, who used to receive 55 seats out of the 123 parliament seats, has now been living in exile since 2015 and has been criticized among the Cambodian supporters. Meanwhile, a photo showing a former leader of CNRP, Sam Rainsy, laying down on the bed was posted […]
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Our planet is full of beautiful and incredible places as we have seen in many countries whether they are man-made or natural. Meanwhile, there is a photo showing a shipwreck located in nowhere of water was posted recently on the social media platform. It was claimed and linked that the photo is located at Peam, […]
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Last month, the Representative House of the United States passed an act aimed at sanctioning several of Cambodia’s government high ranking officials who are linked to human rights violation in the country. Meanwhile, a more than three-minute video clip was posted on social media along with a claim saying that American police brutally beat African-American […]
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Major national elections in Cambodia are approaching in the next two years. Criticism and political verbal attacks have become a topic of debate among the Facebook users especially on the opposition party and its leader, Sam Rainsy. Meanwhile, a photo of Sam Rainsy, the former president of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, in a Vietnam […]
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Although the famous Cambodian male singer, Sin Sisamuth, already passed away during Khmer Rouge regime, however, his reputation is still ingrained in the hearts of all young and old Cambodians. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing him playing guitar was posted recently on Facebook platform and even published by some local news media. However, after checking […]
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Due to the spread of Covid-19 infection in Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen – the President of ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) – had not been seen in public for several weeks, leading to rumors related to his health. One of such rumors on social media claimed that the premier was in critical health condition and had been hospitalized for immediate surgery […]
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Sam Rainsy, a former president of the CNRP, won 55 of the National Assembly seats out of 123 in the 2013 National Election and currently has been living in exile since 2015. He has often been criticized and retaliated against by government leaders and CPP supporters. Meanwhile, a photo showing the scene of former CNRP […]
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Rumors related with Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen’s health condition has been widely spread on social media platform since 2020 as he rarely shows in public for many weeks due to the Covid-19 restriction across the country. One of the most recent rumor on social media claimed a video clip shows the premier Hun Sen […]
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Various sentiments against Vietnam and its people are often seen on platforms of social media. One of them is a photo showing a statue of Vietnam’s prominent leader Ho Chi Minh. The statue is seen sitting with a sword in hand. The implication of the statue is that the statue of founding father of the […]
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20 years ago, many people who resided in Phnom Penh, Cambodia may have already heard of a well-known robber, Ra Smach, who was a threat to many rich people and tycoos. Due to the robbery and kidnapping, the city was shaken and at least 20 victims were attacked by this guy. Meanwhile, a viral photo […]
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A few days ago, a Cambodian court has issued an arrest warrant for a Cambodian political analyst who was known as Dr. Seng Sary. The order came after the prime minister, Hun Sen, has made the announcement at the launch of the vaccination campaign of Covid-19 prevention for aged 6 to 12-year-olds at Peace Palace […]
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The spread and a new wave of Covid-19 infection has had a devastating effect on all sectors, especially on tourism whereby some countries still continue to ban the travel its citizens to move or go to various tourism spots. Meanwhile, a photo showing a beautiful rock in the shape of an elephant has been recently […]
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Recently, Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, has ordered the purchase of longans from the farmers in all provinces along the Cambodian-Thai border who have been unable to export their fruits due to Covid-19 restrictions. Meanwhile on social media, four photos showing a watermelon farm and people crying were posted recently. It shows that Cambodian farmers […]
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Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, announced on Saturday last week that Cambodia will provide a temporary refuge to 300 Afghan refugees before they are granted asylum by a third country. This announcement drew mixed reactions from both positive and negative from the social media users, especially criticism from rights groups who said that Cambodia has […]
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Khmer Empire or Angkor Empire was one of the most influential empires in Southeast Asia. This splendor can be seen by the vast expanse of land which was full of amazing stone temples and carvings. Meanwhile, a Facebook page posted a photo of an ancient bell on social media and claimed that it was the […]
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Located in the middle of the Mekong River, Koh Pen island has become one of the beautiful places to relax among the locals. This island is rich in pure atmosphere, beautiful long white sand beach with bamboo bridge for national and international tourists to visit annually. Meanwhile, a Facebook page has posted photos of an […]
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The devastation of green forest and wildlife, whether it happens in Cambodia or other parts of the world, is often a controversial topic on social media platforms. On a similar note, social media was abuzz recently, after a photo of a rhino laying on the ground alongside a claim that mentioned the Northern White Rhinoceros […]
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Cambodia launched its nation-wide campaign on 10 February three days after the first arrival of China-donated COVID19 vaccines. Few have raised concerns over the effectiveness of the Chinese Vaccines and as a result, a large wave of misinformation regarding the vaccines have surfaced. On a similar note, it was claimed that a 39-year-old doctor working […]
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The first batch of shipment of China-donated COVID19 vaccines arrived in Cambodia on February 7th, and three days later a nation-wide vaccination campaign was launched. The Chinese version of COVID19 vaccines, haves stirred up debates and rumors regarding the effectiveness of these vaccines were shared widely among social media circles in Cambodia. On this backdrop, […]
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