Summary of the Meeting on Social Media inspection and Analysis to Prevent Fake News (No. 1/2015)
Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from the meeting, as reported in the provided text:
Key Attendees:
mr. Prasert Chantharawongthong: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society (Presiding Officer)
Special Professor Wisit Wisit Sorath: Permanent Secretary for Digital Economy and Society (Vice President)
Representatives from: Office of the National Security Council (NSC), Department of Public Relations, National Police Office (Police), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, ETDA, and others.
Main Concern:
The increasing amount of fake news is causing confusion, division, and negative consequences within society.Key Agreements & Actions:
- Border Unrest Priority: News related to unrest in border areas will be prioritized for fake news management.
- AI Technology: Utilize AI to gather, detect, and manage fake news across all channels.
- Increased Personnel: Increase staffing to support fake news management measures.
- IO Operations & Psychology: ETDA will inform social media platforms about IO operations and psychological news management tactics.
- Account Verification & Advertising: Raise the standards for online media account verification and require advertising to be linked to confirmed company identities. Implementation has begun.
Rapid Response & Verification:
The Public Relations Department and Ministry of Digital Economy and Society will work closely to analyze news within 3 hours and determine its veracity. reporting Fake News: Citizens can report fake news via:
Website: www.antifakenewscenter.com (AFNC)
Google search: “AFNC”
Prosecution & IP Address Blocking:
The Ministry of Justice, National Police Agency, and Office of the Attorney General will handle the prosecution of fake news distributors.
The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission will investigate IP addresses and take appropriate action against involved service providers.
Dissemination of Correct Details:
Correct information will be disseminated widely, including in english, through the Public Relations Department and foreign media.
Statistical Data:
* From November 2019 – july 31, 2025, over 1.1 billion suspicious news items were screened.Technology is being used to improve efficiency.
the meeting focused on a coordinated, multi-agency approach to combatting fake news through prevention, detection, rapid response, prosecution, and public awareness.
