Disease Control Department Clarifies Live Stream Clip Incident, Reveals Link Sent to Inbox Before Exiting System
Thailand's Disease Control Department accidentally viewed an inappropriate live stream after a user flagged it in a Facebook inbox message on May 23, prompting the department to review its social media security procedures after screenshots
The Department of Disease Control has issued a statement regarding its official Facebook page's viewing of an inappropriate live stream clip that circulated on social media. According to preliminary investigation, on May 23, 2569 at approximately 10 p.m., page administrators were sharing an infographic about "Ebola Virus Infection: 10 Questions on Entry Measures to Thailand for Travelers from High-Risk Areas." At 10:34 p.m., staff checked the page's inbox and found a warning message stating: "Please admin, could you check this live stream? I'm concerned it may be harmful to children and teenagers due to inappropriate sexual content." Staff clicked the link, confirmed the clip contained inappropriate content, and immediately exited the system. However, other users had already captured screenshots and shared them widely, sparking negative criticism of the department. The Disease Control Department says it will conduct a thorough investigation and review its account security and social media usage procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The department reaffirms its commitment to public sector communication standards, appropriate social media use, and maintaining public trust.
