Government Denies Fake News on 497 Million Baht Weather Upgrade
The Thai government dismissed social media rumours that the cabinet had approved a 497‑million‑baht budget to upgrade the nation’s weather‑forecasting system using satellite and AI technology. Deputy Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Ploythale Lakshmichanthorn said the alleged project never existed and that any cooperation with agencies such as NASA or NOAA incurred no cost. She warned that spreading false information online could lead to up to five years in jail or a fine of 100,000 baht under the Computer Crime Act.
The government denied social media claims that the cabinet had approved a 497‑million‑baht budget to upgrade Thailand’s weather‑forecasting system with satellite and AI technology. Deputy Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Ploythale Lakshmichanthorn said the report was false, created confusion, and that any international cooperation involving NASA or NOAA had been carried out at no cost. She added that the trial period had ended and findings had been released, while warning that spreading false information online could lead to up to five years imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 baht under the Computer Crime Act.
