Bangkok: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) has issued a warning about a fraudulent claim circulating online that suggests the Government Savings Bank (GSB) is offering loans of up to 1 million baht to all professions through Facebook. The public is advised to be cautious of this fake news, which poses risks of financial loss and compromise of personal information.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wethang Puangsap, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Anti-Fake News Center of Thailand (AFNC) to monitor and report fake news. This initiative supports the Ministry's strategy to mitigate security and social threats, as directed by Mr. Chaiyanok Chidchob, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society. The focus is on increasing public awareness about crimes related to technology, misinformation, and fake news.
As of January 7, 2026, AFNC had identified 155,966 messages, of which 3,725 necessitated verification. The primary source of these messages was Social Listening, accounting for 3,724 messages, with Line contributing one message. Out of the total, 30 cases needed further investigation, with six already verified by relevant authorities. Among these, seven cases garnered significant public interest, comprising four true stories, one fake story, and two distorted stories.
The most prominent fake news item involved a Facebook page, "Disabatino Aydin Eddie," falsely claiming to offer loans from the Government Savings Bank. This has been debunked by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, in collaboration with the Government Savings Bank and the Ministry of Finance. It was confirmed that the page is a fraudulent creation by scammers misusing the bank's name and logo. The Government Savings Bank does not provide loans via social media or through SMS links. The only legitimate Facebook presence of the bank is "GSB Society," marked with a blue verification check.
Despite the clarifications, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society remains concerned about the public's susceptibility to fake news on digital platforms. Such misinformation could lead to misunderstandings, property damage, or identity theft, affecting society at large. The Ministry urges the public to rely on credible information from official sources and to verify news and website links before acting on them.