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Hello everyone, and thank you all for being here today.

I’m Thazin, and we’re excited to dive


into today’s discussion with my student team. Let me introduce them: we have JuJu, Folk,
Bam, and Puppy. Together, we’ll be exploring fake news and misinformation, and we’re
looking forward to hearing different perspectives and ideas.

Teacher: Today, we’re going to talk about fake news and misinformation. Can anyone
explain what they mean?

Student 1: Fake news is a global issue where false information is deliberately created to
mislead people.

Student 2: Ah, what about misinformation? How is it different from fake news?

Student 3: What makes misinformation different from fake news is that it’s shared without
the intention to deceive and often by people who don’t realize the information is incorrect.

Teacher: That’s right! Content on social media often attracts people who take advantage of
the situation. Can anyone give an example?

Student 1: The recent flooding in Chiang Rai is trending on social media right now.

Teacher: Why do you think it’s gaining so much attention on social media?

Student 4: Because the flooding causes panic, prompting people to quickly share
information to seek help from others or organizations.

Teacher: What are the disadvantages?

Student 2: In my opinion, the main disadvantage is that information often lacks verification,
leading to the spread of false news. Additionally, vulnerable groups, like children and the
elderly, may struggle to discern what's true or false due to inadequate fact-checking.

Teacher: Yes, we’re the ones who create fake news to help spread information. Otherwise,
there could be a major vulnerability. Can anyone give an example?

Student 3: In this flooding case, the vulnerability leads to posts that deceive people into
donating through social media platforms.

Teacher: That’s good. What about another perspective on this?

Student 1: As democratic citizens, this action is a violation of civil rights and against
democratic law. Citizens deserve to have transparent and accurate information.

Student 4: When it comes to donations, it's better to carefully verify first or donate directly
to government agencies instead of transferring to certain groups who exploit vulnerabilities
for personal gain.
problems because they lack the knowledge and access to properly investigate. In addition,
some people may use it to create exaggerated rumors. Why do you think they create
rumors?

Student 3: Yes, because they want to gain more engagement for themselves.

Teacher: Yes, because news posted on social media has a greater impact than face-to-face
interactions and spreads quickly and easily. If you're unable to verify it, the effects can be
even more significant. Does anyone have an example of fake news in this kind of situation?

Student 3: I saw a TikTok video about flooding in Mae Fah Luang, but in reality, it’s a high
area where flooding isn’t possible. People who don’t know this might believe the
exaggerated headlines, as social media is often used to mislead.

S4: Yes, I have seen news that posted old photos of the flooding incident and said that this
was a current event.

T: Did you know that posting false news may be investigated by a large agency such as
Unesco as a global citizen who investigates word issues in promoting media freedom and
access to accurate information?

S2: Wow! I never thought that the flood problem would have such an impact on the global
level. What about the compensation?

Teacher: Yes, being a good digital citizen means being mindful when analyzing and sharing
information. Otherwise, fake news can greatly harm democracy. Citizens should aim to help
each other, using social media responsibly to spread accurate information quickly and
reduce problems.

Student 1: Could this be why some people create fake news to stir up society?

Student 2: I think that's a reason—our mindset about wanting to help can be limited by a
lack of access, even as citizens of the country.

Teacher: Absolutely, this is connected to the mindset that the government operates slowly
or deprives citizens of their rights, which encourages people to help one another. This can
lead to the spread of both intentional and unintentional misinformation.

S2: Oh, so fake news can also create positive news?

T: It can be said that it is a by-product that is better than using media to stimulate people.
However, fake news is not the right thing to do and should not be done.

Alright, everyone, that brings us to the end of our discussion. I want to thank JuJu, Folk,
Bam, and Puppy for sharing their thoughts and leading such a great conversation. And, of
course, thank you all for participating and contributing your ideas.

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