US EditionNo joke: Thai government warns of jail time for April Fool’s hoaxes
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Planning April Fools joke? Jail, up to Dh200,000 fine for sharing rumours, authority warns
Circulating or reposting rumours through social media may expose individuals to legal liability, given their negative impact on society and its security, the authority said.
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(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Thailand has issued a warning to its citizens about the potential risks if their April Fool's Day jokes lead to serious consequences.
The government warns the public to be cautious on April Fools' Day. Posts that cause damage or create panic are illegal and punishable by both imprisonment and fines. The government advises checking whether something is true before sharing it. On April 1, 2026, Ms. Airin Phanrit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that April 1st is April Fools' Day.
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