Key facts
- A photograph depicting French President Emmanuel Macron kneeling before King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has been circulating online.
- Thailand's government has officially stated that the image is AI-generated.
A photograph that appeared to show French President Emmanuel Macron in a subservient pose before King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has been circulating on social media. However, the Thai government has officially declared the image to be a fabrication created using artificial intelligence. The government's statement aims to debunk the authenticity of the widely shared picture.