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Facebook Suddenly Showing Thai or Foreign Language Posts? How to Stop It
If your Facebook feed has suddenly started showing Thai or other foreign-language posts — even though you don’t follow pages in that language — you’re not alone.
Many users report that their feed unexpectedly fills up with:
- Thai posts
- Random foreign-language content
- Verified accounts they don’t follow
- Suggested posts from unknown creators
Let’s understand why this happens and how you can fix it.
Why Is Facebook Showing Foreign Language Content?
There are a few common reasons:
1️⃣ Algorithm Testing & Recommendations
Facebook constantly experiments with its recommendation system. Sometimes it pushes:
- Popular global content
- Trending international posts
- Viral videos regardless of language
If a post is getting massive engagement worldwide, it may appear in your feed even if it’s in Thai.
2️⃣ Accidental Engagement Signals
If you:
- Watched a reel for more than a few seconds
- Clicked on a foreign-language page
- Followed an international meme page
- Used a VPN
The algorithm may assume you’re interested in that region’s content.
3️⃣ Location or Language Settings Changed
Sometimes:
- Your language settings change accidentally
- Region settings get modified
- Browser auto-translation confuses detection
Even a minor setting shift can alter recommendations.
4️⃣ Account Security Issues
Less common, but important:
- Someone else logged into your account
- Suspicious activity triggered different region signals
Always rule this out if the change feels extreme.
How to Stop Seeing Thai or Foreign Posts on Facebook : iPhone/ Android
Follow these steps carefully.
✅ Step 1: Check Language Settings
On Facebook:
- Go to Settings
- Click Language & Region
- Set Facebook language to your preferred language (e.g., English or Hindi)
- Remove any additional languages
Save changes.
✅ Step 2: Adjust Feed Preferences
- Tap Menu
- Go to Settings
- Select Feed Preferences
- Choose “Unfollow”
- Remove any unknown foreign pages
Also, use:
“Show less” on foreign posts repeatedly.
This trains the algorithm.
✅ Step 3: Clear Activity Log
- Go to your profile
- Open Activity Log
- Check interactions
- Remove any accidental likes on foreign content
This resets engagement signals.
✅ Step 4: Turn Off Content Suggestions (If Possible)
Under Feed Preferences:
- Reduce suggested content
- Limit recommended posts
Facebook may not allow full removal, but reducing interaction helps.
✅ Step 5: Check Account Security
- Go to Settings → Security and Login
- Review active sessions
- Log out from unknown devices
- Change password if needed
Better safe than sorry.
✅ Step 6: Avoid Watching Foreign Reels Fully
If you see Thai reels:
- Don’t watch fully
- Don’t like
- Don’t comment
- Immediately click “Not interested”
Within a few days, your feed should normalize.
How Long Does It Take to Reset?
Usually:
- 3–7 days of consistent “Not Interested” signals
- Avoid engaging with unwanted content
The algorithm adjusts gradually.
Is This a Bug?
Sometimes yes.
There have been cases where users globally saw:
- 80–90% suggested posts
- Posts from strangers
- Foreign-language content flooding feed
When this happens widely, it’s usually an algorithm update issue and resolves automatically.
Final Thoughts
If Facebook suddenly shows Thai or foreign-language content:
- It’s usually algorithm-driven
- It’s not necessarily a hack
- It can be corrected with feed training
