US Navy Port Call & Mental Health Scrutiny: The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand (Laem Chabang/Pattaya) after a record 286-day deployment, with reports of onboard rust and earlier concerns about food, hygiene and mental health now shifting attention to shore leave and local impacts. Public Safety & Policing: Thai police sent two drunk US sailors back to the ship after a brawl near Walking Street, while authorities also issued prostitution-related warnings and tightened local oversight ahead of the visit. Healthcare & Diagnostics: A Cambodian study validates serology to detect recent Plasmodium vivax exposure, aiming to improve malaria elimination where standard tests miss dormant liver-stage carriers. Regulation & Access to Care: Thailand is pausing 49 data-center projects and freezing approvals for more, as new AI rules are drafted amid power and water strain. Food & Wellness Lifestyle: A horticulture piece warns that overfertilizing basil can make plants “leggy,” with practical soil and feeding tips for healthier leaves. Travel & Infrastructure: Thailand upgrades Udon Thani Airport to an international gateway to support the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026. Road Safety: Two cyclists were killed in Kota Bharu after an alleged rear-end crash, underscoring ongoing risks on highways.