Tourism Health & Safety: Thailand is preparing for more rain with BMA drainage upgrades ahead of Oct 10–13, using more “event-based” flood alerts and asking residents to report unusual water backing up. Public Health Screening: Immigration officers at land, sea and air checkpoints were reminded to keep hygiene precautions after reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia; Thailand says there’s no sign of plague entering the country. Medicines Readiness: The Ministry of Public Health ordered hospitals to stockpile medicines for at least seven days and food for 10 days ahead of southern monsoon impacts. Care Facility Oversight: Police inspected a Kanchanaburi care centre after allegations of assault and confinement of 92 patients, including psychiatric cases reportedly held in steel-bar rooms. Wellness Tourism Push: Phuket was named a top wellness destination by Canadian travellers, as TAT ramps up its Amazing Thailand Global Health & Wellness Era 2027 plans. Tourist Fee Update: A public consultation backed Thailand’s proposed 450-baht tourist fee, with 80.5% supporting the draft framework; ticket-based collection was the most popular option. Medical Aviation (Regional Health): A premature baby was evacuated from Thailand to Kazakhstan for emergency care, highlighting the role of medical aviation for distant, high-risk cases.