Cannabis Crackdown: Thailand’s DTAM says it has tightened enforcement on cannabis businesses under the 2025 rules, with licence suspensions of 30–90 days and possible revocation for repeat breaches, including penalties for incomplete reporting and non-compliant cultivation/harvesting standards. Medical Tourism Push: Informa Markets and Thailand’s DHSS will run International Healthcare Week 2026 (July 8–10, Bangkok), bundling CPHI South East Asia, World Health Expo, Medtec Southeast Asia and Thailand Medical and Wellness Expo to link pharma, devices, services and wellness. Emergency Readiness: Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service launched an International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services (June 16–18), bringing together 230+ experts from 70+ institutions, including Thailand, to strengthen cross-region emergency and medical aviation cooperation. Public Health & Cancer: A study on northern Thailand links rising lung cancer rates in non-smokers to heavier seasonal haze exposure, pointing to PM2.5 as a likely driver. Food Safety & Trade: Malaysia will boost shrimp production to replace banned Thai imports from June 1, citing stalled sanitation talks; the dispute follows Thailand’s stricter health checks on Malaysian sea bass. Health Policy & Economy: Government plans a 12-year push to make Thailand a high-income country, with “high-value healthcare” and wellness highlighted as growth engines alongside AI, semiconductors and human-capital development. Workforce Health: WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains are at risk as funding cuts hit prevention, testing and community-led services. Infrastructure Safety: Bangkok is sealing off century-old shophouses after fatal canopy collapse, while officials push for by-law changes to allow safer repairs of aging buildings.