Healthcare trade & life sciences: Malaysia is ramping up cooperation with Thailand at WHX Bangkok 2026 (July 8–10), using the World Health Expo to connect Malaysian healthcare and life-science firms with Thai agencies, hospitals and investors. Cardiometabolic meds trend: A new Lancet analysis across 110 studies (including Thailand) finds obesity-related gaps in blood pressure and cholesterol are shrinking in older adults, likely linked to wider use of effective medications. Cosmetic safety crackdown: EcoWaste Coalition says mercury-laced skin lighteners are still being sold online in the Philippines despite RA 11967, echoing broader regional pressure to tighten cosmetic ingredient rules. Preventive wellness push in Phuket: Sansiri partners with VitalLife at Bumrungrad to offer “hospital-grade” preventive wellness privileges for residents in Cherngtalay–Bang Tao. Dengue vaccine update: A Sri Lanka expert says an internationally approved dengue vaccine shows over 90% effectiveness against DENV-2 and could cut dengue burden, though it won’t fully eradicate the disease. Public health & environment: Civil society protests in Bangkok demand accountability over cross-border river pollution tied to Chinese-backed mining in Myanmar. Regulation on cosmetics ingredients: Australia’s Sunscreen Council submits comments to Thailand’s FDA urging tighter limits on homosalate and oxybenzone in sunscreen. Longevity & housing lifestyle: Rising interest in “scientific wellness” is being packaged into residential living, blending lifestyle, screening and preventive programs.