Monkey Attack Tragedy: A 7-year-old boy in Nakhon Si Thammarat died after being mauled by his family’s pet macaque “Choke,” with police and wildlife teams searching for the animal after the grandfather released it. Lifestyle Medicine Push: Thai and Bhutan experts at a lifestyle medicine and mindfulness conference say better sleep, exercise, stress control, nutrition, and meaningful relationships can help prevent and manage chronic disease. River Pollution Alarm: Northern residents in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai staged a six-day peace walk over heavy-metal contamination, with health authorities reporting arsenic in people near the Kok River. Ebola Surveillance: Thailand ordered nationwide Ebola monitoring and told governors to support a 21-day quarantine plan as screening ramps up. Cancer Survivorship Focus: National Cancer Survivors Day highlights the daily challenges faced by survivors and caregivers, as survival rates rise. AI and Jobs: Nectec warns generative AI could disrupt Thailand’s labour market and backs measures like an “automation tax” to slow layoffs. IMF/World Bank Hosting: Thailand’s return as host for the 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings is framed as a chance to attract investment, including health and sustainability-linked businesses. Medical Innovation (HK): Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority set up an office to speed up introducing innovative drugs and medical devices into public hospital formularies. Medical Tourism Caution: Coverage notes cosmetic surgery abroad can backfire, creating risks and potential extra burdens on home healthcare systems.