Foreign Payment Dispute: A viral clip claims a Chinese noodle shop in Bangkok refused Thai baht and pushed customers to pay in renminbi, reigniting questions about foreign-run businesses, Thai QR/PromptPay access, and whether receipts and tax compliance are being followed. Ebola Border Measures: Australia warns travellers may face health screening and up to 21 days of quarantine after recent stays in Ebola-affected countries, as Thailand tightens entry routes via Suvarnabhumi. Aging Care & Hospital Capacity: UATH is expanding medical imaging capacity with a 1.5T helium-free MRI project and contract work, aiming to boost healthcare delivery. Public Health Tech: Thailand is rolling out an AI-powered tool to help tackle non-communicable diseases, part of a broader push for digital health. Food Safety & Nutrition: Reports highlight concerns about toxic metals in store-bought rice and stress the need for safer food supply chains, while separate coverage points to school nutrition as key to tackling malnutrition. Community Health Support: A Bangkok initiative is using donated hair and prison workshops to make free wigs for cancer patients, helping with confidence during treatment. Cross-Border Health Risks: Fighting along the Myanmar border has reportedly killed migrants in Thailand, underscoring ongoing safety and healthcare strain in border areas.