Smoke-Free Policy Win: Baguio City (Philippines) received a Gold Award in the 2nd ASEAN Smoke-Free Awards for enforcing smoke-free rules, with George Town taking Silver and several Thai local governments earning Bronze—another reminder that tobacco control is a practical public-health lever. Cross-Border Crime & Health Risks: Thai troops found an operating room inside a scam compound near the Thailand–Cambodia border, with surgical tools and documents referencing “organ trafficking,” raising serious organ-harvesting concerns. Asean/Regional Health Diplomacy: The Asia-Pacific Media Forum highlighted Thailand’s push for AI and digital connectivity alongside regional cooperation—relevant for health communication and service delivery. Medicines & Safety: Thailand’s health authorities warned about unsafe use of weight-loss GLP-1 injections, stressing the need for medical supervision and cautioning about serious side effects and rebound weight gain. Drug Research Push: Thailand is negotiating with major pharma firms to expand local drug research and production, targeting up to 100 billion baht in research investment. Religious Institution Crackdown: Three monks in Chiang Rai were defrocked after a surprise raid found narcotics use, with transfers to a rehabilitation center. Tourism With Health Angle: India waived visa fees for eligible Thai tourists on a double-entry e-Tourist visa, supporting travel and people-to-people exchange.