Food Safety & Regulation: South Korea prosecutors are seeking a one-year jail term and a 20 million won fine for a two-Michelin-star Seoul restaurateur accused of serving black ants as dessert garnish, saying ants are not approved for human consumption and that heavy metals were far higher than typical edible insects. Public Health & Emergency Care: A Pathum Thani mother is urging stronger school emergency response after her 10-year-old son suffered cardiac arrest at school and was left with severe brain damage, alleging delays and difficulty obtaining CCTV footage. Elder Care Access: Bangkok is preparing to let elderly residents request adult diapers online via the Traffy Fondue app, with medical verification and location checks, aiming for full rollout by Aug 1 and distribution by Oct 1. Breast Cancer Support: Shangri-La Chiang Mai launched its Pinktober Charity Dinner Concert 2026, with proceeds earmarked for breast cancer care and patient services in Northern Thailand. Health Tech & Policy: Thailand and China announced a broad technology and innovation partnership that includes health technology and AI, alongside infrastructure and supply-chain goals. Human Rights: Rights groups including Amnesty International urged Thailand to halt the deportation of detained Chinese investigative journalist Bai Zhaodong, warning of persecution and torture risk.