Mercury in beauty products: A New York City survey found mercury in nearly one-third of skin-lightening and skincare items, with some imported creams containing levels thousands of times above U.S. limits and rarely listing mercury on labels. Bangkok alcohol crackdown: Bangkok tightened alcohol sales rules for minors and visibly intoxicated customers, with fines up to 100,000 baht and potential civil liability for illegal sales. Nominee company probe: Thailand’s business regulators investigated suspected nominee arrangements in Sakon Nakhon, flagging 35 companies with entirely Chinese shareholders and 14 Thai-linked firms tied to alleged ID-card payments. Clinical accountability in cosmetic surgery: A Bangkok influencer says rhinoplasty left her nose crooked and breathing impaired, seeking legal action after multiple procedures. Heat as a health threat: A report highlights extreme heat as a major, often underestimated health risk across Asia, especially for outdoor workers. Solar power for hospitals: Thailand’s solar hospital scheme targets about US$1.63m in annual electricity savings for 25 hospitals in the first phase. Drug bust in a temple: Chumphon officials tested monks and found three positive for methamphetamine, ordering them to leave monkhood and enter treatment. Health worker safety & training: Thai-U.S. military talks included medical training and healthcare-related capability development for 2027. Overseas worker tragedy: A Thai woman died suddenly in South Korea; her family is trying to raise funds to bring her home.