Heat & Health Alert: Thailand’s Anti-Fake News Centre and health literacy officials debunked a viral “thermos cup poison” claim, saying insulated tumblers don’t make drinks toxic—bad storage and poor cleaning can create hygiene risks, especially for milk and fruit juice left too long. Hospital Expansion: Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin gave a first look at its new Zone B building, adding 50 inpatient rooms and upgrades to heart, GI/liver, health check-up, internal medicine and dermatology services to meet rising demand in peak season. Regional Fire Risk: With El Niño approaching, Greater Mekong governments are stepping up cross-border efforts to prevent forest and peatland fires and the public-health hit from transboundary haze, as hotspot counts rise. Extreme Heat Economics: A new report flags extreme heat as an underestimated threat to city economies and health, including findings for Bangkok and higher burdens on women in informal work. Workplace Safety Policy (Regional): Taiwan’s workplace bullying prevention rules take effect soon, with advocates urging migrant workers get accessible training and complaint channels.