Cross-border crime: A Worcester woman was convicted in the UK after a gang tried to smuggle 460kg of cannabis through Birmingham Airport, with couriers reportedly flying in via Thailand and using trackers in vacuum-packed suitcases. Sports in Thailand: Teqball is spreading across Asia and will debut as a medal sport at the next Asian Games, with Thailand pushing player development and wider adoption. Tourism & safety: A giant bee swarm injured 17 people near the Pattaya government complex, prompting officials to destroy a large hive. Thailand-Myanmar ties: Thai and Myanmar military officers met in Bangkok to deepen defence cooperation, focusing on border peace, illegal trade, narcotics trafficking and cybercrime. Border flooding: In Mae Sot, the Moei River overflowed after heavy rain, forcing vendors at Rim Moei market to move goods to higher ground. Healthcare tech: Phyathai–Paolo Hospital Group launched Addwise Comorbid, a clinical intelligence platform aimed at helping doctors spot hidden risks from comorbidities. Business & investment: Japan’s automakers were told their Thailand base is safe as Thailand reviews how to support established investors while courting new EV investment.