ASEAN Championship Build-Up: Thailand coach Anthony Hudson says Vietnam are the favourites ahead of Saturday’s ASEAN Championship final first leg, but insists Thailand still has a chance as the pressure mounts on Vietnam. Sports Spotlight: Thailand also opened the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship with a straight-sets win over Australia, while Japan beat Hong Kong China in the same tournament. Financial Crime Cooperation: Barbados, Namibia and Thailand joined the FATF Guest Initiative to strengthen the global fight against illicit finance, with participation set for a one-year plenary cycle starting October 2026. Myanmar Cross-Border Fallout: Myanmar’s military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery killed 14 people during a meditation retreat, underscoring the ongoing security crisis affecting the region. Global Food Security: Reuters reports Black Sea attacks are disrupting wheat shipments, pushing importers—including Thailand—toward alternative suppliers as prices rise. E-commerce Growth: AHA Commerce expanded into Thailand, bringing its Indonesia-developed e-commerce management model to more Southeast Asian brands.