School Safety Overhaul: Thailand is moving fast after the Nonthaburi school shooting, with four ministries given 90 days to draft nationwide standards covering mental health checks, emergency drills, bullying prevention, CCTV reviews, and tighter controls on weapons and prohibited items; Debsirin Nonthaburi remains closed while psychological support teams help students, teachers and parents. Gun Access Scrutiny: Police say the 14-year-old suspect watched violent content online and had a BB gun confiscated earlier, while a separate case in Songkhla saw a school close temporarily after a sacked foreign teacher posted a firearm threat. Regional Diplomacy: Thailand reiterated support for Myanmar’s full participation in ASEAN, framing engagement as “calibrated re-engagement” amid ASEAN pressure over Aung San Suu Kyi; Myanmar also rejected calls for her unconditional release and questioned the need for an envoy. Border Trade Push: Thailand and Myanmar are trying to revive trade after instability and border closures, with a business forum highlighting investment and cross-border routes like Mae Sot–Myawaddy. Public Governance: The government is drafting Thailand’s first national open-government action plan to boost transparency, public participation and access to state information. Digital Security: After major data leaks from at least 20 agencies, the DES ministry is urging multi-factor authentication and password resets, plus dark-web crackdowns on stolen credentials. Crime & Health: Police and customs actions highlight ongoing risks—crowdshipping-linked drug charges abroad, hydroponic cannabis seizures tied to Bangkok travel, and a viral case of a man accused of faking AI photos of a painful facial tumour. Culture & Events: Separate from the tragedy, Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession 2026 rehearsal and viewing details were published, alongside a push for “Tamil Thai Vazhthu” to be sung first at state functions in Tamil Nadu.