AI in Education: Thailand’s MHESI and NSTDA-backed “ABDUL Uni” AI teaching assistant platform launches with THB20 million to support personalised learning and push responsible, critical AI use in classrooms. LGBTQ+ Economy: At the Bangkok Post Pride Dialogue 2026, speakers framed the “pink economy” as a US$4T global market tied to Gen Z purchasing power, with tourism and healthcare among key growth areas. Child Screen-Time Worries: ThaiHealth data show heavy daily internet use and high screen exposure for toddlers, prompting government calls for proposals to reduce screen time and consider further regulation. Bangkok Wellness/Biohacking: A St. Regis Bangkok wellness facility blends medical longevity tech (cryotherapy, lasers, IV drips, scans) with personalised lifestyle planning, pushing “biohacking” into mainstream luxury. Transport Culture Shift: A report on Bangkok’s electric tuk-tuk ecosystem shows last-mile mobility getting app-based, cleaner, and more connected to BTS/MRT/canal routes. Foreigners & Retail: Central Group’s The 1 Insight highlights how foreign consumers’ “shopping fingerprints” shape Thailand’s retail, with the Expat Economy gaining momentum. Pattaya Case: An Australian man, Simon Carman, faces murder charges after a Thai teen’s body was found in a suitcase; police say CCTV shows him leaving a hotel with luggage. Cambodia Press Crackdown: Cambodia’s Supreme Court confirms 14-year sentences for two journalists over alleged military secrets, underscoring shrinking press freedom. Cambodia Platform Ban: Cambodia blocks Discord and Patreon plus other sites over alleged links to illegal gambling, sparking public backlash.