Flood Response: Thailand’s Education Ministry is shifting to a more proactive plan after floods, pushing schools to set up make-up exams, repair damaged buildings, and coordinate longer-term drainage fixes as heavy rain and flash-flood risks continue. Gender Diversity & Rights: A Suan Dusit University poll discussion finds Thai society is more accepting of gender diversity, but bias still lingers—so the push is now for discrimination-free policies and stronger legal protection to help tourism and the “Rainbow Economy.” LGBTQ+ Tourism & Pride: Thailand is promoting LGBTQ+ tourism abroad and Pride Show Bangkok 2026 is set to return with drag performances, talks, and community events. Immigration Tech: Thailand is preparing the THIM app to speed up entry for foreign arrivals, including group processing and future “super app” services to reduce crowding at immigration offices. Culture & Learning: Chulalongkorn University’s Central Library extends its “Beyond Surnames” exhibition, using interactive tools (including an AI surname helper) to explore Thai surname history through October 2026. Food Culture: A Thai food app meme is going viral for its “Chubby Kid” extra rice option—turning a simple ordering choice into a distinctly local joke. Cost of Living: Thailand’s inflation hit 2.79% in May, driven by higher fuel, transport, prepared foods, and fresh vegetable prices. Crime Crackdown: Bangkok police arrested a Japanese man accused of running a transnational call-centre scam network tied to human trafficking, as Thailand intensifies efforts against call-centre gangs. Education Reopening: Villagers and BGF personnel are cleaning up to reopen Kapaw Htaw high school in Myanmar after nearly five years of closure due to armed conflict, with plans for education up to Grade 12.