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Immigration Crackdown: Thai tourist police in Phuket arrested a Nigerian man after an AI facial-recognition system flagged him for overstaying by 877 days, triggering charges and deportation steps. Cross-Border Security: In Pattaya, police say a weapons-and-explosives cache linked to a “gray Chinese network” is tied to a wider scam operation, with investigators stressing they found no plan for attacks in Thailand. Digital Rights: Thailand’s PDPC is teaming up with UNICEF to tighten child data protection as AI spreads, aiming to add child-specific safeguards to its draft guidelines. Culture & Commerce: Thai fragrance brand Panpuri is pushing deeper into North Asia—16 new stores planned this year—with Japan and China next. Arts Spotlight: Cannes 2026 is set to host the trailer premiere of India’s “DC,” featuring Lokesh Kanagaraj, underscoring how regional film hype keeps crossing borders.

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