Thailand–Myanmar Border Watch: The Royal Thai Army says a Tak border school (Ban Mae Kon Ken) temporarily closed after rounds from clashes in Myanmar fell into Thai territory, with Naresuan Force and the Ratchamanu Task Force on readiness and residents urged to follow updates. High-Tech Push: Thailand is stepping up Europe ties to build semiconductor and photonics capacity, with a delegation visiting the Netherlands and Belgium to discuss chip packaging and research cooperation with IMEC. Culture on Global Stage: Thailand’s soft power keeps spreading—Bangkok’s Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival drew large crowds, while the National Museum of Korea opens “Amazing Thailand: Masterpieces of Thai Art,” featuring 239 works including a famed 14th-century Walking Buddha. AI Meets Live Performance: The Reply AI Music Contest named five international finalists exploring how AI can reshape sound and stage experiences. Food & Drink Trends: Foam-topped cocktails are making a comeback across Asia as bars chase more immersive, multisensory drinking. Tourism Mood: Thailand’s tourism operators report more uncertainty as global events and geopolitics affect booking behavior. Muay Thai as Sports Tourism: Hua Hin hosted a youth Muay Thai event at Bluport, pitching the city as a “Muay Thai City” with clearer safety standards.