UNESCO Watch: Thailand’s Culture Ministry says Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat is set for a UNESCO World Heritage decision at the July 19–29 session in Busan, with results expected late July—another shot at adding to the country’s cultural map. Cultural Diplomacy: Thailand’s Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul is gearing up for the 68th anniversary of Korea–Thailand ties with a Startup & Innovation Space, the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival (June 20–21), and a major Thai art exhibition opening at the National Museum of Korea. Wellness & Longevity: BDMS Wellness Clinic points to Global Wellness Institute rankings showing Thailand’s wellness economy hitting $42.7bn in 2024, as demand grows for preventive care and longevity-focused services. Safety for Migrant Women: South Korea plans 11-language web posters (including Thai) to help migrant women affected by violence access support regardless of immigration status. Online Youth Policy: The UK moves to ban under-16s from a range of social media apps, adding pressure on the region to rethink child safety online. Education & Violence: A viral case in Sakon Nakhon alleges a grade 3 student chased a teacher with a knife, reigniting debate on school safety and child protection. Environment: Reports warn arsenic pollution in the Mekong basin is spreading downstream, threatening fishers’ livelihoods in northern Thailand.