Myanmar-Linked Court Case: A Thai woman, Pavinee Supasirivisan, appeared in a Myanmar court for an immigration charge tied to allegations she killed her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, with witnesses including immigration officers heard in Kamayut Township Court. Royal Diplomacy: King Maha Vajiralongkorn received the credentials of Qatar’s ambassador, with both sides exchanging greetings and wishes for progress. Investment Fast-Track: Thailand officially launched “Thailand FastPass,” an inter-agency approvals push aimed at cutting licensing timelines by 20–50% to speed high-tech investment, with Prime Minister Anutin positioning the state as a “facilitator” rather than a “regulator.” Trade Crackdown Debate: Cambodia-linked enforcement against smuggled Thai goods is expanding from warehouses to local markets, sparking criticism that small traders may be bearing the brunt. Food Safety Watch: Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences flagged nitrates/nitrites in some processed meat products, including levels far above legal limits in a ready-to-eat dish. Energy Outlook: S&P says the world is unlikely to return to pre-crisis energy conditions, with long-term policy and investment shifts expected across Asia.