Royal AI Deepfakes: AI-manipulated images of Thailand’s royal family—circulating during the mourning period after Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s death—have been flagged as fake, with claims spreading across Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X. Climate & Water Planning: Thailand is building high-resolution climate and river risk maps to prepare for prolonged El Niño conditions into early 2027, warning of below-normal rainfall and milder winter impacts. Tax Policy: Thailand’s Cabinet approved exchanging information for the OECD-led 15% global minimum corporate tax, targeting profit-shifting and expected to add about 10 billion baht a year. Border Tensions: Cambodia urged Thailand to resume joint border survey work, saying delays in appointing the Thai JBC chair and dispatching joint survey teams are blocking displaced civilians’ return. Cybersecurity: ESET reported new Windows variants of the SprySOCKS backdoor, with activity linked to government targets including Thailand. Tourism Flashpoint: A Songkhla resort says it expelled an Indian tourist group after disputes over fees and occupancy rules, drawing wider attention to Thailand’s hospitality practices. Energy Watch: Analysts warn LNG shortages are pushing Asia-Pacific utilities to run more coal-fired power, raising concerns for the region’s energy transition.