Flood Watch: Thailand’s Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain, gusty winds and hail in parts of the country through Oct 7, with flash-flood and forest run-off risks in vulnerable areas. Disaster Response: The government is speeding up flood aid and expanding coverage, as Bangkok and surrounding areas brace for more storms and insurers prepare for major losses. Economy & Trade: The World Bank raised Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook to about 2.0% while warning that AI dependence and climate risks remain, and it flagged an AI adoption gap across East Asia. Regional Mobility: Sri Lanka and Thailand have approved a visa-free deal for ordinary passport holders for tourism—up to 30 days per visit, with a 90-day total within 180 days. Business & Energy: ADNOC and Gulf Group signed/advanced LNG supply plans for Thailand, while Thailand also pushes solar and broader energy resilience. Tech & Data: ASOS said it’s investigating “unauthorized activity” after customers received app push alerts tied to a suspected Snowflake-related breach.