ASEAN Diplomacy on Myanmar: ASEAN foreign ministers held their first in-person meeting with Myanmar’s military-backed leadership in five years in Bangkok, where Myanmar’s FM said detained Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and will be looked after, as diplomats push a stalled peace effort. Fuel Prices Pressure: Thai consumer groups and energy watchdogs urged Prime Minister Anutin to cut fuel excise taxes, arguing recent retail price drops are temporary and mainly benefit refiners. Fuel Cost Relief Plan: The commerce ministry outlined a “40-baht meal” project for ready-to-eat dishes, aiming to curb cost-of-living pressure from higher fuel prices. Fuel Smuggling Crackdown: Thai Customs arrested a South African man trying to smuggle 17.5kg of heroin hidden in coffee and green tea bags, worth millions of baht. Public Safety Incident: A live hand grenade was found at a Sisaket home after a pet dog brought it inside; bomb disposal destroyed it. Ancient Discovery: Archaeologists unearthed two 2,000-year-old gold rings at a western Thailand site, including one with an ancient Indian zodiac inscription. Fraud Probe: Authorities expanded a birth certificate fraud investigation tied to a Chinese “fake father” network, including scrutiny of private hospitals. Tourism Enforcement: A tour company employee was arrested in Bangkok for selling overseas tours without a valid licence after a Department of Tourism registry check. Food Policy & Markets: A government-backed 40-baht meal plan targets affordability, while local weekend pop-up markets keep drawing crowds with diverse food stalls.