Southern Border Peace Talks: A Reuters report revisits Thailand’s deep south, arguing peace efforts have stalled and separatist negotiations still lack clear objectives, with violence underscoring the gap between promises and results. Data Centre Policy Push: Interior Minister Anutin orders clearer Thailand data centre rules and greener power use, warning the sector must be planned like strategic infrastructure and not just chased for electricity-heavy capacity. Digital Finance Crackdown: Thailand tightens crypto compliance with new travel and wallet-transfer rules, signaling stricter identity and ownership checks for self-custody users. Visa Overhaul: Thailand continues rolling out shorter visa-free stays, with more countries affected from mid-September, reshaping inbound travel planning. Tourism & Security: Pattaya police arrest two men over a hotel safe theft, while the wider USS Abraham Lincoln visit period keeps spotlight on local enforcement and public order. Sports Spotlight: Thailand’s women’s volleyball team wins a historic Asian Championship and secures an Olympic ticket, with a proposed 11.76 million baht reward. Weather Watch: TMD forecasts heavier rain and flash-flood risk across Thailand and Bangkok, urging caution as monsoon conditions intensify.