AI in Finance: Bank of Thailand will use AI to audit 3,600 non-bank lenders across 24 sectors, targeting hidden fees and interest rates that can reach 35%, as regulators tighten the fight against predatory credit. Data Center Power Rules: Thailand is preparing new data center standards requiring at least 60% of electricity from clean power, alongside separate tariffs to protect household bills, as AI-driven demand strains water and the grid. Southern Thailand Infrastructure Push: Thailand’s Cabinet approved 96 development projects worth over 13 billion baht across five southern border provinces, including major road and airport upgrades, to boost tourism and local growth. Cyber Enforcement: Thai cyber police shut down online gambling “Premsuk365,” arresting three suspects tied to a 1.5 billion baht monthly cash flow operation. Public Health & Safety: A Himachal Pradesh lab flagged an imported peritoneal dialysis solution (manufactured in Thailand) for failing endotoxin tests, raising regulatory and quality concerns. Digital Trust in ASEAN: GSMA reports nearly half of scam cases across Southeast Asia remain unresolved, undermining confidence in digital services. Space/Tech Diplomacy: At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India held bilateral talks with UAE, Malaysia, Ethiopia, and others, with cooperation spanning trade, energy, digital tech, and semiconductors.