Thailand crackdown on illegal business: Thailand stepped up enforcement against foreign nominee shareholding and illegal operations with joint inspections of hotels and establishments in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang, checking licensing, construction compliance, and possible nominee ownership; investigations and financial tracing are ongoing. Gun control after shootings: The government suspended new firearm purchase permits and ordered a gun control review following back-to-back deadly incidents near Bangkok, with officials also clarifying self-defence rules and pushing a wider school safety plan. Border security cooperation: Malaysia and Thailand are tightening border security via G2G and police-to-police cooperation, including intelligence sharing and joint operations to tackle cross-border crime. Sports—youth basketball: FIBA confirmed rosters for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026, with Thailand in Group A alongside Australia, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines, running Aug 13-23. Health & science—assistive tech conference: ISPO opened calls for papers and participation grants for its 21st World Congress 2027 in Bangkok (Mar 22-25), with abstract deadlines set for Sept 7. International—air safety probe: Reports say an Air India captain who injured dozens after a 300ft nosedive tested positive for marijuana, renewing scrutiny of aviation drug checks.