Digital Fraud: Thailand joined the IMF and World Bank’s launch of the Bangkok Blueprint, a 12-point framework to help countries coordinate action against cyber-enabled financial scams. Floods: Flooding continues in Bangkok and 20 provinces, affecting 2.45 million people; the government has prepared 645 million baht in aid as heavy rain threatens more areas. Economy: Global finance leaders meeting in Bangkok warned that rising debt and borrowing costs leave governments less room to respond to shocks. The IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth this year, while Thailand faces sluggish growth and mounting pressure to strengthen its economy. Tourism: Thailand has welcomed 23.94 million visitors, but remains short of its annual target. A proposed 1,000-baht departure tax is drawing attention as officials weigh ways to raise revenue. Politics: Thaksin Shinawatra’s lawyer has urged the amnesty committee to consider the political roots of his cases, warning that excluding him could deepen divisions.