ASEAN & Regional Travel Links: Indonesia welcomed Thailand’s first Thai prime ministerial visit in 15 years, with leaders pushing closer ASEAN coordination on Myanmar and agreeing to boost tourism routes like Bangkok–Jakarta and Phuket–Bali. Cross-Border Pollution Protest: Thai river activists marched to Myanmar’s consulate in Chiang Mai demanding Naypyitaw halt mining blamed for heavy-metal contamination affecting farming, fishing, and tourism along the Thailand–Myanmar border. Humanitarian Access in Myanmar: Detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi met the ICRC in Naypyitaw in a rare publicized contact, renewing international calls for verified wellbeing and greater humanitarian access. Security & Tourism Risk in Arakan: Myanmar Air Force airstrikes hit Ngapali, a major coastal resort town, disrupting the tourist hotspot as residents took cover. Scams & Overseas Job Traps: South Africa warned citizens after rescues from Myanmar scam compounds tied to fake overseas job offers, urging checks before travel. Border Crime Spotlight: Reports also describe Myanmar-linked scam syndicates expanding into remote areas, raising concerns for travelers and cross-border safety. Drug Crackdown Near the Border: Mizoram police seized meth and heroin worth over Rs 8 crore, including a Myanmar national, highlighting ongoing trafficking risks in border regions.