Cambodia–Thailand Border Tensions: Cambodia lodged a formal protest after a Thai military helicopter allegedly intruded about 400 metres into Cambodian airspace near the Doung International Border Gate, citing violations of international aviation rules and de-escalation commitments. Regional Diplomacy: Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing is in Vietnam to “normalize” ties and attract investment, continuing a push to re-engage ASEAN after years of isolation. US Navy Port Call Fallout: Two US sailors were sent back to the USS Abraham Lincoln after a drunken brawl near Pattaya’s Walking Street; Thai police said no Thai law was broken, while the visit keeps spotlighting Pattaya’s nightlife and security crackdown. Thailand–ASEAN Business Links: A Singapore-led professional services network (PS Centre Alliance) is expanding into Indonesia, with Bangkok listed as a next location to build trusted cross-border business corridors. Visa & Travel Policy Signals: Thailand is tightening visa-free rules, cutting stays to 30 days for eligible travellers from Sept 15, reshaping regional tourism planning. Digital Finance Regulation: Thailand’s SEC is moving ahead with a crypto travel rule requiring stricter compliance from 2027, targeting wallet transfers and records.