Bangkok Pub Fire: Thailand’s deadliest recent nightlife blaze is still unfolding as the death toll climbs to 30, with investigators looking at blocked exits, fire protection failures and possible negligence after a fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in Chatuchak trapped patrons in smoke and restrooms. Safety Crackdown: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and police vow tighter checks and random inspections, while authorities probe how emergency routes and flammable stage materials may have contributed. Travel Health Alert: UKHSA warns Brits of rising mosquito-borne illnesses, including Zika, dengue, malaria and chikungunya, urging travellers to use repellent, wear long sleeves and take destination-specific precautions—Thailand is flagged among exposure sources. Visa Rules Update: Thailand halves the visa-free period for many countries and cuts India’s visa-free stay to 30 days, with new privileges for select nations—effective after Royal Gazette publication. Thailand–Malaysia Tourism Link: TAT says the new Sadao border checkpoint should ease traffic jams and help turn the crossing into a tourism corridor, with plans to market beyond Hat Yai. Border Logistics Talk: Malaysia’s PM Anwar says transport discussions with Thailand included port use and rail links to boost the border corridor’s logistics and tourism potential. Local Visitor Story: A British man in Chiang Mai says he was overcharged at a karaoke bar; after complaints and mediation, the venue refunded 150,000 baht.