ASEAN Diplomacy: Thailand is pushing renewed engagement with Myanmar after hosting the first in-person ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting with Myanmar’s counterpart since 2021, while ASEAN’s special envoy Maria Theresa Lazaro also met Myanmar’s military-backed negotiators and several rebel groups; Thailand’s foreign minister said all sides recognize there is “no military solution” and that Bangkok is ready to facilitate future talks. High-Level Myanmar-Neighbor Move: Thailand confirmed Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing will make his first official visit to Thailand in August as part of efforts to normalize relations after years of isolation. Regional Security Agenda: India is set to host BIMSTEC security chiefs in New Delhi, with counter-terrorism, maritime security, cybersecurity, and transnational crime on the agenda, including Myanmar. Humanitarian Risk for Rohingya: UNHCR is investigating reports that two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal after leaving Rakhine, raising fears of another mass-casualty disaster. Myanmar-Linked Environment Claim: Opposition in Thailand says river pollution in northern Thailand may be linked to mining in neighboring Myanmar and says China is open to action if claims are proven. Academic Freedom Watch: A global index flags Myanmar among the steepest declines in academic freedom over 2015–2025.