Maritime Dispute: Cambodia and Thailand are set to argue their overlapping Gulf claims before international mediators in Singapore under a UN-backed conciliation process, after Bangkok pulled out of a joint offshore framework. Energy Deal: Malaysia and Thailand signed a new production-sharing contract and gas sales agreement for Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area, aiming to keep gas development on track amid regional energy uncertainty. Visa Rules: Thailand will revise visa-free entry from Sept 15, with ASEAN visitors allowed up to 30 days, while Cambodia and Myanmar get up to 14 days. Tourism Tensions: A new Thai poll says 77% back tougher enforcement over alleged problematic behavior by Israelis, following protests at the Israeli embassy. Public Safety: Thai police seized 2.6 million meth pills after a cross-province chase, arresting two suspects. Crime Abroad: A Thai Airways flight attendant accused of heroin import in Melbourne remains in custody as court hears about possible case “resolution.” Finance/Markets: Emerging-market stocks fell on West Asia tensions and rate uncertainty, with the Thai baht among currencies pressured by higher oil prices.