ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN’s special envoy met Myanmar rebel groups and the military-backed negotiation committee in Thailand, with both sides saying they’re open to dialogue, after ASEAN foreign ministers held their first face-to-face talks with Myanmar’s counterpart since the 2021 coup. Suu Kyi Mystery: Supporters and diplomats are again demanding proof of Aung San Suu Kyi’s condition as questions grow over her whereabouts since 2022, despite Myanmar officials saying she is in good health. Rohingya Safety: UNHCR is investigating reports that two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal after leaving Rakhine in late June. Nay Pyi Taw Updates: Myanmar’s digital ministry says it has added 27 new mobile base stations and upgraded 4G in eight regions, including a new Nay Pyi Taw site opened this week. Border Floods: Along the Myanmar–Thailand border, residents evacuated due to the Moei River rising have started returning as water levels fell below the danger mark. Local Governance: A lawmaker questioned alleged illegal fees at checkpoints for local goods; the government says only official toll gates collect authorized charges and inspections target smuggling and security threats.