Deadly Fire in Bangkok: A pub fire in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district killed at least 27 people, with 63 injured, after the venue rapidly filled with smoke and survivors reported no fire escapes; the cause is under investigation. Wildlife Safety at Yellowstone: A bull bison at Yellowstone National Park hurled a tourist about 8 feet into the air in a campground attack caught on video, sending him to hospital; officials note bison distance rules are in place. Vietnam Boat Disaster: Vietnamese police detained the speedboat captain after a capsizing near Phu Quoc killed 15 Indian tourists (32 onboard), with survivors returning to India and authorities investigating alleged waterway safety violations. Tourism Emergency Upgrades (Philippines): Baguio received three solar-powered Tourist First Aid Booths with first-aid gear, AEDs, stretchers, and CCTV to speed emergency response at key parks. Weather Disrupts Kashmir Travel: Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir saw flash flooding after a cloudburst, damaging hotels and roads and prompting tourist evacuations. New Tourism Development (Dominican Republic): Bayahíbe launched a permanent working group to coordinate long-term tourism planning, destination management, and sustainability. Tourist Visa Tip (UK): A BBC warning highlights that UK travelers may be overpaying for “admin” via third-party ESTA/permit sites when some permits can be free.