Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral
DHAKA - Bangladesh bids farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia with a state funeral expected to draw vast crowds, mourning a towering leader whose career defined politics for decades.

Co-payment scheme wraps up
The cabinet has urged the public to spend "Khon La Khrueng Plus" funds before the programme's deadline expires on Wednesday.

CIB busts illegal food factory, exposing falsified expiration dates on boxed UHT milk
Hua Hin: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has raided an illegal food operation in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, exposing falsified expiration dates on boxed UHT milk and unlicensed food production for online sale.

FDA warns of fake remedies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers about counterfeit herbal products after discovering their illegal production in Phayao province.

Embassy to observe election
The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon will deploy staff from its observer team to monitor general elections at around 50 polling stations in four townships across Myanmar, a senior Thai diplomat said.

Unsafe levels of smog in Bangkok and 48 provinces
Unsafe levels of ultrafine dust covered Bangkok and 48 provinces on Wednesday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).

Poll, tourism offer hope for retail
Weak consumer spending power, ongoing local and global political uncertainties, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, a decline in foreign arrivals and numerous natural disasters have all contributed to challenges for the Thai retail sector in 2025.

Cabinet approves new top-up tax rules
The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax, says Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the Revenue Department.

People's Party rallies behind new city replacement candidate
Taopiphob Limjittrakorn, a prospective candidate for the People's Party (PP), has submitted his application to contest the Bangkok MP seat in Constituency 33, replacing the party's previous candidate who is facing money laundering charges.

Sihasak cautions on Cambodia JBC push
No clear timeline has been set for convening a meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) with Cambodia, as sought by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, said Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.