Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
WARSAW — Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger applications.

Phanom Rung hopes 'annual charm' will bring back visitors
BURI RAM - Phanom Rung Historical Park is relying on its "annual charm" to woo back tourists driven away by the border clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops late last year. 

Thailand bond outflow hits $1 billion, set for largest since 2022
Global funds dumped more than $1 billion of Thai bonds this month, putting the market on track for its biggest foreign selloff in four years, as investors exit emerging markets on escalating Middle East tensions.

Dollar gains as investors flee risk on escalating Mideast war
TOKYO - The US dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East ​conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets.

Thailand must submit comments to US on Section 301 probe by April 15
Thailand must submit written comments to ​the United States ‌on the US Section 301 trade investigation by April 15, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.

Tanker caught smuggling diesel to Myanmar
TAK - The driver of a 10-wheel tanker truck was caught attempting to smuggle 20,000 litres of diesel to Myanmar through a natural border crossing in Mae Sot district on Sunday.

Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief
SYDNEY - The global economy is under "major threat" from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war and "no country will be immune" to its effects, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said on Monday.

Japanese fan-fitted jackets, other workwear a hit with foreign visitors
Jackets fitted with motorised fans have become popular with laborers during Japan's sweltering summer months, but at one workwear store in Tokyo, it is foreign visitors who are driving sales.

Thai stocks plunge, Asia shares slide as Gulf war rages
Thai shares dropped sharply on Monday, in the same direction as other markets in Asia, as the United States and Iran traded escalating ‌threats and Israel planned for "weeks" more fighting, sending oil prices on another roller-coaster ride.

Samsung enables Android-to-iPhone file sharing via Quick Share
Samsung has enabled file transfers to iPhone devices through Quick Share, starting with the Galaxy S26 series as the first to support the feature.