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Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 5-11

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

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China's entrance exam gets less competitive as more teens opt to skip university

China has reported a second consecutive decline in the number of students sitting the country's national university-entrance exams, as a graduate jobs crunch leads many teenagers to decide against pursuing an academic degree.

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Consumer watchdog to file civil suit against Volvo Cars' Thai unit

Thailand's consumer watchdog has approved the filing of ‌a civil lawsuit against the local unit of Volvo Cars and its repair and maintenance unit, Scandinavian Auto Co Ltd, over battery-related fires in its EX30 model, Pradoemchai Bunchualuai, ⁠an adviser to the minister who chairs the watchdog, said on Friday.

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Koh Samet tightens security after attempted rape

Koh Samet authorities have tightened security, ensuring all arrivals will be monitored and registered following the attempted sexual assault of a holidaymaker earlier this week.

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China among top gold buyers as bullion overtakes US Treasuries in global reserves: ECB

China is one of the world's largest buyers of gold as central banks shift towards the precious metal, which has overtaken US Treasuries to become the world's top reserve asset amid higher valuations and its appeal as a geopolitical hedge, the European Central Bank said.

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Thai victims of ‘fake girlfriend’ scam held captive in Cambodia by Chinese group

Thai victims of a "fake girlfriend" call centre scam were held captive and forgotten inside rented rooms in Cambodia for more than half a month by a Chinese group that were escaping a major Cambodian police crackdown.

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One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choice

Almost 30% of voters in the capital have not settled on their choice for a new Bangkok governor, a KPI poll said on Friday, as the group could threaten favourite Chadchart Sittipunt, despite his lead in the contest.

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Your horoscope for June 5-11

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

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Three Chinese men arrested after alleged robbery attempt in Tak

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in Phop Phra district of Tak province after they allegedly attempted to rob a local resident and damaged a police patrol vehicle while trying to evade capture following their escape from Myanmar.

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China's Xi to visit North Korea next week for 1st time in 7 years

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un, the two countries' state media said Friday, in what would be his first trip to the country since June 2019.

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Home cooked with an urban twist: the rise of Bangkok’s homey kitchens

You may have driven or scrolled past some of these places. Non-obvious signage, slightly tucked away in a soi you’ve been once or twice, or seen fleetingly on a friend’s Instagram story, which disappeared before you had a chance to ask.

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Thai headline inflation at 2.79% in May, below forecast

Thailand's headline consumer price index ‌rose by 2.79% in May from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.

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Rise of the magic weight-loss injection pen

Social media abuzz with controversy as global Ozempic phenomenon spreads to Thailand

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Japan travel scam tops B4m in damages

The Tourism Department is helping victims of fraudulent and illegal tours to Japan to file civil lawsuits, as total damages now exceed 4 million baht.

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India's IndiGo cuts six international routes, including Krabi

IndiGo, India's largest airline, on Thursday said it would suspend operations to six international destinations, including Krabi, citing higher operating costs and broader pressure from continued airspace restrictions.

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Online Nazi party records shatter family myths — Was grandpa a Nazi?

BERLIN — Many German families have faced the uncomfortable question: What did grandpa do during the war? Now, the answer may be just a few clicks away -- but it may not be what they wanted to hear.

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Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts

WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, saying he would cancelled planned concerts after several artists pulled out.

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Man arrested after asking mother for sex

A 38-year-old man has been arrested after sending messages to his mother requesting sex, prompting her to seek police protection out of fear for her safety.

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Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.

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Weeraphon, Jutatip take top honours

Weightlifter Weeraphon Wichuma and teqball player Jutatip Kuntatong were named the best male and female amateur athletes of 2025 respectively by the Sport Writers Association of Thailand (Swat) on Thursday.

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Industry shrugs off impact of US corn imports

The Federation of Livestock and Aquaculture joined with other livestock associations to declare planned US corn imports will not harm local corn farmers, instead reducing production costs for the livestock industry, which is facing a shortage of roughly 800,000 tonnes of corn required for feed production.

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CPN set to unveil Central Northville in Nonthaburi

Central Pattana Plc (CPN) plans to open Central Northville in Nonthaburi province on July 3, touting an investment budget of 4.5 billion baht.

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Kingdom eye positive start against Kuwait

Thailand will face Kuwait in a friendly match at BG Stadium on Friday.

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Sihasak maps out vision at OECD meet

Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said competitiveness in the modern era is determined not merely by investment incentives but increasingly by workforce skills, innovation, regulatory quality, ease of doing business and policy stability.

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