Deep Dive Podcast: Battling against easy access to sexual content on social media
Here’s an extract from the radio:
Tham Yuen Han:
We’ve worked with people who have sexually repressed for many years, and we always want to make it clear that not everyone who is porn addicted is a sex offender. They are not the same. But how do ( offenders ) chance upon that particular habit? Quite frequently, it begins when a child is first exposed to sex or sexual violence content at a young age.
When we say that young people are exposed to very engaging information at a very young time, the risk of the arousal pattern being formed at a very early age is what we mean when we say this.
Steven Chia:
Does it have long-term, more severe effects?
Yuen Han:
This is why we discuss first knowledge regarding the distinction between what is right and wrong. Having the knowledge on beliefs is very important, because if they have a map, and they know that,” Hey, this is wrong”, they are able to lift themselves up. But if they never had the conversation, and essentially all they are looking for is sexual stimulation, and you have a child who is extremely anxious in a situation where there is n’t much communication with the parents or any safe adults, then this becomes their way of easing stress.  ,
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Why does watching TV make you fall asleep? Here’s how different sounds can affect focus, learning and sleep
How you feel that evening also plays a role. According to Dr. Chow, “our emotions toward sounds may be influenced by factors like how we control our attention, how we manage and inhibit emotions, and our personal states.” ” For example, we may feel more annoyed by laughing and talking when we are angry, and want peace and quiet”.
Usually, volume, pitch and music play a role in how your brain responds, said Dr Lim. For example, high-pitched or loud sounds may bother some people, but repetitive or repetitive sounds can help others focus because they provide a constant audio background. However, the responses may vary from person to person “due to individual variations in hearing processing and specific preferences,” he said.
There are also those who work or study in perfect solitude. ” This need for solitude may be brought on by a brain that is less effective at filtering out background noise, or by a heightened sensitivity to hearing stimulation,” said Dr. Lim.
WHY DO YOU WORK AWAY FROM THE TV Nor GET ASLEEP?
White noise refers to any audio that” contains all harmonics across the spectrum of visible sound in similar measure” ( it can be static or jungle noises ). Some people enjoy white sounds because it reduces the interruption they experience from unanticipated noises.
But does pale sound actually work? ” Our current understanding of the impact of white noise, character sound, and other similar auditory stimulation on the head is incomplete,” said Dr. Chow. White noise is likely to have little to no common impact on cognitive functioning in neurotypical people, whereas nature sounds are linked to lower stress levels and improved mental performance at some tasks, according to research.
EC defends court request to dissolve MFP
PUBLISHED: 14 Jun 2024 at 06: 17
The Election Commission (EC ) on Thursday defended its request to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party ( MFP ) over its support for the revision of the Lese Majoreste Law by claiming that it had done so in accordance with the organic law governing political parties.
Pakorn Mahannop, a EC member, claimed that the commission’s decision was based on an organic law section 92, no Section 93, which allows the EC to obtain the MFP’s dissolution without conducting an investigation.
Mr. Pakorn made note of the differences between the two areas. According to Section 92 of the 2018 Political Parties Act, the EC must submit a request to the court after receiving reliable evidence that a group has violated a constitutional monarchy without having to conduct an investigation. Circumstances under Section 93 require the EC to build a spacecraft and let the accused to listen to the allegations, while Section 92 does not, he said.
After receiving a request from the Constitutional Court on Wednesday to provide additional information in the MFP’s breakdown case, the EC was forced to clarify the situation. The main opposition party had criticized the ballot agency, claiming that it forwarded the situation without any previous analysis.
According to Mr. Pakorn, Section 92 of the social group law was used to support the EC’s ask to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party prior to the 2019 election. The Constitutional Court, according to him, accepted the complaint and ruled to break the TRC.
He added that the EC’s thoughts on whether a social group may be dissolved are unimportant at all. ” The EC ca n’t give an answer to such a question. It ca n’t agree or ca n’t disagree. It is required to follow the law and follow what is required. We follow and honor the Constitutional Court’s selection”.
When asked about Ittiporn Boonpracong’s comments that the EC did not follow the constitutional instructions in a video clip, Mr. Pakorn said the chairman’s comments should be taken into account with environment rather than just as a part of it.
When asked about the MFP’s say that Section 93 also applied to its case, Mr. Pakorn claimed that the EC determined that the matter fell under Section 92.
The EC’s request to dissolve the MFP came after the court’s decision on January 31 this year that the MFP’s continued efforts to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the der qualifications law, indicated an purpose to destroy the constitutional king.
Pet market raids coming after blaze
PUBLISHED: 14 Jun 2024 at 05: 56
Following Tuesday’s blaze at a pet market in the Chatuchak district, which left more than 5, 000 animals dead, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) will raid unlicensed pet stores throughout the city to stop similar incidents from occurring again.
In response to the fire at Sri Somrat Market, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and BMA members held a joint press event with an animal shelter organization system on Wednesday.
According to Mr Chadchart, the market, located on land owned by the State Railway of Thailand ( SRT ) behind the JJ Mall shopping centre, caught fire at 4.08am and was extinguished at 4.37am.
At least 5, 300 species, including numerous exotic species, which were kept in 118 animal stores in an region covering 1, 400 square feet, were reported to have died.
Sri Somrat Market has been operating a pet economy for at least 20 years. The industry’s running permission was renewed four years ago, Mr Chadchart said.
In response to the drama, Mr. Chadchart promised to look into the businesses and practices of different pet markets, including Chatuchak 2 Market in Min Buri and Sanam Luang 2 Industry in Thawi Wattana.
Mr. Chadchart stated that the investigation will be conducted following a rigorous” checklist” to help standardize pet profits and minimize problems with business partners.
Every pet shop must now have two permits, one from the BMA and the other from the Department of Livestock Development ( DoDL), according to the governor’s announcement.
The permits include a license to operate a health-hazardous business under the Public Health Act, BE 2535 ( 1992 ), and an authorization to sell animals and carcasses under the Animal Epidemics Act, BE 2558 ( 2015 ) and the Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animals Act, BE 2557 ( 2014 ).
According to Mr. Chadchart, the BMA began really just issuing pet shops operating licenses for health-risk businesses because there were some constitutional ambiguities in the rules.
After clarifying the problem with the Department of Health in December, Mr Chadchart said that all petconomy firms, including fields, pet stores, and animal cafes, are required to qualify for the permission.
By July 15th, Bangkok city offices must submit an evaluation of their checks.
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EC probes breach of Senate poll data
More than 20, 000 candidates’ information leaked
The Election Commission (EC ) is looking into the leak of personal information from more than 20 000 Senate election candidates.
The information was leaked in file formats shortly after the district-level voting in the Senate election on June 9 according to EC Secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee.
” The information was leaked from a company that entered the system,” the statement reads. We are working with the National Cyber Security Agency]NCSA ] to prevent further data breaches leaking confidential information of applicants”, he said.
” We are even looking into a company’s potential leaker,” the statement read. Because the organization may not have been aware of the leaking, it will not be able to disclose its name.
” Additionally, the company cooperated with and supported the EC in the region- level Senate vote,” Mr Sawaeng said.
Since the general election next year, Air Vice Marshal Amorn Chomchoey, the NCSA’s secretary-general, said his organization and the EC have now put in place measures to stop a database of candidates ‘ private data from being hacked into.
He said that the NCSA and the EC will have to look into whether some bureau officials were responsible for the leaks.
On Wednesday, two Senate election candidates, Kengkaj Kupakrapinyo and Wanna Horkanya, filed a complaint with the EC, asking it to check leaks of private information of candidates who won in the region- level voting in the Senate election.
Mr Wanna said that soon after voting ended, the personal information of more than 23, 000 applicants, including the 13- decimal number of their ID cards, was leaked and spread on talk groups on the Line program.
According to Mr. Wanna, this was against the Personal Data Protection Act, adding that all district-level candidates could access the data that was stored in Excel file format.
He added that he also requested that the Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission ( PDPC ) under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society investigate the matter if personal data is handed over to criminals. This will harm the applicants, he said.
The PDPC stated on Facebook on Thursday   that it has asked the EC to explain the situation and that it has urged anyone who has received leaked data to stop sharing it.
The PDPC stated that the office would keep an eye on any data breaches and make improvements to safeguarding personal information.
Meanwhile, Mr. Sawaeng claimed yesterday that the EC has not yet created a contingency plan for issues that may arise following the Constitutional Court’s decision to decide whether or not the four contentious organic law provisions of the Senate election process will be governed by the results of the election process on Tuesday.
” We will have to wait and see and decide what to do next after the court’s ruling,” Mr Sawaeng said.
At the centre of the controversy are Sections 36, 40 ( 3 ), 41 ( 3 ) and 42 ( 3 ) of the Senate election law. The candidates ‘ self-introduction is a part of Section 36, while the other three deal with voting at the district, provincial, and national levels at the same group and across professional groups.
The Constitutional Court stated that it had the necessary information to decide on Tuesday following the election.
The EC is anticipated to continue with the provincial-level voting for the Senate election on Sunday, where 23, 645 aspirants will be whittled down to about 3, 000 for the final vote.
Candidates for Senate election on June 5 requested that the court consider petitions asking for a decision regarding the four provisions ‘ legality.
However, the court did not issue any injunction, finding it did not foresee any serious repercussions from the Senate poll proceeding.
The EC, which is in charge of holding the election, is now able to intervene to fix any issues, the court added.
Commentary: Younger me would have loved an open-concept BTO, but only for a while
APPEAL OF OPEN- Strategy Rooms
Especially for married couples without kids, the charm of open-concept design is obvious.
An open-concept style may help home owners use space more effectively because apartments have frequently decreased since the 1980s. A 66 sqm 3 place HDB straight might feel larger than a boxed-in 90 sqm 4 area flat. For a more contemporary feel, lower obstacles may allow for more natural light and help clearer traces of vision.
More young home owners are now in favor of a bigger living room, an empty kitchen, or even a walk-in wardrobe for having. The White Flat design allows them to create their desired layout from scratch and create specialized, bespoke spaces like a home gym set-up or office office that became popular during the pandemic.
A number of my friends have chosen to knock down a wall in their own properties to create a living room that easily blends with the open kitchen and dining area. They may have liked to be able to choose which surfaces to put up more than which to break down because of the new layout choice.
Even if a couple welcomes a future child, they can often re-build the space to fit their changing needs and needs.
Commentary: Forcing chilli into a child’s mouth to discipline them is not tough love
Good Caregiving AS AN ALTERNATIVE
Parents frequently choose real punishment out of anger or a lack of alternative means of control.
In a hectic and aggressive world like Singapore, we all acknowledge that parenting is essentially challenging. It can be challenging to stop the urge to use physical abuse as a quick fix in times of stress and frustration.
But, it is crucial to acknowledge that these steps are more about easing our familial annoyance than educating or guiding the kid.
Positive parenting offers a sympathetic and grounded substitute for corporal punishment.
This method emphasises caring, guidance and non- harsh discipline to create a friendly environment for children’s growth. Setting clear, consistent boundaries, using time-out, and enjoyable good behavior are all effective parenting strategies.
Good parenthood has been proven to work, according to research. Good parenting techniques are linked to higher educational success, improved mental health, and better interpersonal skills in children, according to a meta-analysis published in the Psychological Bulletin.
Also, good parenting helps to improve the family- child relationship by developing trust and open communication.
I generally recommend The Parenting Pyramid, developed by the Arbinger Institute, to families as I find it to be a particularly useful method to parenthood.
Successful correction depends on effective training, which in turn depends on a positive parent-child relationship. The basis of the tower is the parents ‘ private properly- being, underscoring the importance of a good, good mindset when parenting.
Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering saga: What happened in a nutshell, and what’s next?
For a situation involving S$ 3 billion, online reviewers claimed the words appeared light.  ,
However, each individual case proceeded on its own, with different amounts that frequently were small in comparison to the billion-dollar physique.
For instance, Wang Baosen was accused of arraigning eight criminal charges totaling about S$ 600,000 in unlawful proceeds in his girlfriend’s bank account and of laundering S$ 1.48 million to purchase a luxurious apartment in Tomlinson Road. He pleaded guilty to just two of those counts.
The various six claims were taken into consideration.
He was given a 13-month prison term that must be contrasted with the utmost penalties that could have been imposed on him in light of the two charges brought against him.
Under the relevant Section 55 ( 2 ) a of the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes ( Confiscation of Benefits ) Act, the maximum penalties , are a jail term of up to three years, a fine of up to S$ 150, 000 or both.
Why did n’t the prosecution then use evidence for more money to be used? The prosecution has discretion to pursue appropriate charges based on the reliability of the evidence, which the public would n’t be privy to, as lawyer Tania Chin previously stated to CNA.
She added that the situation being described as apparently Singapore’s largest money laundering operation may have contributed to views of the prison terms being inadequate.
In October 2023, Second Minister for Home Affairs, Ms. Josephine Teo, declared in parliament that the situation was “one of the largest anti-money fraud businesses not just in Singapore, but possibly the entire world.”