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Safe Secure Parking Space Wanted To Rent
Hi, I'm looking for a space to rent in a Condo. Pattaya, Pratumnak or Jomtiem. For a Classic Type Car. Preferably with barrier/card entry for added security if possible Please let me know! -
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Realistic price range for hotel with good WIFI?
Go to you smartphone's setting and find Hotspot Tethering or something similar and turn that on. Then from your laptop, enable your wifi, and find your phone hotspot and connect to it. -
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Danish Prisoner in Thailand Warns Against Drug Crimes
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Alarming Surge in Youth Radicalization Through Online Platforms, Report Warns
Children are increasingly being drawn into terrorism at unprecedented rates, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok acting as a "conveyor belt" guiding them toward extremist content, according to a groundbreaking report. This phenomenon has sparked urgent calls for a collective response to address the growing global threat posed by the radicalization of minors. The "Five Eyes" counter-terrorism alliance, comprising the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued its first public report on the alarming trend. Established during World War II, the alliance has traditionally focused on intelligence-sharing to combat global security threats. However, this report marks a shift, emphasizing the need for societal intervention to counter the radicalization of children online. The report, titled *"Young People and Violent Extremism: A Call for Collective Action,"* highlights the staggering increase in children being targeted and recruited by extremist groups. It warns that radicalized minors are just as capable of carrying out deadly terrorist attacks as adults. "This is not a phenomenon unique to the UK. We are seeing the influence of the same extremist networks reach across all of the Five Eyes countries," the report notes, stressing the global nature of the issue. Online platforms, particularly social media and gaming sites, play a significant role in facilitating radicalization. Apps such as Discord, Instagram, Roblox, and TikTok are identified as avenues where extremists make initial contact with minors. The report cautions that extremist content is often seamlessly integrated into these platforms, making it more accessible and difficult to detect. Britain’s counter-terrorism chief, Matt Jukes, underscored the need for a multi-faceted approach to break the cycle. “Many threads have to come together if we are to stop this conveyor belt leading children towards extremism,” he said. Jukes called on technology companies to prioritize platform safety and urged parents to take a more proactive role in monitoring their children’s online activities. Recent figures from the UK’s Prevent programme, which focuses on de-radicalization, reveal that children aged 11 to 15 now represent the largest proportion of referrals. This data underscores the urgency of the problem and the need for immediate action. The report emphasizes that law enforcement and security agencies alone cannot tackle this issue. It calls for international cooperation and a "whole society response" to safeguard young people from the pervasive threat of online radicalization. As the report concludes, “Radicalized minors can pose the same credible terrorist threat as adults.” In light of this stark warning, parents, educators, policymakers, and tech companies are urged to work collectively to stem the tide of youth radicalization and ensure a safer digital environment for future generations. Based on a report by Daily Mail 2024-12-07
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