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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation Thailand motivates people to get involved politically and to play an active role in society. Our events promote democracy, human rights and a free market economy. Since we want to reach young people in particular, we follow a gamification approach in many of our projects. We also work closely with journalists and media organizations to facilitate fair and free public dialogue.The FNF Thailand team works with Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS), Thai PBS, Punch Up, King Prajadhipok's Institute, Change Fusion and Digital for Peace. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
News
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Thailand Court Removed Prime Minister From Office Over Leaked Phone Call
Thailand’s constitutional court ruled on Friday to remove the current prime minister Paetongtarn Shinnawatra from office over a leaked phone call with former prime minister of Cambodia Hun Sen.
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Statement from the Bureau of Liberal International and the Executive Committee of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats on the Escalating Tensions Between Thailand and Cambodia
Amidst growing tension between Cambodia and Thailand over border dispute, the bureau of Liberal International and the executive committee of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats jointly issue a statement to call for maximum restraint and commit to peaceful negotiation over the dispute.
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Selective Amnesty: Pheu Thai’s Bid for Reconciliation
Thailand’s government led by the Pheu Thai Party is going through tumultuous times. With Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended, the flagship legalization of casinos dropped and the Bhumjaithai Party, formerly the coalition’s second biggest member, now in the opposition, the current push for an amnesty bill comes at a strategically sensitive moment.
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Youth Voices on Dream Constitution
Reflections and thoughts of youth participants in FNF Thailand's Dream Constitution.
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Youth Talk on DreamCon: Crafting Our Dream Society and Constitution
At the Dream Constitution workshop, more than 60 youth came together at Thammasat University to reimagine Thailand’s future. Through lectures, creative expression, and conversations, they built a collective vision for a fairer, and more inclusive Thailand.
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Make it Happen: Human Rights at a Local Level
Human rights city is a concept for promoting human rights at the level of local government worldwide. Read how human rights city initiatives have been adopted in the context of Thailand—and what makes for an effective approach—in this paper by Dr. Chayanit Poonyarat from the Peace Information Center, Thammasat University.
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Violence in Myanmar: women targeted by the military and resistance groups
Women in Myanmar have been exposed to massive violence since the military coup in 2021. A new study shows the dramatic consequences and calls for better access to justice.
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Southern Board Game Festival: Learning through playing in Thailand’s Deep South
FNF Thailand, in partnership with Digital4Peace, organized the first ever Board Game Festival in Thailand’s Southernmost region. With 180+ attendees, workshops for players, facilitators, and developers, the event is changing the way education and dialogue happen in the region.
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Another Step for Bangkok Towards Human Rights
Bangkok is taking a bold step towards becoming a Human Rights City in May. FNF Thailand, with its partners, organized a seminar to equip Bangkok officials with the knowledge and tools to integrate human rights into their work and policies.
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Opportunities for an Isaan Youth Like Me
An account of a youth from Thailand's Northeast on FNF Thailand's Youth Dialogue "Dream Constitution"
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Thai youth’s dreams and hopes
How could a future constitution for Thailand looked like? Together with its partner organisation WeVis, FNF Thailand connected 40 young people from all over Thailand to discuss their ideal society with each other. They gathered to design their ideal constitution, hoping their voice would be heard by those in power.
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Thailand’s Deep South: Bridging the Opportunity Gap
In January, a group of activists organized digital workshops in one of Thailand’s poorest regions. They hope to bring about changes in the area through technology and equip people with knowledge against cyber threats in the area where opportunities are scarce.
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Myanmar-Thailand Youth Dialogue: Model to Stand Up for Democracy
To foster communication and dialogues between Thailand and Myanmar, FNF Thailand organized the workshop “Growing Together: Myanmar & Thailand Youth Dialogue Stand Up for Democracy” This report by Dr. Wasin Punthong sums up the event.
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Love Wins for All - Same Sex Marriage Law Takes Effect in Thailand
Thailand's new same-sex marriage law allows couples, regardless of their gender orientation, to marry, adopt, receive medical care and inherit. Celebrations are held across the country as the same-sex marriage law comes into effect. For the first time, Thailand is enforcing the Marriage Equality Law, which was passed by the Thai Parliament and endorsed by the King last year. The new law uses gender-neutral terms such as "individuals" and "marriage partners" instead of "husbands", "wives", "men" and "women". It also grants adoption and inheritance rights to same-sex couples.
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Our Team
Get to know our international team. We are a diverse group in which each member contributes his or her strengths. Our careers are as varied as our projects in Thailand.
