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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, New Delhi, Seoul, and Taipei. We also work in Malaysia. The FNF Thailand works with National Human Rights Commissioners of Thailand, Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS), Cofact, Wevis, King Prajadhipok's Institute, Thailand Institute of Justice and Digital for Peace.. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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Divided We Fall: ASEAN’s Response to Trump’s Illiberal Trade Agenda
When President Trump’s "Liberation Day" trade policy hit Southeast Asia with tariffs reaching between 32 and 49%, the region’s economic foundation didn't just crack; it splintered. While ASEAN initially projected a rare image of defiance and solidarity, that unity lasted only weeks before the bloc’s two most export-dependent members, Vietnam and Cambodia, were first to break ranks to chase bilateral side deals with Washington.
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Legal awareness training for migrant worker helpers: guaranteeing equal access to human rights
More than 60 migrant workers in Thailand came together for a two-day workshop to learn about human rights, empowering them to protect themselves and their communities.
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Thai prime minister dissolves parliament to ‘return power to the people’
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnveerakul has dissolved parliament, saying his government could not administer the country efficiently without a majority.
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Human Rights City in Songkhla: empowering youth at the local level
Youth in Songkhla are stepping up to defend human rights in their own communities Here’s how the Human Rights City initiative is taking root in Thailand’s south.
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“Freedom is borderless”
During her visits to the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand, Oleksandra Matviichuk, the Ukrainian human rights lawyer and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, delivered a message she believes lies at the heart of her country’s resistance to Russia’s invasion: freedom, she said, belongs to no single nation.
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Dream Constitution in Prison, leaving no one behind
As Thailand moves toward constitutional reform, FNF Thailand travelled across the country to listen to the unheard voice of incarcerated persons. Dream Constitution in Prison project gives incarcerated people across Thailand a rare chance to share their hopes and visions for Thailand’s next charter.
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Bangkok announces its intent to become a Human Rights City
Bangkok declares its intention to become a Human Rights city in August, marking an important milestone for the city in promoting human dignity, equality, and inclusive development at the local level.
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Eyes Wide Open: Discoveries from the Open Society Seminar and Questions for Thai Society
Ms. Thanisara Rungdej, is the CEO & Co-Founder Punch Up World. She was selected by FNF to participate in our International Academy for Leadership (IAF) The platform seeks to create an International Exchange and Advanced Training. Read about her experience and explore the concept of an 'open society,' grounded in principles of individual freedom and responsibility, which fosters inclusivity and equitable mechanisms for communal living.
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The condition for Unconditional Love: When love is unconditional but must be limited by society.
Let us introduce you to Ms Angsumalin Akatnuam, an advocate for gender equality. And founder of the LGBTQ+ Mother page: The Mother of diverse LGBTQ+ children.
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Pioneering Tomorrow: FNF’s Young Leaders Programme 2023
Highlights of FNF's Young Leaders Programme 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand! Experience the transformation as participants explored their core values, honed personal branding, and acquired essential skills. Empowerment for a better future was the theme, and the young leaders are now shaping the world with their impact. Relive the inspiring journey!
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Setting the Scene for Thailand’s Political Landscape in 2032
On the 13th of June, 2023, Thai PBS organised a Post Election event in collaboration with FNF Thailand in an event entitled 'The Future after the Election' the event was held at the Bangkok Art & Culture Center (BACC) and prompted the social sector to contemplate the concept of a Political Safety Net to support the post-election transition.
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The Urgency for Factchecking in Thailand
In a world where fake news is being used to manipulate people, fact-checking ourselves plays a crucial role in determining what is real and what is fake. Without this skill, we will be vulnerable to to factually incorrect information that spread like viruses and infect our understanding of what’s real and what’s not. That is why COFACT ( Collaborative Fact Checking), which is a network organization that consists of 8 organizations, decided to launch Citizen Accountability for Local governance Media (CALM) project.
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Thailand's future after 2023 General Election
Friedrich Naumann Foundation is delighted to be part of co-hosts for Hack Thailand 2575 event. What is your visions for Thailand's future after 2023 general election? What are your hopes and fears? This symposium was spearheaded by Thai PBS with the aim to bring people from different sectors together via brainstorming activities in order to create ideal policies and solve the country's biggest challenges.
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Blue Carbon Board Game : The importance of the coastal ecosystems
With climate change as one of the biggest threats facing humanity, we are witnessing the occurence of extreme weather events and the rise of sea levels. However, mangroves can be the tool that ease the impacts of climate change. Do you know that mangrove forests can absorb greenhouse gases much more than normal forests? That is why Friedrich Naumann Foundation is currently developing the Blue Carbon Board Game with our partners to make the public realizes the importance of the coastal ecosystem.
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Increase students' appetite to learn through game- based learning
How to increase students' appetite for learning? This is a question that most teachers ask themselves all the time. Game-based learning can be part of the solution. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation is collaborating with the Department of Local Administration and Bangkadi Municipality in using game-based learning to transform students into active citizens.
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Talk to Transform at TEDxChiangMai: Fostering Peaceful Dialogue Amid Differences FNF Thailand traveled to Chiang Mai to host a Talk to Transform workshop as part of TEDxChiangMai 2025 – “Actions for our Future” on 15 November. Despite the challenging and often heated topics, participants engaged with openness, curiosity, and respect. Their willingness to listen and understand one another turned tough conversations into meaningful dialogue. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this session a success!
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ฝึกทักษะการฟังกับเยาวชนในเชียงของ วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 14 พฤศจิกายน FNF Thailand ร่วมกับมูลนิธิเครือข่ายพัฒนาศักยภาพผู้นำการสร้างสุขภาวะ ได้เข้าไปจัดกิจกรรม Talk to Transform ที่โรงเรียนเชียงของวิทยาคม จังหวัดเชียงราย เพื่อฝึกทักษะการฟังเพื่อเข้าใจผ่านเกม Talk to Transform ซึ่งมีนักเรียนกว่า 30 คนเข้าร่วม ในกิจกรรมนี้นักเรียนได้เลือกหัวข้อพูดคุยใกล้ตัวและเข้าใจง่าย ส่งเสริมการฝึกทักษะด้านการฟังอย่างเข้าใจมากขึ้น
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