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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.
News
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Will ASEAN reform SOE Governance to align with OECD?
ASEAN economies are integrated in trade and investment, yet uneven in governance standards. As Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines are deepening ties with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), governance standards become an issue.
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ASEAN GOES BRICS
Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member. Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have partner status. What drives ASEAN’s biggest countries towards BRICS?
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Reformist movement suffers setback as conservative-leaning party claims landslide victory
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party secured a majority of seats. The progressive People’s Party finished in second place by a surprisingly wide margin.
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Thailand's Constitutional Amendment: What You Need to Know
Thailand is set to vote on whether to reform its constitution this week. Here’s what you need to know about the referendum that could shape the future of the Southeast Asian country.
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Dream Constitution Initiative
This report by Dr. Wasin Punthong captures a year of inclusive dialogue under The Dream Constitution Initiative, bringing together youth and incarcerated individuals to reimagine the constitution for all. It offers rare insights into how marginalised and emerging voices see and envision their dream constitution.
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Thailand: Hope for change, longing for stability
Political turmoil, weak economic growth and a bloody border conflict are shaping the mood in Thailand ahead of the parliamentary elections on 8 February. The progressive People's Party is ahead in the polls but despite changes to the rules, it remains unclear whether it will actually be able to govern this time around.
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WHO DRIVES THE CONVERSATION?
Who drives political conversations online, and how?
Through in-depth data analysis and network mapping, this report by Supalerk Petpon offers a clear view of who shapes online political discourse, which narratives dominate, and how conversations evolve as Thailand moves toward the 2026 general election.
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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
