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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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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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Thailand has a new prime minister – but not for long
After the ousting of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, parliament has chosen her successor: Anutin Charnvirakul from the conservative Bhumjaithai Party. To secure his election, he had to accept the conditions of the progressive People’s Party – which is pushing for new elections within just a few months. The key questions and answers about the latest political twist in the kingdom.
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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.
