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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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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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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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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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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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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
