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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’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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BRICS - What are the key issues for 2025?
BRICS is growing and gaining influence: with new members, the focus is on topics such as trade, AI regulation, climate change and global reorganisation. Where is the confederation heading in 2025?
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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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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand´s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed the Marriage Equality Bill. The new legislation comes into effect on January 22nd, making Thailand Southeast Asia’s first nation to adopt same-sex marriage.
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World Press Freedom Day 2024 - Why It Matters and the State of Press Freedom in Asia-Pacific
To celebrate World Press Freedom Day 2024, FNF Thailand partners with CoFact Thailand to bring you a special interview with Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Our interview features experts: Ms. Supinya Klangnarong, Co-Founder of CoFact Thailand, Shataakshi Verma, Project and Development Manager at RSF, and Melina Froidure, Project Assistant at RSF.
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The potential of a game that can transform society.
Talented individuals from Thailand, Myanmar, and Korea participated in the Transformative Game-Based Learning Workshop hosted by FNF Thailand. The participants explored the power of games as a tool for social transformation and learned how to develop innovative game solutions that can make a difference.