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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.
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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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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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Long Take Politics and Elections:
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom along with our partners King Prajadhipok’s Institute, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, and Sanya Dharmasakti Institute for Democracy has organized a three part series to discuss the usage of political misinformation, innovation and technologies as tools for political campaigns, and finally an analysis on the current political landscape of Thailand.
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Global Europe – Global Expectations
Today, we are experiencing that the European Union and its model of democratic societies are losing their worldwide popularity. The growing global influence of actors with values, political systems, and worldviews that are diametrically opposing to those of the EU, as well as the renaissance of geopolitical blocs (as evidenced by the abstention of some states in the UN in condemning Russia's war of aggression), further reinforce this trend.
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Liberal Human Rights Work 2022
In over 60 countries, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom promotes human rights and supports organizations and human rights defenders working for the protection of human rights and the rule of law. This report offers an insight into the foundation's Liberal Human Rights work in 2022.
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FNF FactsCollabTH Event to Celebrate International Fact Checking Day
FNF was honoured to be part of an event that continues to internationally pave the way forward in recognizing the importance of fact checking. Frederic Spohr, Head of Thailand and Myanmar for FNF, opened the forum for discussion with a clear message “There is always a necessity to search for facts. Journalist acts as frontline gatekeepers for ensuring that the message is accurate and the public is well-informed”
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Media Literacy Card Game
The office in Thailand created the Media Literacy Card Game to teach a critical approach to media content. Developed in 2017 with the Thai Media Fund, the card game is intended for primary and secondary students. The game presents situations young people face in everyday life. It provokes participants to thoroughly and critically assess how issues affect their media consumption behavior through five key questions:
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A Handbook for Freedom Enthusiasts in Thailand
The publication promotes the fundamental principles of human rights and highlights the personal responsibility to defend them. It not only teaches humankind’s struggle for dignity, but also offers practical advice on how to spread the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights today.
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Sim Democracy Board Game
Sim Democracy is a board game developed to educate players about public policies. It emphasised the active role of citizens in participating and monitoring the elected government in a democratic society. Solo playing is less fun than group play.
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Rights Card Game
The Human Right s Card Game is a learning tool that corresponds with the nature of young game players. Players learn how to address given situations of human rights violations based on human rights principles.
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Thailand – learning through play – the “Human Rights Games”
Civic education is most effective when it is learned through play (“gamification”). The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom proved this in Thailand with a game called “Sim Democracy”, a board game for democracy.
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Our Team
Get to know our international team. We are a diverse group in which each member contributes his or her strengths. Our careers are as varied as our projects in Thailand.
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Contact Us
We are always looking for new ideas or suggestions. Feel free to contact us! We look forward to your mail or phone call - or just drop by our office.
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ถ้าเป็นคุณจะบริหารประเทศยังไง? ถ้าเป็นคุณจะเป็นผู้ประกอบการแบบไหน? พรุ่งนี้!!!! บุคคลทั่วไปที่ไม่เคยเล่นเกม Land of Growth และ Sim Democracy มาก่อน มาลองเล่นเกม 2 เกมนี้ได้ที่โรงแรมจัสมิน ซิตี้ โฮเทล เปิดโต๊ะพิเศษ รับแค่ 8 คนเท่านั้น!! ใครสนใจอินบ๊อกมาได้เลย #ดินแดนแหล่งการพัฒนา #เกมจำลองเมืองประชาธิปไตย
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Today we cerabrate 65 years of FNF! Drawing on the principles of liberalism, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is dedicated to providing political education both within Germany and internationally. Through our diverse range of events and publications, we aim to empower individuals to actively engage in political matters. Additionally, we offer scholarships to support talented young students. Our headquarters are located in Potsdam, and we maintain offices throughout Germany as well as in over 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about what we do please visit: https://www.freiheit.org/southeast-and-east-asia #freedom #democracy #youthpolitics #politics #EconomicFreedom #liberalism #curbingclimatechange #humanrights #germany #FNF #FNFSEEAsia #fnfseeasia
