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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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Violence in Myanmar: women targeted by the military and resistance groups
Women in Myanmar have been exposed to massive violence since the military coup in 2021. A new study shows the dramatic consequences and calls for better access to justice.
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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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Will the BRICS States or Donald Trump Reshape the Liberal World Order?
The liberal world order is under pressure: while the BRICS states are building alternative structures, Trump is pursuing an ‘America First’ policy. Who will shape the future of the global order?
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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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7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand, Thousands Feared Trapped
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar and Thailand, killing over 1,600 people. International aid is on the way, but damaged infrastructure is hampering rescue and supply measures.
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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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Thai youth’s dreams and hopes
How could a future constitution for Thailand looked like? Together with its partner organisation WeVis, FNF Thailand connected 40 young people from all over Thailand to discuss their ideal society with each other. They gathered to design their ideal constitution, hoping their voice would be heard by those in power.
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The condition for Unconditional Love: When love is unconditional but must be limited by society.
Let us introduce you to Ms Angsumalin Akatnuam, an advocate for gender equality. And founder of the LGBTQ+ Mother page: The Mother of diverse LGBTQ+ children.
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Pioneering Tomorrow: FNF’s Young Leaders Programme 2023
Highlights of FNF's Young Leaders Programme 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand! Experience the transformation as participants explored their core values, honed personal branding, and acquired essential skills. Empowerment for a better future was the theme, and the young leaders are now shaping the world with their impact. Relive the inspiring journey!
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Setting the Scene for Thailand’s Political Landscape in 2032
On the 13th of June, 2023, Thai PBS organised a Post Election event in collaboration with FNF Thailand in an event entitled 'The Future after the Election' the event was held at the Bangkok Art & Culture Center (BACC) and prompted the social sector to contemplate the concept of a Political Safety Net to support the post-election transition.
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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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Thailand's future after 2023 General Election
Friedrich Naumann Foundation is delighted to be part of co-hosts for Hack Thailand 2575 event. What is your visions for Thailand's future after 2023 general election? What are your hopes and fears? This symposium was spearheaded by Thai PBS with the aim to bring people from different sectors together via brainstorming activities in order to create ideal policies and solve the country's biggest challenges.
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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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Thailand Decriminalizes Marijuana
The government has removed cannabis from the list of prohibited narcotics in an effort to help the country's struggling economy. However, the legality around the recreation use of marijuana remains entirely murky.
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Women in Myanmar have been exposed to massive violence since the military coup in 2021. A new study shows the dramatic consequences and calls for better access to justice. Read More:
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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. Read more:
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Bangkok is taking a bold step towards becoming more Human Rights friendly. 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. Read more:
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