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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 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.
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Thailand plans to recognize Same-Sex Unions
While parts of Southeast Asia have vibrant LGBTQ communities, offering sanctuary to many, the absence of legal recognition for same-sex couples is a disparity. In 2024, hopes are high for a breakthrough as Thailand contemplates the passage of a same-sex marriage bill.
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German President visits Vietnam and Thailand
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visits to Vietnam and Thailand underscores Southeast Asia´s importance to Germany. With issues ranging from for trade, investment, tourism, renewable energy, electric vehicles and sustainable farming, the visits sparks anticipation for even more collaboration.
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Revisiting How Board Games Can Revolutionize Civic Education
Read our article on how board games are transforming civic education. FNF Thailand are revisiting our first breakthrough game ‘SIM Democracy’ and the impact that this board game has globally.
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