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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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Dream Con with Policymakers: Conversations after the referendum
Thailand voted in favor of a new constitution in February, restarting the country's constitutional rewriting process. To help shape the conversation ahead, WeVis, FNF Thailand, and partners brought together more than 30 lawmakers and key stakeholders to identify the priority issues that should guide constitutional dialogue.
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Democratic Resilience in the Age of AI
How to shape a resilient democracy in the age of AI? Political and institutional reforms, technological adaptation and regional cooperation, argues the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD).
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“Democracy is not in peril”
“The pessimistic view is that democracy is in regression, a worldwide setback,” Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, noted in his special message to the “All About Democracy” Conference of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) in Manila, the Philippines. “My view is that these are temporary phenomena”, said President Horta, who became an Honorary Individual Member of CALD this year.
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Will ASEAN reform SOE Governance to align with OECD?
ASEAN economies are integrated in trade and investment, yet uneven in governance standards. As Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines are deepening ties with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), governance standards become an issue.
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ASEAN GOES BRICS
Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member. Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have partner status. What drives ASEAN’s biggest countries towards BRICS?
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Reformist movement suffers setback as conservative-leaning party claims landslide victory
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party secured a majority of seats. The progressive People’s Party finished in second place by a surprisingly wide margin.
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Thailand's Constitutional Amendment: What You Need to Know
Thailand is set to vote on whether to reform its constitution this week. Here’s what you need to know about the referendum that could shape the future of the Southeast Asian country.
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Dream Constitution Initiative
This report by Dr. Wasin Punthong captures a year of inclusive dialogue under The Dream Constitution Initiative, bringing together youth and incarcerated individuals to reimagine the constitution for all. It offers rare insights into how marginalised and emerging voices see and envision their dream constitution.
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Thailand: Hope for change, longing for stability
Political turmoil, weak economic growth and a bloody border conflict are shaping the mood in Thailand ahead of the parliamentary elections on 8 February. The progressive People's Party is ahead in the polls but despite changes to the rules, it remains unclear whether it will actually be able to govern this time around.
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WHO DRIVES THE CONVERSATION?
Who drives political conversations online, and how?
Through in-depth data analysis and network mapping, this report by Supalerk Petpon offers a clear view of who shapes online political discourse, which narratives dominate, and how conversations evolve as Thailand moves toward the 2026 general election. -
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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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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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
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