This case study examines Thailand’s national school lunch programme, one of the longest-standing in the region. It highlights the programme’s design, institutional framework, nutritional standards and meal quality assurance. It also outlines the transition from centralised planning to decentralised budget allocation to local governments, and discusses challenges such as workload, capacity and monitoring. Key features include national school meal guidelines, inspection checklists, and digital tools.
Sineenat Ponprachanuvut, Ratana Somrongthong, Manop Kanato.
This report highlights the role of school meals in promoting sustainable food systems within urban food policies. It showcases how school meals address food security, health, and environmental sustainability. It includes case studies from various cities and discusses the challenges and benefits of different school meal programs, including their role in education, social equity, and food system transformation.
