Addressing malnutrition through the National Plan of Action on Nutrition 2023–2027

The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand is dedicated to combating malnutrition across all age groups through the Miracle of the First 1,000 Days of Life Plus project, which has now been expanded to 2,500 days. This initiative, in collaboration with network partners, focuses on addressing issues like stunting, wasting and obesity to ensure the health and well-being of every child. We also implement other key initiatives, such as the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), quality antenatal care, promotion of breastfeeding and the provision of appropriate complementary food. Thailand is committed to the health of all children, regardless of nationality or ethnicity. Additionally, the country is tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through national strategies that focus on four key areas: 1) improving care standards under the BFHI in all public hospitals, 2) promoting nutrition literacy and balanced diets, 3) enabling an appropriate environment, including regulating the marketing of food and beverages high in fat, sugar and salt to children and 4) partnering with public and private sectors to build a well-being society and reduce premature deaths from NCDs.