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National Health Security Office defends pilot for strep vaccine
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has clarified its decision to pilot the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) before its general roll-out for children, citing budget limits.
BJC Big C, UNICEF Launch “Round Up” Campaign
Published on 12/09/2025
» The BJC Big C Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF Thailand, invites the public to take part in the “Round Up for Better Life” campaign, a charitable initiative dedicated to improving opportunities for children across Thailand.
Thailand hosts ASEAN vaccine security, workforce dialogue
Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — Thailand, through the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, the ASEAN Secretariat, and international partners, hosted the ASEAN Vaccine Security and Self-Reliance (AVSSR) meeting to advance the region’s strategy for vaccine security and self-reliance. The objective was to translate ASEAN’s vaccine strategy into concrete outcomes and promote sustainable regional cooperation. The meeting also reviewed progress under the ASEAN Vaccine Security and Self-Reliance Strategic Plan (2021–2025).
Global food trends linked to poor diets
News, Rosie Leishman, Published on 19/03/2025
» Thailand is succumbing to global food trends that negatively influence children's diets and lifestyles, say nutrition experts, suggesting the government take more action to secure healthy diets among the nation's youth.
Unicef sounds alarm for kids
News, Rosie Leishman, Published on 07/02/2025
» Unicef's latest data shows the devastating impact of toxic air on children, with pollution linked to 100 deaths of kids under five years of age every day across East Asia and the Pacific.
UNICEF Launches “Box of Life” Campaign to Urgently Aid Children in Crisis
Published on 15/11/2024
» UNICEF Thailand has unveiled the “Box of Life” campaign, rallying everyone to take action and donate essential aid to children in crisis. Part of the broader “A Better Tomorrow Today” initiative, the campaign aims to build a brighter future for underprivileged children in Thailand and worldwide, focusing on critical needs such as health, nutrition, disaster relief, and social equity.
UNICEF and Partners Advocate Extended Paid Parental Leave
Published on 04/11/2024
» To encourage workplaces in Thailand to adopt stronger family-friendly policies, UNICEF, the Embassy of Sweden, and UN Global Compact Network Thailand (UNGCNT) organised a thought leadership conference titled “Supporting Working Parents with Paid Parental Leave: Status, Sharing Experiences, and Next Steps”. The event brought together stakeholders including businesses and government representatives to discuss the positive impact of paid parental leave on both businesses and families, particularly the importance of family-friendly policies for child development.
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2024
» A committee will propose a “no-cane” bill for the House's approval. If it succeeds, Thailand will become the second country in the Asean region to outlaw corporal punishment.
Experts call for the reimagination of education for youth and lifelong learners
News, Published on 21/10/2024
» Bangkok, 21 October – An urgent call for the collaborative reimagination of education systems for all and the promotion of lifelong learning were at the core of the 3rd International Conference on Equitable Education, which was hosted by UNESCO and the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) Thailand and partners from 18 to 19 October in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Online sexual abuse now at severe levels in Thailand
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024
» The growing threat of sexual harassment on social media is having a severe impact on children and the young, according to Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).