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- Thailand News
Thai government splurges 2.95 billion on free school lunches
The Cabinet has given the nod to a 2.95 billion baht free school lunch programme for nearly half a million students nationwide for the upcoming 2025 academic year. Karom Pholpornklang, the deputy government spokesperson, revealed the comprehensive scope of the initiative, stating that it will extend its benevolent reach across 7,344 schools throughout the country. This plan encompasses 6,855 schools…
- China News
Wedding meal mix-up: Boxed lunch sparks online feast of fury
A couple’s decision to serve boxed meals at their lavish wedding in a hotel in Wuhan, China, sparked a heated online debate. Each guest received only one box, containing a simple lunch worth 50 yuan (240 baht), leaving many relatives and friends in shock. Weddings are considered a once-in-a-lifetime event, where most couples meticulously plan the choice of restaurant, food,…
- Thailand News
Souper blunder: Samut Sakhon school serves up lunch letdown with low-quality meals
A school in Samut Sakhon has been criticised for providing low-quality lunches to its students. The Facebook page ‘ปฏิบัติการณ์หมาเฝ้าบ้าน’ shared the harrowing story. The school’s director responded to the issue, stating that lunches are provided according to government nutritional guidelines and that students who are still hungry can buy snacks from the canteen. The Facebook page claims that this has…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok considers Japanese central kitchen system for school lunches
Is there a solution to improve the quality of Thai schools’ cafeteria food? The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is exploring the possibility of implementing a central kitchen system, similar to the one used in Japan, to enhance the quality of school lunches in Thailand. The central kitchen concept was introduced by Nobuko Tanaka, a former Japanese school lunch specialist, during…
