World Obesity Day event on the theme “Changing System, Healthier Lives”

On 4 March 2025, the Ministry of Public Health organized the World Obesity Day event on the theme “Changing System, Healthier Lives” to prevent obesity and NCDs and called for a cohesive and cross-sector response to the obesity crisis.

Dr Jos Vandelaer, WHO Representative to Thailand, recognized Thailand’s MOPH leadership and efforts in tackling obesity by implementing cost-effective interventions to promote healthy diets and physical activities.

Mr Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health together with concerned partners committed to drive the system change on 4 areas: 1) Improving quality of school meals; 2) Marketing restriction for healthier diets; 3) Health system for obesity management; and 4) Environment for promoting physical activities.