Deputy Education Minister Akkanat Leads Nutritionists on Surprise Inspection of School Lunch and Milk Standards
Deputy Education Minister Akkanat conducted a surprise inspection at a Chiang Mai school to assess meal quality and drinking water standards, finding the lunch program met nutritional guidelines but recommending more vegetables and faster w
On May 15, 2026, Deputy Education Minister Akkanat Kankittinun, accompanied by Deputy Permanent Secretary Linthiphon Vrinvatchajarojn, staff member Parami Waijongjaroen, and Dr. Keattip Suphavanic, conducted a surprise inspection at Wat Suan Dok School in Chiang Mai to assess the quality of student lunches and drinking water systems. The visit aimed to identify and solve real problems during the new school term.
Deputy Minister Akkanat reported that the school's meal program complied with nutritional guidelines, containing appropriate portions of grains, protein, eggs, oils, fruits, and milk according to Thai school lunch standards. However, he recommended increasing vegetable options to provide more complete nutrition for growing children and to assure parents of quality care. He acknowledged that each school faces different circumstances, but emphasized that quality and adequate quantity are essential priorities.
Beyond meal inspection, Akkanat also reviewed the drinking water system and discovered the school had not yet processed the water purifier equipment procurement, prompting immediate corrective action. He announced plans to conduct similar surprise visits at multiple schools during the semester opening to identify genuine problems and provide support. "This inspection is not about catching mistakes, but about identifying issues and removing obstacles that schools face," Akkanat stated. "Whatever support the ministry can provide, we will do immediately to ensure schools are safe and prepared environments for all students."
