Education Ministry and Foremost Launch Sixth Annual Milk Program for Thai Children
The Education Ministry and Foremost have launched their sixth annual milk program, distributing one million boxes of omega-enriched UHT milk to children across Thailand to improve nutrition and development in disadvantaged and remote school
The Ministry of Education and Foremost have signed a cooperation memorandum to advance the "Foremost One Million Smiles 6th" program, celebrating Foremost's 70-year milestone in Thailand. The initiative will deliver one million boxes of Foremost Omega 369 UHT milk to children nationwide, promoting sustainable nutrition and child development through high-quality dairy products.
On August 13, 2026, Education Minister Presert Chantharueangthong presided over the signing ceremony alongside Dr. Olarn Chowvivattana, Corporate Relations Director of Friesland Campina (Thailand) Public Company Limited, at the Ministry of Education headquarters.
Presert stated that this full partnership between the Ministry of Education and Foremost represents the sixth year of the program. He emphasized that milk consumption is not merely a basic benefit but builds food security and sustainable quality of life for Thai children. The government aims to expand access to quality milk equitably across all children, particularly in disadvantaged and remote schools, to address malnutrition sustainably. He expressed confidence that collaboration between the education ministry, Foremost, and partners will maximize benefits for Thai children, and praised Foremost's 70-year commitment to Thai society.
Dr. Olarn highlighted that Friesland Campina, operating in Thailand for 70 years, recognizes its responsibility to create lasting positive social impact. He stressed that investment in children is the best investment for Thailand's future. This year's program features enhanced national cooperation through partnerships with the Office of the Basic Education Commission, the Private Education Promotion Office, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and Big C supermarkets to distribute one million boxes of milk. The initiative includes nutritional monitoring, field surveys, growth assessments, and physical and cognitive development evaluations.
