BANGKOK, December 23, 2025 – Thailand is doubling down on efforts to tackle teenage pregnancy, with new government guidelines aimed at keeping expectant mothers in school. The initiative, dubbed “Thailand zero Dropout,” signals a renewed commitment to supporting young mothers adn ensuring they don’t have to sacrifice their education.
A National Priority: Protecting Thailand’s Future
The thai government is prioritizing the well-being of adolescents and ensuring access to education for pregnant teenagers.
- The Ministry of Public Health aims to reduce the live birth rate among 10-14 year olds to 0.5 per 1,000 and 15-19 year olds to 15 per 1,000 by 2027.
- Approximately 75.4 percent of pregnant students are currently receiving care and assistance to protect their educational rights.
- Over 34,000 establishments are providing data on preventing teenage pregnancy.
- The Thailand Zero Dropout project, in partnership with the Fund for Educational Equality, is helping pregnant teens return to the education system.
Preventing and solving teenage pregnancy is “a matter of great importance to the government,” stated Phatthana Prompat, Minister of Public Health, during a meeting of the Committee for Preventing and Solving Pregnancy problems on Monday. He emphasized that adolescents are a vital force for the country’s future development.
What are the government’s specific goals for reducing teenage pregnancy rates? The Ministry of Public Health, through the Department of Health, has set enterprising targets to reduce live births among 10-14 year olds to 0.5 per 1,000 and 15-19 year olds to 15 per 1,000 by 2027.
dr. Pakorn Tungkaserirak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, explained how technology is being used to reach teenagers. The Line OA Teen Club has seen 314,104 accesses to its menu, with 17,090 people receiving live chat support between January 2022 and December 2025. Mental health support is available through the 1323 hotline, which received 9,551 calls. RSA online provides consultations on options for unplanned pregnancy, serving 95,103 individuals and referring 4,196 to safe pregnancy termination services.
Efforts to promote safe practices include the distribution of 27,477 free condoms and lubricants (15,588 in educational institutions and 11,889 outside of them) during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025.
In addition, 15,128 teenage mothers are receiving welfare subsidies to support their newborns, and the Children and Youth Council is driving 486 projects and activities to prevent and address teenage pregnancy.
The Department of Health remains committed to implementing the national action plan for prevention and resolution of teenage pregnancy problems 2017 – 2027, ensuring that Thai teenagers receive comprehensive and equitable health assistance, allowing them to reach their full potential.
