Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is an independent state agency set up according to the Health Promotion Act 2001 and funded by 2% surcharge tax of tobacco & alcohol excise taxes.
ThaiHealth…
- Has a Governing Board chaired by the Prime Minister with half of its members from independent social organizations. ThaiHealth promotes well-being in 4 dimensions: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Social.
- Funds over 1,000 projects a year
- Spends around $US 100 million on health promoting activities a year
- Works with wide range of multi-sectoral partners
