For office workers, a daily dilemma faced almost every day“What should I eat today?”Many choose delivery or ordering from vendors, causing expenses to rise unknowingly. Some spend 80-150 baht per lunch or more, which can add up to several thousand baht monthly.
One way to save money while controlling food quality and expenses is by preparing“lunchboxes”to bring to the office yourself. This way, you know the ingredients used, can add more vegetables, reduce oil, and adjust protein portions to suit your body's needs.
Thairath Online has gathered ideas for 20 office lunchbox menus for lunch, organized into 4 weeks with 5 days each, allowing you to rotate meals all month without repeating, using easy recipes and common ingredients.
Suitable for those just starting to prepare lunchboxes, using few ingredients, quick to cook, and easy to store and reheat at lunch.
Monday | Minced chicken basil with rice + fried egg |
Tuesday | Garlic fried pork with rice + cucumber |
| Wednesday | Garlic fried pork with rice + cucumber |
| Thursday | Chicken breast fried rice with mixed vegetables |
| Friday | Soy sauce baked chicken with rice + broccoli |
This week includes varied protein sources such as chicken, pork, fish, and tuna to keep you full longer and reduce sweet cravings.
| Monday | Rice with stir-fried pork and bell peppers |
| Tuesday | Rice with grilled chicken breast and black pepper |
| Wednesday | Fried fish with rice + tomato salad |
| Thursday | Tuna fried rice |
| Friday | Spicy chicken curry rice + cucumber |
Adding vegetables to each meal increases fiber, helps you feel full longer, and makes lunch healthier.
| Monday | Mixed vegetable fried rice with pork |
| Tuesday | Mixed vegetable fried rice with pork |
| Wednesday | Broccoli chicken fried rice |
| Thursday | Clear soup with tofu and minced pork with rice |
| Friday | Orinji mushroom chicken fried rice |
This week's lunchbox ideas alternate Thai and Asian-style flavors to avoid monotony.
| Monday | Green curry chicken with rice |
| Tuesday | Ginger stir-fried chicken with rice |
| Wednesday | Oyster sauce pork stir-fry with rice |
| Thursday | Grilled saba fish with rice + steamed vegetables |
| Friday | Kimchi chicken fried rice |
Eating lunch out or ordering delivery costs an average of 80-120 baht per meal. Calculated over 20 working days per month (Monday to Friday), lunch expenses total about 1,600-2,400 baht per month.
Meanwhile, making your own lunchbox often costs 40-60 baht per box on average, totaling around 800-1,200 baht monthly, saving approximately 800-1,200 baht per month depending on ingredient choices. You also have full control over the ingredients.
Preparing your own lunchbox not only reduces costs but also lets you manage oil, seasoning, and vegetable portions in each meal, making it an easy daily health care practice. Simply apply the ideas from these 20 office lunchbox menus to enjoy delicious and varied lunches five days a week all month without repeating the same dishes.