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On June 23, 2023, Mr. Kirati Veluwan, Deputy Director of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency and NEDA delegation together with the Lao National Railway State Enterprise delegation led by Mr. Daochinda Siharat, Managing Director of the Lao PDR State Railway Enterprise, the meeting discussed issues related to the preparation of the report on the Thai-Laos Railway Construction Project, Phase 2 (Thanaleng-Vientiane Line), Part 2, and discussed for pushing for the railway between Thailand and Lao PDR, the training of Lao PDR personnel and the preparation of a business plan for the Thai-Laos Railway Construction Project, Phase 2 (Thanaaleng-Vientiane Line), Part 2, which is Projects that NEDA provides financial assistance and construction was completed in 2022.

On Friday, July 14, 2023, Colonel Dr. Saranyu Viriyavejkul, Deputy Director of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) presided over the opening ceremony of NEDA Talk in Uni, with Ajarn Kochapop Kornpetcharat welcoming him at room CLB3109, Academic Building 3, Ubon Ratchathani University. The objective of the project is to enhance knowledge and understanding of NEDA’s operational missions and to disseminate knowledge on cooperation for development of NEDA. In such activities, Mr. Rapipit Phrommanart, Director of the Policy and Planning Office, was a representative of NEDA, giving a lecture to educate students under the topic “Official Development Cooperation in the Mekong Sub-Region” On this occasion, NEDA has publicized information for internship guidelines so that students have the opportunity to learn and gain real work experience after graduation in the future.

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) Consultant Services for The Upgrading of National Road No. 67 (SIEM REAP - ANLONG VENG TO CHAOM/SANGAM) Project

On June 20, 2023, Mr. Phiramet Vuthithornnetirak Director of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency held bilateral discussions with Mr. Yuanjiang Sun, Manager, Institution Engagement and Cooperation, Operation Partnership Department. Both sides discussed the possibility of joint development cooperation in the Mekong. The AIIB has proposed that NEDA consider working together on Capacity Building and Project Preparation under the ASEAN framework, using funds from the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF), including guidelines for joint operations in Timor-Leste. In addition, AIIB invited NEDA to attend the AIIB Annual Meeting which will be held in Egypt in September 2023, and asked NEDA to consider attending the meeting to consider the development database (platform) in the subordinate Mekong region that the AIIB has established.

On June 20, 2023, Mr. Phiramet Vuthithornnetirak Director of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency Was invited to attend the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2023 and participated in a discussion on the topic of Regional Collaboration as a Catalyst for Scalable Solutions. Mr. Phiramet spoke about the role and mission of NEDA in cooperation with development in the Mekong Sub-region and the importance of Regional Collaboration between Development Partners, as well as giving examples of projects that NEDA has jointly implemented. with JICA and ADB in Cambodia and Lao PDR. Such cooperation will help the infrastructure development work more efficiently and have a better impact.

Mr. Phiramet Vuthithornnetirak Director of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency led the management team and staff to record the tape to give blessings to His Majesty the King Ramathibodi Sri Sinthon Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chao Yu Hua. On the occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday on July 28, 2023, to show loyalty and gratitude to His Majesty at Thailand’s television station Public Relations Department on June 28, 2023.

Mr. Peeramet Wuttitornetiraks, Director of the Office of Economic Cooperation and Development with Neighboring Countries (Public-Private Partnership: PPP), has signed the Record of Discussion (ROD) for providing Technical Assistance (TA) in studying and designing the detailed plans of the NR68 project, which involves the improvement of Road No. 68 from Chong Jom/O’Smach-Samrong-Klong Hat Lek, the Kingdom of Cambodia. The signing took place in Phnom Penh on June 14, 2023, with H.E. Tauch Chankosal, Permanent Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The purpose of this agreement is to affirm joint support for conducting the study and designing the detailed plans within an 8-month timeframe, which will serve as essential information for future Financial Assistance (FA). Road No. 68 spans a distance of 120 kilometers. It serves as an international route connecting Sisaket, Surin, and Buri Ram provinces in Thailand with the O’Smach/Chong Jom border area in Udon Mechai province and Surin province, linking to the northeastern region of Thailand. Once the construction is completed, it is expected to reduce travel time, provide convenience for travelers and facilitate faster transportation of goods. Additionally, it will promote economic development and boost tourism in both countries.

Mr. Phiramet Vuthithornnetirak, Director of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 safety standard certificate from BSI Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which is an agency that supports international standards for information security management systems ISO / IEC 27001: 2022 (Information Security Management Systems: ISMS). It is raising the standard of information security management of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) to the international level. It is to build confidence among network partners of NEDA in information security management system standards. This is another important step for NEDA, which recognizes the importance of organizations in protecting the personal data of service users. It combines Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. There is proper supervision, leak prevention, continuous monitoring, and protection to reduce the risk from cyber threats as well as build trust among stakeholders to lead to the sustainable development of the organization at Sun Towers Building (NEDA) on 31 May 2023

Mr. Phiramet Vuthithornnetirak, Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), led the executives and staff to attend a tape recording of congratulations to Queen Suthida on the occasion of the 45th birthday anniversary to show loyalty and appreciation for His Majesty’s gratitude at the Thai Broadcasting Station, Public Relations Department on 23 May 2023

Ms. Sukuma Sarahong, Director of the Bureau of Efficiency Promotion and Corporate Communications, and representatives of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) congratulated and donated funds to support the operations of Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Treasury Department. Mr. Chamroen Phothiyod, Director-General of the Treasury Department, welcomed him at the Treasury Department on May 23, 2023.

Mr. Phiramet Vuthithornnetirak, Director of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), along with Professor Thongthong Chandrangsu, an expert member in the NEDA. and the management team held a press conference with the executives to meet the media on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of the NEDA by presenting the Financial Assistance: FA) and Technical Assistance: TA) with neighboring countries in the past 3-4 years. It includes determining the direction of long-term operations under the 20-year strategy of NEDA, including focusing on infrastructure development to support the connection in transportation, urban development and border special economic zones between Thailand and neighboring countries. There are also projects underway and new projects that will encourage the Thai private sector to play a key role in contributing to the development of the region’s economy, such as: (1) Stung Bot Border Checkpoint Development Project and Road Linking to Road No. 5, Phase 1 (Loan amount 928.11 million baht, FA : Cambodia) (2) Thai-Lao Railway Construction Project, Phase 2 (Thanaleng-Vientiane Line) Part 2 (Loan amount 1,650 million baht, FA: Lao PDR) (3) Electricity system improvement project in Yangon (North Okkalapa Region and North Dagon Region) (Loan amount 1,458.25 million baht, FA : Myanmar) and (4) Development Project of Route No. 12 (R12) Thakhek City - Na Pao border crossing (loan amount 1,833.747 million baht, FA: Lao PDR) At present, it is in the process of proposing to the Cabinet for financial assistance, etc. In addition, the media also inquired about the issue of helping neighboring countries at the HEY! Beanstro restaurant, S-OASIS Vibhavadi-Rangsit branch, Bangkok on May 19, 2023.

Mr. Phiramet Vuthithornnetirak, Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) together with executives and staff welcomed honored guests from the government and private sectors to congratulate them on the 18th anniversary. At the event, there was a ceremony to pay homage to the shrine and a ceremony to prosper the Buddha image for auspiciousness, together with making a donation to the NEDA’s internal welfare fund for public welfare at Sun Towers NEDA on the 19 May 2023.