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BANGKOK, May 15, 2026 — The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), or NEDA, organized its 21st founding anniversary event at Sun Towers Building A, 14th Floor. The event was presided over by Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Chairman of the NEDA Board of Directors, alongside Mr. Prinya Hom-anek, Qualified Committee Member of the NEDA Board of Directors, and Mr. Chulvat Narinthrangura, Consultant of the NEDA Board of Directors and Director-General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA). Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President and Acting Director of NEDA, and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), jointly welcomed representatives from government and private agencies who came to express their congratulations.

SAMARKAND, May 6, 2026 — The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), led by Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President and Acting Director of NEDA, and Mr. Rapipit Promnart, NEDA’s Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, held a consultative meeting with H.E. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Bhutan (Bhutan), along with relevant officials. The meeting took place during the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan.

SAMARKAND, May 6, 2026 — The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), led by Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President and Acting Director of NEDA, and Mr. Rapipit Promnart, NEDA’s Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, held a consultative meeting with Mr. A.N. Hapugala, Deputy Secretary to the Treasury of the Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka), along with relevant officials. The meeting took place during the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. On this occasion, both sides discussed approaches for financial and technical cooperation in the sectors of renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and sustainable tourism. The Sri Lankan side presented key projects under its Public Investment Programme (PIP), such as solar energy projects, e-Government systems, and tourism infrastructure development. Both sides agreed to continue discussions with relevant agencies to further drive concrete cooperation.

SAMARKAND, May 4, 2026 — The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), led by Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President and Acting Director of NEDA, and Mr. Rapipit Promnart, NEDA’s Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, along with relevant officials, attended the opening ceremony of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. The said meeting was held between 3–6 May 2026 under the theme “Crossroads of Progress: Advancing the Region’s Connected Future,” which focuses on driving the region’’s future through efficient and sustainable connectivity. On this occasion, the representatives from NEDA jointly listened to the Asian Development Bank’’s policies and development cooperation guidelines, emphasizing the strengthening of “Shared resilience” among countries in the Asia-Pacific region to cope with increasingly complex and interconnected challenges across economic, geopolitical, and climate change dimensions. In this regard, developing infrastructure, energy, and digital connectivity is considered a vital mechanism for reinforcing long-term stability and sustainable growth.

BANGKOK, April 28, 2026 — Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), attended a meeting with the 1st Budget Management Monitoring Sub-Committee under the Senate Committee on Budget Management Monitoring, chaired by Mr. Pamon Chaowsirikul, Chairman of the Budget Management Monitoring Sub-Committee. The meeting was held at the Committee Meeting Room CA 329, 3rd Floor, Parliament Building, to provide information and opinions on relevant issues regarding both operational progress and the budget for the Route No. 12 (R12) Improvement Project, specifically the section from Thakhek Town to the Na Phao Border Crossing Point in the Lao PDR.

On 26 February 2026, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Kirati Veruwan,, Vice President of NEDA, and the delegation, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Leklai Sivilay, Minister of Public Works and Transport of the Lao PDR, on the occasion of his visit to sign the Record of Discussion (ROD) for the Technical Assistance (TA) project on the detailed design of the Phase 2 Water Supply System Improvement Project in the Lao PDR, covering Luang Prabang, Khammouane, Savannakhet, Champasak, and Vientiane Capital. During the meeting, the delegation reported on the status of ongoing projects in the Lao PDR and discussed future Thailand–Lao PDR cooperation projects in accordance with NEDA’s strategy for development cooperation with neighbouring countries, which focuses on the development of projects aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The meeting was held at the reception room of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.

On 25 February 2026, Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President and the delegation, paid a courtesy call on Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Ambassador of Thailand to the Lao PDR, on the occasion of her assumption of office. During the meeting, the delegation reported on the progress of development cooperation between NEDA and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), including updates on ongoing projects and the strategic direction for future cooperation between NEDA and the Lao PDR. The meeting was held at the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), or NEDA Board of Directors, led by Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Chairman of the Board, attended a briefing and site visit regarding sustainable urban planning at the Stockholm Royal Seaport. Mr. Örjan Lönngren, Energy and Climate Policy Analyst from the City of Stockholm, served as the guest speaker and guided the delegation through the project.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), and Mr. Nakorn Tangavirapat, Director of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) and the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO)

The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), or NEDA Board of Directors, led by Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Chairman of the Board, attended a briefing and site visit regarding sustainable urban planning at the Stockholm Royal Seaport. Mr. Orjan Lonngren, Energy and Climate Policy Analyst from the City of Stockholm, served as the guest speaker and guided the delegation through the project.

STOCKHOLM, MARCH 2, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), led by Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Chairman of the Board, participated in a meeting at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) in Stockholm, Kingdom of Sweden, to enhance operational collaboration for developmental cooperation.

BANGKOK, APRIL 1, 2026 — Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), alongside Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, joined in congratulating the Ministry of Finance on the occasion of its 151st anniversary. On this occasion, marking the anniversary of the Ministry’’s establishment, NEDA contributed a donation to Wat Noi Noppakhun to support the maintenance of Buddhism and religious sites. Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary for Finance, presided as the recipient at the 150th Anniversary Building, Ministry of Finance.