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Miss Wipa Srisod, Director of the Office of the Secretariat, Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), served as the representative of NEDA and led the delegation of officials to join the wreath-laying ceremony marking the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, National Day, and Father’s Day on 5 December 2025. The ceremony was held to pay the highest tribute and express profound remembrance of His Majesty’s immeasurable benevolence at King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Park, Dusit District, Bangkok.

Ms. Sukuma Sarahong, Director of the Communications Bureau and representative of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), extended congratulations to the “E-Jan” news page on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and made a financial donation to the E-Jan Foundation in support of the “Special Education School Construction Project, Thong Pha Phum” (Special Education Center, Kanchanaburi Province, Thong Pha Phum Service Unit). The project aims to provide services to children with special needs in four districts: Thong Pha Phum, Sai Yok, Si Sawat, and Sangkhla Buri. The donation was received by Mr. Pichit Sukpaita, Chairman of the Executive Board, at NT AUDITORIUM, Building 9, 2nd Floor, National Telecommunications Public Company Limited, on 25 November 2025.

The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Advancing Volunteerism for the Enhancement of Quality of Life and Well-being of the Public, together with NEDA volunteer members, organized the volunteer activity “From Elder to Younger: Shoes of Love and Care” to honor and pay tribute on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Vajiravudh, King Rama VI, on 25 November 2025. The event was held at Meeting Room 1, NEDA, on 25 November 2025.

On November 26, 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, together with analysts from the Policy and Planning Bureau, Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), attended the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Development Partners’ Meeting held at the Shangri-La Bangkok.

The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Advancing Volunteerism for the Enhancement of Quality of Life and Well-being of the Public, together with NEDA volunteer members, participated in the volunteer initiative “Nong Im: Lunch Service and Nutritional Support for Children” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi. NEDA provided monetary support and delivered essential goods and food supplies to the Ramindra Children’s Home School (Home for Blind and Multiple Disabilities), received and welcomed by Ms. Nuengruethai Puangpetch, Director of the School, who also hosted a visit to observe the developmental progress of the students. The ceremony took place at the Ramindra Children’s Home School, Bangkok, on 24 November 2025.

Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with senior executives, attended the Fifteen-Day Royal Merit-Making Ceremony in dedication to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary for Finance, on 7 November 2025 at the Ministry of Finance’’s 150th Anniversary Building.

On 11 November 2025, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), joined a Joint Mission with Mr. Toshiaki Keich, Manager, Sector Clients Department, Region 1, AIIB, alongside representatives from the Department of Water Supply, Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Lao PDR, led by Mr. Viengnam Doungphachanh, Director General of the Department, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Finance of the Lao PDR. The mission aimed to explore cooperation frameworks for advancing essential infrastructure in water supply and wastewater management in the Lao PDR and to pursue co-financing modalities between NEDA and AIIB to enhance service quality in the water system sector. Discussions also included capacity-building and training on water supply system maintenance, and assessment of government personnel development needs in the Lao PDR for the purpose of designing training curricula aligned with national requirements.

On 12 November 2025, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), and his delegation attended a consultation and knowledge-exchange meeting on tourism development in southern Lao PDR and explored collaborative opportunities for sustainable tourism advancement in Champasak Province, a region with high potential for economic and tourism-driven growth. The meeting was held with the Education and Tourism Sector Team, led by Mr. Akira Ohara, Project Manager, DMO & Tourism Development, Ingerosec Japan, to promote sustainable tourism development in the Lao PDR in accordance with the standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), which serves as an international benchmark ensuring environmental, social, and economic sustainability in tourism management.

Bangkok, 12 November 2025 — At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Chak Boon-long, Distinguished Board Member, together with Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), participated in a working lunch with Mr. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The discussion aimed to exchange information and integrate development cooperation efforts with neighboring countries, during which participants shared views on the current situation, opportunities, and challenges in implementing development missions in the CLMV countries, namely Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, and Viet Nam. On this occasion, NEDA presented an overview of its ongoing operations and received policy directions and recommendations from the Minister of Foreign Affairs to be used as guidance for NEDA’s operational planning, ensuring coherence and alignment in support of the Government’s policy objectives.

Bangkok, 29 October 2025 — At Sun Towers Building, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led the Agency’s executives and staff in a ceremony to pay tribute and sign the book of condolences in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. The ceremony was held to humbly honor Her Majesty’s immeasurable royal grace and to express profound respect and eternal remembrance.

Bangkok, 23 October 2025 — At the Plaza of the Royal Equestrian Statue of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Phatthrakorn Karaphim, Director of Legal Affairs of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), represented the Agency in leading NEDA officials to participate in the annual wreath-laying ceremony on the occasion of Chulalongkorn Day. The ceremony was held to pay homage, express loyalty, and commemorate the boundless royal benevolence of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn the Great, whose contributions remain deeply revered by the Thai people.

Bangkok, 21 October 2025 — At the NEDA Reception Room, Sun Towers Building, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, received Mr. Khamphan Anlavan, Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the Kingdom of Thailand, on the occasion of his completion of duty. On this occasion, both sides expressed their satisfaction that NEDA’s roles and missions, carried out through cooperation projects for infrastructure development in the Lao PDR, have continuously supported and strengthened Thailand–Lao PDR relations in all dimensions, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and tourism.