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On 5 May 2026, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Senior Col. Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President (Acting President), and Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, together with relevant officials, held discussions with Ms. Stefania Dina, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank Timor-Leste Resident Mission (ADB TLRM), on the sidelines of the ADB’s 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on infrastructure development and capacity building programs for government officials in preparation for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029. both sides also discussed possible areas of financial cooperation and project development. In addition, Ms. Stefania Dina shared information on ADB’s ongoing operations in Timor-Leste, particularly in the transport, public health, and energy sectors, as well as ADB’s support for Timor-Leste’s economic development and the sustainable improvement of the people’s quality of life.

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.

BANGKOK, April 27, 2026— Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President and Acting Director of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), welcomed H.E. Dasho Bharat Tamang, Privy Councillor of Bhutan; H.E. Dasho Kinzang Dorji, Ambassador of Bhutan to Thailand; H.E. Dasho Sonam Thinley, His Majesty’s Secretariat & Board Director; and a high-level delegation from NORION Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) of the Kingdom of Bhutan, to discuss renewable energy cooperation projects. These initiatives represent potential collaboration projects in the energy sector between NEDA and the Kingdom of Bhutan. The meeting also involved technical discussions regarding project implementation plans as well as NEDA’’s financial assistance principles and conditions. Also attending the meeting were Mr. Chatchai Mawong, Assistant Governor of the Maintenance Business Division, alongside an EGAT delegation; Mr. Yongyuth Phothong, Assistant Governor of PEA, leading a PEA delegation; and representatives from the Project Administration Bureau, the Policy and Planning Bureau, and the NEDA Treasury Management Office. The meeting was held at Meeting Room 1, NEDA.

VIENTIANE, February 26, 2026— Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), signed a Record of Discussion (ROD) for Technical Assistance (TA) regarding the detailed design work for the Water Supply System Improvement Project, Phase 2, in the Lao PDR (Luang Prabang Province, Khammouane Province, Savannakhet Province, Champasak Province, and Vientiane Capital), alongside H.E. Viengnam Douangphachanh, Director General of the Department of Water Supply, Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Lao PDR. The ceremony was witnessed by H.E. Ms. Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Ambassador of Thailand to Vientiane, and H.E. Mr. Leklai Sivilay, Minister of Public Works and Transport of the Lao PDR, along with representatives from relevant central and provincial agencies, at Meeting Room 1, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. It is anticipated that upon the completion of the project study, NEDA and the Lao PDR will be able to jointly implement water supply system improvements across 9 districts/villages, enabling over 100,000 residents to sustainably access and utilize clean water at reasonable prices in the future.

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.

VIENTIANE, February 25, 2026— Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Kirati Veruwan, NEDA’s Vice President, and their delegation, held a meeting to discuss infrastructure development cooperation in the Lao PDR and monitor the progress of ongoing projects with Mr. Vanthong Bouttanavong, Director General of the Department of Roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Lao PDR. The purpose of the meeting was to communicate guidelines for future project implementation and accelerate the execution of various projects to ensure their completion according to the established schedules, held at the Reception Room, Department of Roads, 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.

BANGKOK, February 17, 2026— Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), expressed congratulations on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK). On this occasion, NEDA made a financial contribution to the Ramathibodi Foundation for the "Ramathibodi Hospital Building and Yothi Medical Innovation District Project" to support the development of medical infrastructure and elevate public health innovation in Thailand. The delegation was welcomed by Mr. Chalatch Rattanabunnithi, Managing Director of EXIM BANK, who also officially accepted the donation, at the Headquarters of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand.

CHIANG MAI, February 6, 2026— Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), delivered a lecture and shared knowledge with students from the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration and the Faculty of Architecture, Chiang Mai University, on the topic "ODA for Urban Development in GMS." The objective of the lecture was to raise awareness and foster understanding regarding the implementation of the Royal Thai Government’’s development cooperation missions with neighboring countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion through NEDA.

PATTAYA, February 13, 2026— Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), jointly lectured on NEDA’’s mission and role in development cooperation operations with neighboring countries. The lecture aimed to build understanding regarding the approaches and methodologies of financial and technical cooperation provided to NEDA’s partner countries during the training course on Sustainable Tourism Development. For this training course, NEDA received cooperation from the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) (DASTA) to transfer knowledge and conduct study tours on sustainable tourism development through Thailand’’s experience and expertise. On this occasion, Mr. Rapipit presented certificates of completion and delivered the closing remarks for the training course at Pattaya City, Chonburi Province.

PATTAYA, February 9, 2026— Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President and Acting Director of NEDA, honored the occasion by presiding over the opening ceremony of the training course on "Sustainable Tourism Development" at the Siam Bayshore Hotel Pattaya, Chonburi Province. This course aligns with NEDA’s Strategic Cooperation with Neighboring Countries (2026 - 2030) regarding sustainable tourism development. For this training iteration, a total of 15 officials from neighboring countries participated, representing 4 nations: the Lao People’’s Democratic Republic, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Kingdom of Bhutan, and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. This signifies another important step in strengthening relationships and building a cooperative network between NEDA and neighboring countries for the future.