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On 10 March 2026, Dr. Thi Kim Cuc Nguyen, Mission Chief from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), together with her delegation, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA). The meeting aimed to discuss and seek information on NEDA’s overall development cooperation policies, including its experience and challenges in implementing infrastructure development projects in the Lao PDR. The discussion will help support the monitoring and assessment of the Lao PDR’s economic situation, as well as promote more effective and sustainable development cooperation in the region. The meeting was held at Meeting Room 1, NEDA.

Bangkok, 31 January 2026 – Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), participated in the 100-day merit-making ceremony dedicated in royal merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and was held at the 150th Anniversary Building, Ministry of Finance.

Bangkok, 28 January 2026 – Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with NEDA officials, welcomed Mr. Chalach Rattanaboonnitthi, President of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK), and his delegation on the occasion of a meeting to discuss the feasibility of cooperation between the two agencies, exchange views, and determine guidelines for future collaborative operations at Sun Towers Building, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.

On 20 January 2026, Ms. Niamh Collier-Smith, Resident Representative, together with a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Peerames Vutithornnetirak, Director of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), along with NEDA’s executives and relevant officials. The meeting aimed to discuss initial approaches for development cooperation to address transboundary environmental pollution, in particular fine particulate matter (PM2.5). In this regard, the initiation of such cooperation represents a valuable opportunity for NEDA to further enhance its role as a development agency working in partnership with global international organizations, with the shared goal of promoting sustainable growth and strengthening resilience to environmental and climate-related changes in the region.

Thimphu, 28 January 2026 – Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with his delegation, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The discussion focused on the possibility of establishing financial and technical cooperation between NEDA and Bhutan, particularly strategic collaboration and opportunities for NEDA to cooperate in the development of environmental and green technology (Environment and Green Technology). The objective is to reduce negative impacts on nature and to protect and restore the environment in a sustainable manner. On this occasion, NEDA provided information regarding its principles and conditions of assistance to facilitate future cooperation for the benefit of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan.

Bangkok, 26 January 2026 – Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), welcomed Mr. Toshiaki Keicho, Manager, Public Sector Clients, Region 1, from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), at NEDA. On this occasion, both sides discussed avenues of cooperation for the water supply system development project in the Lao PDR. The collaboration with AIIB is aligned with NEDA’s operational strategy and the Memorandum of Cooperation previously signed between NEDA and AIIB. This engagement represents an important step in strengthening the network of development cooperation partnerships to support sustainable economic growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion moving forward.

Khammouane Province, Lao PDR, 23 January 2026 – Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with the delegation, met with Mr. Sysouphanh Chansavat, Deputy Director General of the Department of Roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Lao PDR, along with the Head of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Khammouane Province and relevant officials, as well as the construction supervision consultants and contractors for both contracts of the Route No. 12 (R12) Improvement Project, Thakhek–Na Phao Border Crossing Section, Lao PDR. The meeting discussed engineering challenges and obstacles, including planning guidelines to ensure that construction is completed in accordance with the work plan by early 2028 (B.E. 2571), at the meeting room of the Department of Public Works and Transport, Khammouane Province, Lao PDR.

Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 22 January 2026 – Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with a delegation, joined Mr. Sysouphanh Chansavat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and his delegation, as well as project supervision consultants and construction contractors under both contracts of the Route No. 12 (R12) Improvement Project, Thakhek–Napao Border Checkpoint Section, Lao PDR, in conducting a site inspection to monitor project progress. The inspection covered pavement improvement works, construction of rest areas, improvement of access roads to tourist attractions, and enhancement of the Napao International Checkpoint. The project is expected to be completed by early 2028. This project constitutes a financial cooperation initiative between the Government of Thailand, through NEDA, and the Lao PDR, aimed at enhancing transport connectivity among Thailand, the Lao PDR, Viet Nam, and China, and supporting regional linkage under the framework of economic cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).

Bangkok, 9 January 2026, at 10:00 AM – Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with the executive management team, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, on the auspicious occasion of the New Year 2026 (B.E. 2569), to extend New Year greetings and best wishes at the Ministry of Finance.

Bangkok, 9 January 2025. Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with the executive management team, participated in a Buddhist chanting and alms-giving ceremony on the occasion of the New Year 2026 for auspiciousness. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, with executives and civil servants under the Ministry of Finance in attendance. The event was held on the 21st Floor, 150th Anniversary Building, Ministry of Finance.

Bangkok, 5 January 2026, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with the executive management team, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on the occasion of the New Year 2026, at the Ministry of Finance.

Bueng Kan, 25 December 2025, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, participated in the opening ceremony of the Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan–Bolikhamxay) to enhance cooperation in transport and cross-border trade between the two countries. The opening of the bridge on this occasion also formed part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.