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Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, led the agency’s delegation to pay a courtesy call on Mr. Litta KATTIYA, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of Lao PDR, along with representatives from the Lao Department of Water Supply. The visit aimed to understand the policy direction and vision for water supply system development under the Lao PDR’s 2030 Development Strategy. NEDA also held a working session with Dr. Somchaivang DETHOUD OM, Deputy Director General of the Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport, and Mr. Saiya SAIMOUNGKHOUN, Director General of Nampapa Nakhoneluang (NPNL), to discuss development plans and strategies. The team visited three high-priority locations in Xaithani District, Vientiane Capital—namely, Ban Dong Bang, Ban Dong Makkhai, and Ban Tha Ngon—where there is an urgent need to increase water production capacity. A wrap-up meeting summarizing the findings and discussions was held at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in Vientiane Capital during 1–2 July 2025.

On July 1, 2025, Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) , together with representatives from the Department of Highways (DOH), the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conducted a field visit to inspect the Hongsa-Chiangman Road Construction Project (Chiangman City, Chomphet District, Luang Prabang Province) in the Lao People Democratic Republic.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, led executives and staff in recording a televised message to convey their blessings and loyal sentiments to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on the occasion of His Majesty’s birthday anniversary on 28 July 2025. The ceremony took place at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand on 1 July 2025.

Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, led a delegation to meet Mr. Blongvang Wangchiaxa, Director General of the Luang Prabang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport, to discuss plans and approaches for the development of the water supply system in Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR. The team also conducted on-site visits to assess the potential for Phase II development of the water supply system in collaboration with representatives from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Lao PDR, the Luang Prabang Department of Water Supply, and the State-Owned Water Supply Enterprise of Luang Prabang. The assessment covered areas in Ban Pak Seuang, Luang Prabang Capital, and Pak Ou District. The delegation also visited a private-sector water treatment facility serving the Muang Khai community cluster in Luang Prabang Capital, Lao PDR, on 29–30 June 2025.

Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with executives and staff members, participated in the recording of a televised message offering blessings to Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, Queen of Thailand, on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday anniversary on 3 June 2025. The recording was organized to express their profound loyalty and heartfelt gratitude for Her Majesty’s boundless benevolence. The ceremony was held at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, under the Public Relations Department, on 20 May 2025.

On 26 June 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, and his team attended the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Annual Meeting 2025 in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. They also participated in various seminars, including topics such as: "From Vision to Reality: Driving Cross-Border Connectivity through Private Investment" and "Cross-border Connectivity and Regional Cooperation: Building ASEAN’’s Regional Connectivity through Innovative Partnerships."

On 25 June 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, and his delegation held a bilateral discussion with Mr. Suliwat Souvanajoumka, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, during the AIIB Annual Meeting 2025 in Beijing, China. The discussion addressed strategies for collaboration between NEDA and the Lao PDR, focusing on comprehensive infrastructure development encompassing economic, social, and environmental dimensions. They also discussed the initiation of maintenance programs for completed infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable and continuous development.

On 26 June 2025, during the AIIB Annual Meeting 2025 in Beijing, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, NEDA, held a technical-level bilateral discussion with representatives from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The dialogue focused on exploring collaborative operations across multiple dimensions and identifying joint activities to be undertaken in fiscal year 2026, in line with the Letter of Intent (LOI) previously signed between the two organizations.

On 25 June 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, attended the High-Level Working Breakfast meeting under the theme "Unleashing Collaboration: Forging Strategic Partnerships for Impact and Scale", held at the China National Convention Center Phase 2 (CNCC II) in Beijing, People’’s Republic of China, as part of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Annual Meeting 2025. The meeting brought together senior executives from AIIB’s partner agencies to share insights and enhance operational approaches toward more effective development cooperation.

On 25 June 2025, 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 visit to H.E. Mr. Kinzang Dorji, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bhutan to Thailand, at the Embassy of Bhutan in Thailand. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the possibility of establishing financial and technical cooperation between NEDA and Bhutan under the Three-Year Cooperation Project Development Framework, as outlined in NEDA’s Annual Operational Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. Discussions also explored future joint efforts that would be mutually beneficial in enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Ms. Sukuma Sarahong, Director of the Communications Bureau and NEDA representative, congratulated the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) (DASTA) on its 22nd anniversary. On this occasion, NEDA contributed to the Srisavangavadhana Foundation under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, Princess Srisavangavadhana of Thailand, to support the foundation’s public benefit initiatives. Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Director of DASTA, welcomed the delegation and accepted the donation at the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road on 20 June 2025.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA and Chair of the Subcommittee on Volunteer Spirit for Quality of Life and Public Happiness, together with Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of NEDA and Deputy Chair of the Subcommittee, led NEDA volunteers in planting saplings in honor of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, Queen of Thailand, on the occasion of her birthday anniversary on 3 June 2025.