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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.

Senior Col. Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President (Acting 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 15 May 2026.

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.

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.