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At the office of Ministry of Finance, Lao PDR on31 July 2019; Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency and Mr. Soulivath Souvannachoumkham, Director-General of department of foreign finance and liability protection, Ministry of Finance as well as the representative from Tax department, Lao PDR participated in the conference to discuss about Terms of Reference (TOR) preparation in the aspects of financial support and data linking system development via ASEAN Single Window (ASW). The discussion was mainly about the system development guideline as well as the solutions to operation obstacles and problems, and Joint venture with Thailand.

Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency; Mr. Soulivath Souvannachoumkham, Director-General of department of foreign finance and liability protection, Ministry of Finance and Mr. Vanthong Bouttanavong, Deputy Director-General of Department of roads, Ministry of Public works and transport Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) participated in NEDA - MOF - MPWT meeting in order to prepare the financial support for 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge Construction Project (Bueng Kan- Bolikhamxai) at the office of Ministry of Finance, Lao PDR on 31 July 2019.

At Kanchanaburi during 2-4 August 2019, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) along with board of directors and other officials participated in 2019 annual seminar in order to strengthen the relationship between those directors and officials, and drive to the expected goals. 2020 "Action Plan" was exchanged and the training by Ruamtawan Center, titled “Building Awareness to conserve natural resources and environmental” was held at Natee The Riverfront Hotel. Furthermore, they were taken on a field trip to Rai Khun Mon Thai wisdom Learning Center, integrated Agro – Tourism attraction according to “Sufficiency Economy” philosophy, to visit and learn how to extract sesame oil, wrap grinded-black sesame compress ball, produce wood vinegar and Iwate kiln as well as experience sufficiency way of life and processed agricultural products, including recreational activities to save the world and build relationship.

At Naypyidaw, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on 26 July 2019; Colonel Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) participated in the meeting to inspect Interim Report of Survey and Detailed Design of the Two-Way Road Improvement Project connecting Dawei Special Economic Zone to Thai- Myanmar border. The representative from Ministry of Construction the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, H.E. U Win Tint, Permanent Secretary also participated in the meeting. The Two-Way Road Improvement Project connecting Dawei Special Economic Zone was a part of Dawei Special Economic Zone Development Project and relevant project areas of Myanmar which is to become a western trade door of the region and to connect the development from Eastern Seaboard of Thailand to Myanmar.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) along with H.E. Mr. Kiattikhun Chartprasert, Thai Ambassador in Royal Thai Embassy Vientiane, Lao PDR participated in the opening and handover ceremony of BanHuak road (Payao), Muang Kob-Muang Xianghon and Muang Kob-Ban Pak Kob-Ban Kon Tuean, Sayaboury district Lao PDR construction project. Dr. Boonjan Sinthavong, the Minister of Ministry of Public Works and Transport; Mr. Pongsawan Sinthavong, Sayaboury governor and Mr. Pang Duang Ngoen, Director General of Ministry of Public Works and Transport also participated in the handover ceremony of such the project which aims to connect Payao province with Sayaboury and Bo Kaeo districts, Lao PDR within the budget of 1,390 Million Baht for road and Ban Pang Mon boarder control facility construction. The project aims for people of both countries (Thailand-Lao PDR) to use this route which was officially opened on 26 July 2019 at Ban Pang Mon boarder, Lao PDR.

At the Ministry of Finance on 26 July 2019, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) participated in merit-making ceremony with the board of directors from Ministry of Finance and its institutions on the occasion of the 67th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on 28 July 2019.

At the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT), Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road Bangkok on 24 July 2019; Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) along with executive committee and the board of directors participated in television recording of an auspicious ceremony to celebrate the 87th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother on 12 August 2019. It was to show their royalty and remember the deepest royal grace.

At Sun Tower building on 23 July 2019, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) along with the board of directors and other officers participated in the ceremony to celebrate the 67th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on 28 July 2019. In this occasion, all officers paid homage and opened a cone of joss-sticks and candles to the royal portrait of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua as well as said the royal praise to show their loyalty toward the monarchy and took an oath of allegiance of being decent government officers and the power of the land.

At Mae Mo Forest Park, Lampang Province on 19 July 2019; Ms. Sukuma Sarahong, Efficiency Enhancement Division Director of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) and others travelled to survey Mae Mo Forest Park, Ban Si Don Chai, Ton Thong Chai Subdistrict, Muang District, Lampang Province to participate in the Reforestation Campaign in Commemoration of the Royal Coronation Ceremony of King Rama X. Mr.Yuttana Yimgarund, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Finance acted as a chairman.

At Bowonniwet Vihara temple Bangkok on 10th July, 2019; Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) together with the board of directors, officials and other staff participated in Ethic Practice Project in Commemoration of the Royal Coronation Ceremony of King Rama X. It was to honor and dedicate as a merit to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, King Rama X. Phra Tepsungworrayan, abbot’s assistant of Bowonniwet Vihara temple, primates from Bangkok- Samut Prakan and Vipassana Meditation Masters led the preachment and meditation. NEDA also offered alms valued 50,000 Baht as a support to a maintenance of religious places. The participation aimed to support virtue and morality for NEDA’s personnel, which would lead to their knowledge and understanding of Buddhism principles, as well as to increase working efficiency through the application of moral principle which help purify their minds and live better lives.

At JICA, Thailand office on 2nd July 2019; Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA acted as a chairperson and a host to the 2nd Annual Bilateral Meeting between Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA). Mr. Shigenori Ogawa, Director General, Southeast Asia and Pacific Department also acted as a chairman from JICA. The participants included 6 representatives from NEDA, 8 representatives from JICA Thailand office, and 14 representatives from JICA head office, Cambodia office, Lao PDR as well as Myanmar office via TV Conference. This meeting was considered as a part of cooperation of partners under Partnership Arrangement between JICA and NEDA. It aimed to strengthen the relationship between two organizations and encourage to build the cooperation between one another in economic and society development to other countries located in Greater Mekong sub regional. The format of the meeting was to exchange the information about the support policy to develop and the project implementation of both organizations in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar which mostly are the infrastructure development projects, for example, the construction of roads and harbors, electric energy development, Immigration Checkpoint development etc. in order to find out concrete direction of cooperation between one another; as well as to consistently encourage the NEDA personnel development by JICA.

At Huai Kha Khaeng, Lan Sak, Uthai Thani on 5th July, 2019; Mr. Nutthapol Prasobchoke, Administration Bureau Director and other officials travelled to survey the National Reserved Forest: Huai Tub Sela forest and Huai Kok Kwai forest for the purpose of joining the Reforestation Campaign in Commemoration of the Royal Coronation Ceremony of King Rama X. Mr.Yuttana Yimgarund, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, acted as a chairperson.