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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.

The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), or NEDA Board of Directors, led by Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Chairman of the Board, attended a briefing and site visit regarding sustainable urban planning at the Stockholm Royal Seaport. Mr. Örjan Lönngren, Energy and Climate Policy Analyst from the City of Stockholm, served as the guest speaker and guided the delegation through the project.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), and Mr. Nakorn Tangavirapat, Director of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) and the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO)

The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization), or NEDA Board of Directors, led by Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Chairman of the Board, attended a briefing and site visit regarding sustainable urban planning at the Stockholm Royal Seaport. Mr. Orjan Lonngren, Energy and Climate Policy Analyst from the City of Stockholm, served as the guest speaker and guided the delegation through the project.

STOCKHOLM, MARCH 2, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), led by Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Chairman of the Board, participated in a meeting at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) in Stockholm, Kingdom of Sweden, to enhance operational collaboration for developmental cooperation.

BANGKOK, APRIL 1, 2026 — Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), alongside Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, joined in congratulating the Ministry of Finance on the occasion of its 151st anniversary. On this occasion, marking the anniversary of the Ministry’’s establishment, NEDA contributed a donation to Wat Noi Noppakhun to support the maintenance of Buddhism and religious sites. Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary for Finance, presided as the recipient at the 150th Anniversary Building, Ministry of Finance.

BANGKOK, JANUARY 9, 2026 — Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), along with the executive team, met with Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, the Ministry of Finance’s Permanent Secretary, on the occasion of the New Year, Buddhist Era 2569, to offer and receive New Year blessings 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. The ceremony was graciously presided over by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, together with His Excellency Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Mrs. Naly Sisoulith. The Prime Ministers of both countries, namely Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, and Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, respectfully presented a report on the objectives and implementation of the project. The construction of the bridge on the Lao PDR side received financial support in the form of concessional financing from NEDA for 1,380,067,000 baht. The Fifth Friendship Bridge is regarded as a strategically significant landmark that will help enhance logistics systems, support tourism, and sustainably increase the value of international trade. The Royal Thai Government has officially announced the opening of the permanent border crossing at the Fifth Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan–Bolikhamxay), located at Ban Don Yom, Kai Si Subdistrict, Mueang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province, Kingdom of Thailand, opposite Ban Kuai Udom, Pakxan District, Bolikhamxay Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, effective from 25 December 2025. The crossing is open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Bangkok, 19 December 2025, Ms. Sukuma Sarahong, Director of the Communications Bureau and representative of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), extended congratulations on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank). On this occasion, she also participated in a donation to support indigent patients at the Neurological Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. Mr. Amnat Hielong, Deputy Managing Director of SME D Bank, welcomed the delegation and received the contribution at the SME Bank Tower, Phahonyothin Road, Bangkok.

Bangkok, 12 December 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, participated in the merit-making ceremony (50th day) dedicated as a royal merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Consort. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and was held at the 150th Anniversary Building, Ministry of Finance.