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On 24–25 April 2025, Senior Col. Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), represented NEDA at the "Sustainable Infrastructure Programme in Asia (SIPA) Policy Dialogue on Sustainable and Resilient Freight Connectivity in Southeast Asia", which was jointly organized by the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning, held in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia.

On April 9, 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), along with the NEDA delegation, participated in the 6th Annual Meeting between NEDA and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at JICA’’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. This annual event has been held consistently, with JICA acting as the host for this year’’s meeting, led by Mr. HAYAKAWA Yuho, Director General of the Southeast Asia and Pacific Department at JICA.

The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency, led by Professor Tongthong Chandransu, Chairman, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Thai Ambassador to Paris

The Board of Directors of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency, led by Professor Tongthong Chandransu, Chairman, attended a meeting at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) at the OECD Chateau in Paris on March 27, 2025, to enhance cooperation for development.

On March 14, 2025, Mr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, and Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) (Public Organization), held a bilateral discussion with Mr. Phouvong Kittavong, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Lao People’’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), at Le Thatluang Hotel, Vientiane.

On March 14, 2025, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) under the Ministry of Finance (NEDA) hosted a seminar on “Relations and Successes of the Thailand - Lao PDR Cooperation Projects” at Le Thatluang Hotel, Vientiane. The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, who delivered a keynote speech on NEDA’s Role in Infrastructure Development Connecting Thailand and Lao PDR. His address emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation in promoting economic growth, trade, investment, and tourism, as well as Thailand’s role in supporting infrastructure development to enhance regional connectivity.

On March 14, 2025, the Thailand - Lao PDR Press Caravan reached its final destination at the Le Thatluang Hotel in Vientiane, where the closing ceremony was held. The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, and Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NEDA) (Public Organization), who waved the checkered flag to mark the official conclusion of the press caravan.

On March 13, 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NEDA) (Public Organization), together with Mr. Phacharaset Bunsirisarisa, Deputy Governor of Uttaradit Province, co-chaired the opening ceremony of the Thailand-Lao PDR Press Caravan at the Siharaj Hotel, Uttaradit Province. This caravan aimed to provide Thai journalists the opportunity to explore the economic routes and infrastructure linking the two countries, traveling along the route from Bangkok - Phitsanulok - Phudu Border Checkpoint, Uttaradit Province - Road No. R11 - Vientiane. The journey included visits to the construction area of Road No. 11 (R11) from Krok Khao Do - Ban Non Sawan - Sanakam - Ban Wang - Ban Nam Sang, Lao PDR, covering a total distance of approximately 230 kilometers. This route is a key part of the Chiang Mai - Vientiane Economic Corridor (CVEC), which spans about 629 kilometers and is designed as a high-standard transport and logistics network. It will reduce travel time by 3-4 hours, making the journey more convenient, faster, and safer. The project also promotes the potential for tourism and cross-border logistics, increases economic opportunities, and stimulates trade and investment between Thailand and Lao PDR in the future.

On October 29, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), was invited as a panelist at the seminar *Japan’s ODA: the Past, Present, and Future with Thailand* as part of the *Japan’s ODA 70th Anniversary Seminar: Creating Tomorrow Together.* The event, organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok, aimed to share successes and discuss challenges regarding JICA’’s development cooperation efforts in Thailand.