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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.

At the Customs Department, Bangkok on 4th July 2019; Mr. Nutthapol Prasobchoke, Administration Bureau Director of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) congratulated and donated financially to support medical development at Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital in the project titled “To purchase Medical instruments for Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute” on the occasion of 145th Year Anniversary of Establishment of the Customs Department.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, Colonel Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc. and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President led the board of directors to offer the donation which aims to support Thai Red Cross Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center or the biggest center in South East Asia to treat craniofacial deformities. M.R. Preyangsri Wattanakhun, Assistant Secretary General of The Thai Red Cross Society under Revenue Sourcing Department was a representative to receive the donation of 120,000 Baht, at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society on 4th July 2019.

At Sun Tower Building Bangkok on 3 July 2019; Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA along with Board of Directors and other officers participated in the ceremony to receive bestowed hats and scarfs, in front of His Majesty King Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s portrait, which will be used to perform the special voluntary duties. It is according to His Majesty King Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s royal wish for government agencies to operate activities which aim to develop society and create benefits toward the country. Colonel Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of NEDA and the former participant in 904 Wor Por Ror. His Majesty’s Royal Volunteer Spirit Project acted as a chairman.

At Landmark Mekong Riverside hotel, Vientiane, Lao PDR on 28th June 2019; Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President along with others participated as witnesses of the signature in Construction Supervision Consultant Contract and Contractor Contract for Road No. 11 (R11) Development Project on the route from Krok Khao Dor - Ban Non Sawan – Sanakham – Baan Wang – Baan Nam Sung, as well as Contractor Contract for Thailand – Laos Railway Construction Project Phase 2 Part 2 in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Both projects have been supported by Thai government, NEDA who has provided financial support in the condition of soft loan to Laos government. Khun Bunchan Sinthawong, the Minister of Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Lao PDR acted as a chairman and there were also participants from Thailand and Laos including H.E. Mr. Kiattikhun Chartprasert, Ambassador-Designate of Thailand to the Lao PDR.

At Pullman Hotel, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR on 27th June 2019; Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency participated in the press conference titled “the route connecting Nan twin city - Luang Prabang to Thailand – Laos economic growth”. The Vice-Governor of Luang Prabang Province, Mr. Wongsawan Teppajan; Director-General of Department of roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Mr.Pheng Douangngeun; and the Vice-President of Luang Prabang Trade and Tourism Council, Madam Weawmanee Doungdara welcomed the press group and provided the information about Hongsa – Jompet to Luang Prabang road construction project which will affect the development of the route connecting transportation between Thailand and Laos and Greater Mekong subregional-GMS, as well as the opportunity for trade, investment and tourism in Luang Prabang.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President organized the Press Tour to build the relationship between Thailand – Laos 2019 around the area of Hongsa - Baan Chiang Saen (Jompet, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR) road construction project at the distance of 114 Kilometer and the budget of 1,977 Million Baht which is to connect transportation network between Thailand and Lao PDR. The route starts from Baan Napung, Hongsa, Kwang Chai Buri and ends at Baan Chiang Saen, Jompet, Luang Prabang which can also connect Luang Prabang to China through route Number 13 and to Hanoi, Vietnam through the route Number 4. There will be only 3 hours travelling, which has reduced from 5-6 hours, from Nan twin city to world heritage city, Luang Prabang. Moreover, there was a chance for the press to interview and take photos at the start of the project at 0 Kilometer, the t-junction Baan Napung, Kwang Chai Buri, Lao PDR on 26th June 2019.

Kiew Tang Village, Jompet, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR on 26th June 2019, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President together with the press group visited the route in Hongsa - Baan Chiang Saen (Jompet, Luang Prabang) road construction project. During the visit, NEDA organized the delivery of “Mountain Water Supply Project in Commemoration of the Royal Coronation Ceremony” at Kiew Tang Village, Jompet, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR in order to honor and Phrabat Somdet Phra Vajira Klao Chao Yu Hua (Rama X). NEDA has cooperated with Lao World Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. to manage water supply using mountain water supply system within the budget of 500,000 Baht. It aims to help Laos people who have been affected by the road construction project, to have better life quality and have sufficient water for consumption and agriculture. It was an honor for NEDA to have participants from all relevant agencies including the Vice-Governor of Luang Prabang Province, Mr. Wongsawan Teppajan; Director-General of Department of roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Mr.Pheng Douangngeun; the representatives from Luang Prabang province division; the representatives from Jompet Public Works division; and Minister Counsellor, Royal Thai Embassy Vientiane, Lao PDR, Dr. Suwit Mungkla as well as Team Consulting Engineering and Management Co., Ltd., Banchakij Co., Ltd. and Chor. Tawee Construction Co., Ltd. who are behind this success.

At Nan province on 25th June 2019, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA and Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President along with other officials and press participated in Press Tour which to build the relationship between Thailand – Laos, along the route Nan - Luang Prabang. NEDA along with the press was warmly welcomed by Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) or DASTA and also taken to visit and study the local handicraft by Ban Sao Luang textile handicraft group. On this occasion, there was also a meeting with government and private sectors in Nan province area, led by Nan Governor, Mr. Worakitti Sritipakorn; Chairman of Nan Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Srirung Rattanasila; Vice Chairman of Nan Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Panpat Picha; the representative of the chief immigration officer and other relevant officers who also provided a warm welcome and an opportunity for the press to question and interview. Later, the group went on to visit the important tourist attractions within Nan and exchange the ideas about Nan tourism with Mr. Satit Boontong, the president of Nan Tourism Business Association and Nan Tourism Council, as well as Acting Sub Lt. Panuwat Katnak, the director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Mr. Cherdchu Tengtrirat, Vice Chairman of Nan Chamber of Commerce who provided useful tourism information to the press.

At Kunming, People’s Republic of China during 12-14 June 2019, Mr. Rapipat Promnart, Policy and Planning Bureau Director of Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) together with other representatives from Thailand participated in Lancang – Mekong Countries Connectivity Joint Working Group Meeting. At the meeting, there was a discussion about the cooperation plan of connectivity between member states and the project of connectivity between member states which was stated in Early Harvest Projects.