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Bangkok, 8 August 2025 — Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, represented the Agency in extending congratulations to the Department of Land Transport (DLT) on the occasion of its 84th anniversary of establishment. On behalf of NEDA, Mr. Kirati also presented a charitable donation to the Phramongkutklao Hospital Foundation under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal. The contribution was formally received by Mr. Jirut Wisanjit, Director-General of the Department of Land Transport, at the DLT’s Road Transport Innovation and Technology Center.

Bangkok, 30 July 2025 — At the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT), Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with executives and staff, participated in the recording of a special televised message of felicitations to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday anniversary, 12 August 2025. The activity was held to express deep loyalty and gratitude for Her Majesty’s boundless benevolence and royal grace.

On July 17, 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau attended a Technical Level Bilateral Meeting with Mr. Kohji Mitomori, Director of Southeast Asia Division 2, and Mr. Shigehiko Sugita, Senior Director of Southeast Asia Division 4, along with their team. The purpose of the meeting was to follow up on the progress of their cooperation on various initiatives since the 6th JICA – NEDA Annual Meeting in April 2025. This meeting took place at JICA Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

On July 17, 2025, at JICA Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, NEDA delegation, led by Col. Saranyu Viriyavejakul, NEDA Vice President, attended JICA – NEDA High Level Bilateral Meeting with Mr. Katsuo Matsumoto, JICA Vice President. Both parties discussed and exchanged views on potential seminar topics to be considered as the main theme for the next CEXIM-EDCF-JICA-NEDA Seminar, as well as suitable timings and venues for that event. Notably, NEDA is scheduled to host the 14th CEXIM-EDCF-JICA-NEDA Seminar in 2026.

On July 17, 2025, NEDA delegation, led by Col. Saranyu Viriyavejakul, NEDA Vice President, attended the 13th CEXIM-EDCF-JICA-NEDA Seminar focused on “Mobilizing Development Finance to Achieve SDGs”. During the meeting, representatives from each agency engaged in discussions and shared their experiences concerning effective approaches for private sector engagement. This collaboration aims to address the future demand for development cooperation initiatives and to help advance the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The seminar took place at JICA Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

On 17 July 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, along with representatives, participated in a progress review meeting for the Route 12 (R12) improvement project, covering the section between Thakhek and Naphao Border Crossing, Lao PDR, held at the Department of Roads, Vientiane Capital. The meeting included Mr. Sysouphanh Chansavat, Deputy Director General of the Department of Roads, project consultants, and construction contractors. Discussions focused on preparations for construction commencement, including updates on challenges identified during site surveys.

On 17 July 2025, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of NEDA, and a delegation paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Leklay SIVILAY, Minister of Public Works and Transport of Lao PDR, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Vientiane Capital, to congratulate him on his new appointment. The visit served to introduce NEDA’s organizational scope, ongoing cooperation projects in Lao PDR, and to discuss both ongoing and future joint initiatives, particularly in transport infrastructure development and water supply system improvements.

On 2 July 2025, Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of NEDA, along with representatives from the Department of Highways (Thailand), the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, participated in a Joint Evaluation meeting in Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR.

Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, led the agency’s delegation to pay a courtesy call on Mr. Litta KATTIYA, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of Lao PDR, along with representatives from the Lao Department of Water Supply. The visit aimed to understand the policy direction and vision for water supply system development under the Lao PDR’s 2030 Development Strategy. NEDA also held a working session with Dr. Somchaivang DETHOUD OM, Deputy Director General of the Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport, and Mr. Saiya SAIMOUNGKHOUN, Director General of Nampapa Nakhoneluang (NPNL), to discuss development plans and strategies. The team visited three high-priority locations in Xaithani District, Vientiane Capital—namely, Ban Dong Bang, Ban Dong Makkhai, and Ban Tha Ngon—where there is an urgent need to increase water production capacity. A wrap-up meeting summarizing the findings and discussions was held at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in Vientiane Capital during 1–2 July 2025.

On July 1, 2025, Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) , together with representatives from the Department of Highways (DOH), the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conducted a field visit to inspect the Hongsa-Chiangman Road Construction Project (Chiangman City, Chomphet District, Luang Prabang Province) in the Lao People Democratic Republic.

Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, led a delegation to meet Mr. Blongvang Wangchiaxa, Director General of the Luang Prabang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport, to discuss plans and approaches for the development of the water supply system in Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR. The team also conducted on-site visits to assess the potential for Phase II development of the water supply system in collaboration with representatives from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Lao PDR, the Luang Prabang Department of Water Supply, and the State-Owned Water Supply Enterprise of Luang Prabang. The assessment covered areas in Ban Pak Seuang, Luang Prabang Capital, and Pak Ou District. The delegation also visited a private-sector water treatment facility serving the Muang Khai community cluster in Luang Prabang Capital, Lao PDR, on 29–30 June 2025.

Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice 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 20 May 2025.