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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.

Bangkok, 11 December 2025, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, graciously presided over the opening ceremony of the “Red Cross Fair 2025” at the Ceremonial Pavilion, Lumpini Park, under the theme “A Thousand Hearts of the People in Grateful Tribute to the Compassion of the President of the Thai Red Cross Society.” On this occasion, Mr. Tej Bunnag, Secretary General of the Thai Red Cross Society and Chairperson of the Red Cross Fair Organizing Committee for 2025, respectfully received Her Royal Highness. On this occasion, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of NEDA, together with executives and network partner agencies under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, joined in respectfully receiving Her Royal Highness at the opening ceremony of the Red Cross Fair 2025. They also visited exhibition booths and participated in activities within the event on 11 December 2025 at Lumpini Park.

Bangkok, 9 December 2025, Mr. Chakkr Boon-Long, Distinguished Board Member acting as Chairman of the Board of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), attended the National Day celebration of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The event was hosted by the Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Thailand, led by H.E. Mr. Sisavath Inphachanh, Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand.

Bangkok, 4 December 2025. Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with the NEDA delegation, participated in a meeting with representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), led by Ms. Siriluck Chiengwong, Head of Office, UNFPA in Thailand, as well as representatives from UNFPA Bhutan. The meeting was also joined online by the UNFPA Bhutan delegation, led by Ms. Andrea M. Wojnar, UNFPA Representative, India Country Office, to discuss proposed cooperation projects with the Kingdom of Bhutan. During the discussion, UNFPA Bhutan presented the conceptual framework for the proposed cooperation project. NEDA sought additional information to support its consideration of potential cooperation and provided an opportunity for an exchange of information on past operational experiences with the Kingdom of Bhutan, the principles and conditions of NEDA’s assistance, as well as coordination mechanisms and the roles of UNFPA in project implementation. This exchange aimed to foster and strengthen future cooperation for the benefit of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The meeting was held at the UNFPA Thailand Office.

Miss Wipa Srisod, Director of the Office of the Secretariat, Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), served as the representative of NEDA and led the delegation of officials to join the wreath-laying ceremony marking the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, National Day, and Father’s Day on 5 December 2025. The ceremony was held to pay the highest tribute and express profound remembrance of His Majesty’s immeasurable benevolence at King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Park, Dusit District, Bangkok.

Ms. Sukuma Sarahong, Director of the Communications Bureau and representative of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), extended congratulations to the “E-Jan” news page on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and made a financial donation to the E-Jan Foundation in support of the “Special Education School Construction Project, Thong Pha Phum” (Special Education Center, Kanchanaburi Province, Thong Pha Phum Service Unit). The project aims to provide services to children with special needs in four districts: Thong Pha Phum, Sai Yok, Si Sawat, and Sangkhla Buri. The donation was received by Mr. Pichit Sukpaita, Chairman of the Executive Board, at NT AUDITORIUM, Building 9, 2nd Floor, National Telecommunications Public Company Limited, on 25 November 2025.

The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Advancing Volunteerism for the Enhancement of Quality of Life and Well-being of the Public, together with NEDA volunteer members, organized the volunteer activity “From Elder to Younger: Shoes of Love and Care” to honor and pay tribute on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Vajiravudh, King Rama VI, on 25 November 2025. The event was held at Meeting Room 1, NEDA, on 25 November 2025.

On November 26, 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau, together with analysts from the Policy and Planning Bureau, Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), attended the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Development Partners’ Meeting held at the Shangri-La Bangkok.

The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Advancing Volunteerism for the Enhancement of Quality of Life and Well-being of the Public, together with NEDA volunteer members, participated in the volunteer initiative “Nong Im: Lunch Service and Nutritional Support for Children” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi. NEDA provided monetary support and delivered essential goods and food supplies to the Ramindra Children’s Home School (Home for Blind and Multiple Disabilities), received and welcomed by Ms. Nuengruethai Puangpetch, Director of the School, who also hosted a visit to observe the developmental progress of the students. The ceremony took place at the Ramindra Children’s Home School, Bangkok, on 24 November 2025.

Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with senior executives, attended the Fifteen-Day Royal Merit-Making Ceremony in dedication to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary for Finance, on 7 November 2025 at the Ministry of Finance’’s 150th Anniversary Building.

On 11 November 2025, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), joined a Joint Mission with Mr. Toshiaki Keich, Manager, Sector Clients Department, Region 1, AIIB, alongside representatives from the Department of Water Supply, Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Lao PDR, led by Mr. Viengnam Doungphachanh, Director General of the Department, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Finance of the Lao PDR. The mission aimed to explore cooperation frameworks for advancing essential infrastructure in water supply and wastewater management in the Lao PDR and to pursue co-financing modalities between NEDA and AIIB to enhance service quality in the water system sector. Discussions also included capacity-building and training on water supply system maintenance, and assessment of government personnel development needs in the Lao PDR for the purpose of designing training curricula aligned with national requirements.