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On Monday, July 4th, 2022, the Office of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) held a meeting for the level of a group working with the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) under the integrated cooperation plan between NEDA and TICA in providing FA and TA to neighboring countries for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022, by having Mr. Raphipit Phromnarot, the Director of the Office of Policy and Planning, Miss Dariwan Prempoomwit, the Director of Project Management Office 2, and Ms. Sukuma Sarahong, the Director of the Office of Efficiency Promotion and Corporate Communication, representing NEDA, joined the discussion with Ms. Arunee Heim, the Director of the International Promotion and Coordination Division and Mrs. Charinthip Yosthasan, the Director of the International Development Cooperation Division. Such a meeting held aims to drive the activities, plans/projects according to operational advice from the meeting held at the Deputy Director General/Deputy Director level in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022, in which both parties had discussed ways to integrate cooperation for the international development of 3 projects, including the construction of sanitary health hall called "Noi Non Sawan Hospital/Clinic”. The integration of cooperation is linked to the NR67 project on public health in the Allongweng area and organizing training courses for third countries under the trilateral cooperation between Thailand and Japan. The meeting will lead to the harmonization of the mission of international development operations in terms of harmonization of the goals of global development initiatives in the aspects of Processes, Operations, Analysis, and Results. This is to support the key international development goals of NEDA and TICA with a focus on the implementation of Empowerment and Joined-Up Government strategies through the mechanism of working together as a Team Thailand for International Development Cooperation to further show the potential of Thailand’s synergy in cooperation for international development.

Mr. Peeramate Wutthonnetirak, the Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) led the management and staff to engage in the tape recording of the blessings of the auspicious event for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s Birthday July 28th, 2022 to express loyalty and gratefulness for His Majesty’s grace at the Television Station of Thailand, the Department of Public Relations on June 29th, 2022.

Mr. Peeramate Wutthonnetirak, the Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), along with Mr. Keerati Weluwan, the Deputy Director, attended the funeral service of Somdej Phra Wanrat Chaya Brahmakhutto (Jun Brahminphithak), the former abbot of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, in which Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the Minister of Finance, presided over the ceremony together with executives of departments under the Ministry of Finance participating in the merit-making ceremony at Bowonniwet Vihara Temple, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok on June 24th, 2022.

Mr. Peeramat Wutthonnetirak, the Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) led the management team to place a donation of 50,000 baht for the People Eye Care Foundation to raise funds to help fund poor patients and support the issuance of mobile medical units in remote areas. Dr. Somsaran Wattanachot, the secretary of the People Eye Care Foundation, was the recipient to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty The Queen Mother’s 90th birthday on August 12th, 2022 at the People Eye Care Foundation, Bangkok Hospital which occurred on June 22nd, 2022.

Mr. Peeramate Wutthithornnetirak, Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), along with the management team and NEDA officials, has welcomed the Thai-Myanmar Business Council Board. led by Mr. Krit Ungwitunsathit, Chairman of the Thai-Myanmar Business Council, participated in the conference to discuss cooperation and help in neighboring countries. They jointly discussed directions to assist the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and exchanged useful information on operations in Myanmar, as well as provided assistance in various fields to help Myanmar people, whether economically or socially. Moreover, assisting in implementing infrastructure development projects to support the economic activities of Thailand and Myanmar to improve the quality of life for both Thais and Myanmar people. The conference was conducted on June 10, 2022, at the Meeting Room 1 NEDA

Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) led by Mr. Peeramate Vuthithorn Netirak, Director, hosted the 4th party conference of the 10th CEXIM-EDCF-JICA-NEDA Seminar) on June 8-9, 2022, at Grand Heights Hotel. At Erawan, Bangkok, under the topic "Supply Chain Connectivity in the Mekong Subregion". The conference has scheduled annually by rotating as a host between the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM), the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and NEDA. In this year, all 4 parties shared information, experiences, and knowledge to support and fulfill the connection of supply chains in the Mekong Sub-region in various dimensions, as well as discuss economic and social development issues in the region and sub-region. Discussion topics included Climate Change, Carbon Footprint, Green Development, Environmental Social and Governance (ESG), and Health Development. In addition, all 4 parties discussed finding concrete collaborative development in the future.

Colonel Dr. Sarunyu Wiriyavejkul, Deputy Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), and Mr. Rappipit Promnart, Director of the Office of Policy and Planning, Miss Dariwan Prempoomwit, Director of Project Management Office 2 and NEDA officers have attended the 1st Technical Level Meeting with ADB Department. The conference attendees included Mr. Jay Roop, Deputy Country Director, Thailand Resident Mission Mr.Anthony Robert Gill, Principal Portfolio Management. Specialist, Cambodia Resident Mission, and staff of ADB. The conference was conducted to discuss the feasibility and directions for implementing a joint project in Cambodia. The meeting was one of the collaborative efforts under the Partnership Arrangement between DED and ADB on May 17, 2022

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Colonel Dr. Sarunyu Wiriyavejkul, Deputy Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), and the NEDA delegation attended a meeting to discuss with the Department of Water Supply (DWS), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). The meeting was conducted to examine project implementation to assess the benefits and impact of the completed project to develop 5 water supply systems (Post Evaluation of the Water Supply Construction for Five Districts) in Lao PDR. The delegation of NEDA met with H.E. Vanhsaveng OUTTHACHACK, Deputy Director-General, Department of Water Supply, and representatives from DWS. Both sides welcomed the close relationship between the two countries. In this regard, Colonel Dr. Sarunyu Wiriyavejkul presented the background Objectives and importance of project implementation. Dr. Pornwipha Klangsin, Project manager, has explained the Study Framework and Action Plan so that the meeting was aware of the guidelines for joint operations in the next phase. Also, collect questionnaires and In-Depth Interviews for various target groups to operate the project according to the plan. In addition, DWS has presented directions and strategies for water supply and sanitation operations, which Lao PDR has currently set as a medium-term plan. In addition, the meeting discussed the collaborative approach for human resource development (HRD) related to the joint mission of DWS. The meeting agreed on a common principle and work closely together.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Colonel Dr. Sarunyu Wiriyavejkul, Deputy Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) and the NEDA delegation attended a meeting to discuss with Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and representatives from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) Lao PDR. The meeting aims to publish economic development cooperation strategies with neighboring countries (Country Strategy: C.S.) between 2022 - 2027 and discuss (draft) a three-year Potential Pipeline project in Lao PDR, corresponding to the C.S., by the delegation. Besides, DED has paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Sthabandith INSISIENGMAY, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, to present Country Strategy 2022-2027 to MPI to acknowledge the direction of the NEDA’s development cooperation. Also, the report of project implementation of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) and discuss guidelines for the implementation of cooperation projects under the development goals set in C.S. during the years 2022 - 2027, as well as to sharing recommendations on the performance of the PDR Laos, as well as exchanging development guidelines in line with global megatrend changes such as technological changes, awareness of health and wellbeing, developing energy connectivity and the implementation of environmentally conscious projects. These projects were conducted to overcome good relationship of two countries. Meanwhile, NEDA visited H.E. Sisomboon OUNAVONG, Director General, H.E. Symonmonekham MANGNOMEK, Deputy Director-General, Department of International Cooperation, MPI, and representatives from MOF to present Country Strategy 2022-2027 and report on Advance the implementation of ongoing ODA projects. Both Financial Assistance (FA) and Technical Assistance (TA) cooperate with discussing (drafting) 3-Year Potential Pipeline Projects in Lao PDR and exchanging guidelines for implementation. Cooperation projects for the development of the five goals to (draft) Potential Pipeline Projects with concrete results and sustainable development.

Mr. Peeramate Wutthithornnetirak, Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), and executives and NEDA officials paid a courtesy call on Wiang Sawat Siphandon, Minister of Public Works and Transport, NEDA. Lao PDR and Mr. Jesada Katawetin, Ambassador of Thailand to Vientiane. Besides, Mr. Suliwat Suwannajoomkham, Director-General of the Department of Public Debt Protection, Lao PDR, was also invited to discuss ongoing projects and plans. Also, visit the area to monitor the progress of the Thai-Laos Railway Construction Project Phase 2 (Thana Leng Line -Vientiane) Part 2 No. 2 and the Construction Project of the 5th Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge (Bung Kan-Bolikhamxay) No. 2 in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic during 8-11 May 2022.

Mr. Peeramate Wutthithornnetirak, Director of the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), led the executives and staff to join the tape recording to tribute to Victory Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on Her Majesty’s Birthday 3 June 2022 to show loyalty and gratitude at the Television Station of Thailand Public Relations Department on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Ms. Chularat Sutheethorn, Chairman of the Board, Board of Directors, and the management team of Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) attended the worship ceremony The 17th Anniversary of NEDA Establishment at Suntowers Building on May 18, 2022.