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Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) (Public Organization), and Chairman of NEDA’s Welfare Fund Committee, represented NEDA in presenting a donation. This contribution, made in celebration of NEDA’’s 19th anniversary, was given to the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage. The funds will support rehabilitation and quality-of-life improvement activities for blind children and those with multiple disabilities at Ram Inthra School for the Blind. The donation was received by Mrs. Nuengruethai Puangpech, Director of the Foundation, on Monday, September 2, 2024.

On August 26, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), presided over the opening ceremony of the NEDA Capacity Building Program TFY2024 for the course “Public Debt Management” at the Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Hotel. The Capacity Building Course is part of a Technical Assistance (TA) activity aimed at building knowledge with neighboring countries. It is scheduled to take place from August 25-31, 2024, with the collaboration of experts from relevant agencies who will lecture on public debt management and sustainable development. These agencies include the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) under the Ministry of Finance of Thailand, the Graduate School of Development Economics at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), presided over the opening of the NEDA Talk in Uni event. The event took place at the School of Management, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU). The objective of this event was to enhance understanding of NEDA’’s mission and to disseminate knowledge regarding NEDA’s development cooperation efforts. During the event, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Policy and Planning Bureau Director, and Ms. Pannapa Poolmark, Policy and Planning Analyst, represented NEDA in delivering a presentation to students on the topic "Official Development Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion."

On August 20, 2024, Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of NEDA, welcomed H.E. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State (Vice Minister) of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of Cambodia, along with senior Cambodian officials and representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The study visit focused on "Facilitation of International Railway Development." During the visit, both parties discussed cooperation on the development of the Stung Bot permanent border crossing point Phase 2 and emphasized the importance of infrastructure development in the rail system. This project aims to enhance connectivity between Thailand and Cambodia and facilitate more trade convenience between the two countries.

From July 30-31, 2024, Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), and NEDA representatives visited the site of the Stung Bot permanent border crossing project and the connecting road to National Road 5 in Cambodia. This project, funded by NEDA through a concessional loan to Cambodia, involved constructing a border checkpoint building and associated facilities with a budget of 862.28 million baht. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and improve logistics at the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint Station in Poipet and support trade and investment expansion. The construction was completed in 2023.

On July 25th, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), visited Port City Colombo in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The visit aimed to discuss the strategic management approach of Port City Colombo, focusing on social and environmental sustainability issues.

On July 25th, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka. The meeting, held at the Ambassador’’s residence in Colombo, Sri Lanka, focused on discussing the Sri Lankan economic and political situation and NEDA’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) framework.

On July 24th, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), met with Mr. Ajith Abeysekera, Director General of the Department of External Resources (ERD) of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Stabilization, and National Policies. Their discussion focused on bilateral cooperation for providing technical assistance to the Sri Lankan government. They also covered a Capacity Building Programme for officials of Sri Lanka’’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) in Bangkok and reviewed the current economic situation in Sri Lanka.

On July 24th, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), and H.E. Mr. K. M. Mahinda Siriwardana, Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, Stabilization, and National Policies of Sri Lanka, signed a Record of Discussion (ROD) to provide technical assistance to the Government of Sri Lanka for a capacity-building program for officials at the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO). The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, and Mr. Ajith Abeysekera, Director General of the Department of External Resources (ERD), at the Secretary to the Treasury Office, Ministry of Finance of Sri Lanka.

Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), along with the agency’’s executives, participated in the oath-taking ceremony for good governance and national power on the occasion of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’’s 72nd birthday on July 28, 2024. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presided over the ceremony, which was attended by the Cabinet, senior government officials, civil servants, military officers, police officers, state officials, and employees of state enterprises. The ceremony took place at the main stage in Sanam Luang on July 28, 2024, to express their loyalty to the monarchy.

Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), participated in the welcoming ceremony for the inaugural Thai-Laos train passengers from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station to Vientiane Railway Station (Khamsavath) in Vientiane, Laos, on July 20, 2024. The event was co-chaired by Mr. Surapong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport of Thailand, and Mr. Xaisongkham Manotham, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport of Laos. NEDA has supported the development of the railway system in Laos, connecting Nongkhai Province in Thailand to Thanaleng Railway Station and Vientiane Railway Station (Khamsavath) in Laos. This support includes the development of a Container Yard (CY), office buildings for the Department of Railways, staff accommodation, signal systems, and railway crossings. The project aims to enhance transportation connectivity between the two countries, reduce costs, increase the efficiency of freight transport, facilitate travel and tourism, and promote continuous trade and investment between Thailand and Laos.

On July 17, 2024, Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), welcomed Mr. Toshiaki Keicho, AIIB’s Sector Lead on Urban & Water and Lead on Southeast Asia and the Pacific coverage, along with Ms. Saitien Thongplengsri, Senior Investment Officer. They visited NEDA to explore potential collaboration between AIIB and NEDA for infrastructure development under the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) framework. The meeting took place at the Sun Towers building in Bangkok.