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Bangkok, Thailand — September 29, 2025 — Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led executives and staff in organizing a flag salute and singing of the Thai National Anthem to commemorate the 108th Anniversary of Thai National Flag Day. During the ceremony, all participants stood in unison to pay respect to the national flag and sang the Thai National Anthem together, demonstrating pride in Thai identity and raising awareness of the significance of the national flag. The activity was held at the Sun Towers Building on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.

Bangkok, Thailand — September 25, 2025 — Mr. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with the agency’s executives, extended congratulations to Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on the occasion of his assumption of office. The congratulatory visit took place at the Ivory Room, 150th Anniversary Building, Ministry of Finance.

Bangkok, Thailand — September 12, 2025 — Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of the Policy and Planning Bureau of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), welcomed and delivered a special lecture on the topic “The Role of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) in Implementing Official Development Assistance (ODA).”

Bangkok, Thailand — September 12, 2025 — Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led NEDA executives and staff in participating in an innovation activity to strengthen the agency as a learning organization through a Site Visit at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar — September 9, 2025 — Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with his delegation, held discussions with Daw Si Si Pyone, Director General of the Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance and Revenue, on the implementation of cooperation projects in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Finance and Revenue in Nay Pyi Taw. The discussions covered three major projects: 1) Urban Development Project under the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Corridor Phase III in Myawaddy, focusing on the improvement of the water supply system and the development of waste management systems, 2) Electricity System Improvement Project in Yangon, specifically in North Okkalapa Township and North Dagon Township, 3) Detailed Design Work for the Transmission Line Project from the Myawaddy Substation to the Sukali Substation, including the construction of the Sukali Substation and the upgrading of the Myawaddy Substation.

Yangon, Myanmar — September 8, 2025 — Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with a delegation, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sakeson Sarobol, Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon. The visit was made to extend respects and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest. The two sides exchanged views on key issues, including economic cooperation, the development of people-to-people relations, support for trade and investment, and approaches to strengthening development cooperation between Thailand and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar — September 9, 2025 — Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with a delegation, attended a meeting to receive feedback on the draft Country Strategy 2026–2030. The meeting was held in collaboration with the Foreign Economic Relations Department of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations (MIFER) and other relevant government agencies in Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The session was chaired by Dr. Marlar Myo Nyunt, Director General of the Foreign Economic Relations Department, MIFER, which serves as Myanmar’s principal agency in undertaking international development cooperation.

On 9 September 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, represented the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) in a meeting with Mr. Arthit Prasartkul, Minister-Counsellor at the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo. The purpose of the meeting was to present the Country Strategy 2026–2030 and to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the two countries.

On 9 September 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, represented the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) in a meeting with Mrs. Udeni Udugahapaththuwa, Director General of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The meeting aimed to present and gather feedback on the Country Strategy 2026–2030, including NEDA’s three strategic development pillars: (1) Cross-Border Economic Enhancement, (2) Cross-Border Social Return Initiative, and (3) Cross-Border Environmental Impact Reduction.

On 9 September 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, represented the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) in a meeting with Ms. J.M.S.D. Rathnayake, Director General of the National Planning Department (NPD), Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The meeting aimed to present and receive feedback on the Country Strategy 2026–2030, including NEDA’s three strategic development pillars: (1) Cross-Border Economic Enhancement, (2) Cross-Border Social Return Initiative, and (3) Cross-Border Environmental Impact Reduction.

On 8 September 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, represented the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) in a meeting with Mr. Kenji Kuronuma, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lanka Office.

On 8 September 2025, Mr. Rapipit Promnart, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, represented the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA) in a meeting with representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Sri Lanka Resident Mission (SLRM). The purpose of the meeting was to present the Country Strategy 2026–2030. Both parties exchanged information on the implementation of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Sri Lanka, as well as updates on the current economic situation in the country. The discussion also covered potential approaches for enhancing future cooperation between NEDA and ADB. The meeting took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.