Khon Kaen (July 10, 2015) — A two-storey annex of Mekong Institute (MI) was officially inaugurated today. MI new Council Chairman, H.E. Mr. Songkane Luangmuninthone, Director General of Department of Economic Affairs of Lao PDR’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and MI Steering Chairman, H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasenee, Minister of Thai Ministry of Energy; cut the ribbon to mark the official utilization of the new Annex. Five plaques of appreciation were given to the financial contribution companies. MI’s Steering Committee Members, Council Members and MI staff attended the ceremony. 

The two- storey new annex occupies 780 square meters next to the current MI building. The annex features new services such as the GMS Resource Center, a multifunction room and a VIP reception room, etc. The construction of MI Annex began in 2014. 

H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasenee, Minister of Thai Ministry of Energy cut the ribbon 

GMS Resource Center