THE COURT FIRST HEARING DATE

Our Ref : ST/1999/1131 22 December 1999 Subject : The court first hearing date. To : The President The Securities Exchange of Thailand Pursuant to report on schedule of rehabilitation dated December 20,1999, the company would like to inform that the court hearing date is on January 17,2000. The appointment of the planner is expected to take place soon after the court accepts the petition. Please be informed accordingly Your Faithfully, ( Mr.Woraphant Chonthong ) Senior Vice President Finance and Account