APPONTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ACTING PRESIDENT

( Translation) Ref : 1600 / 062 / 2542 July 20, 1999 The Stock Exchange of Thailand 62, Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Attention : President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject : Report on the Board of Directors Resolution : The Appointment of the Companys Acting President. The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited (BCP) Board of Directors held the meeting No.8/1999 on July 20, 1999, and approved Mr.Vudichai Neeranartvong, the Senior Executive Vice President, as the Companys Acting President with effect from September 1, 1999 onwards. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely Rabil Pornpatkul Senior Manager, Corporate Planning Office Corporate Planning Office Tel: 301-2842