THE DIRECTOR AND AUDIT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

( Translation) 1600 / 004 / 2543 January 24, 2000 The Stock Exchange of Thailand 62, Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Attention : President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject : Report on Board of Directors Resolution : The Director and Audit Committee Appointment The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited (BCP) board of directors meeting No.1/2000 held on January 24,2000 has approved the appointment of Mr.Virach Aphimeteetamrong, as a director of the company and a audit committee replacing the vacant position,effective from this date onwards. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely Rabil Pornpatkul Senior Manager, Corporate Planning Office Corporate Planning Office Tel: 301-2842