THE RESIGATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

(Translation) 1600 / 001 / 2544 January 15, 2001 The Stock Exchange of Thailand 62, Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Attention : President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject : Resignation of the Director of BCP The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited would like to inform the resignation of Mr. Wanchai Thanittiraporn from the Board of Director with effective from this date onwards. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely (Mr. Krietchai Mitreewong) Corporate Planning Office Senior Manager Corporate Planning Office Tel: 301