RESIGNATION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND THE DIRECTOR OF BCP

1600 / 037 / 2001 June 28 , 2001 The Stock Exchange of Thailand 62, Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Attention : President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject : Resignation of the Chairman and the Director of BCP: The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited (BCP) board of directors meeting No. 7/2001 held on June 27, 2001 has passed a resolution to inform the resignation of Mr. Somchai Richupan, the Chairman of Director and Mr. Chirayu Isarangkun na - Ayuthaya, the Director of BCP, from the Chairman of Director and the Director of BCP respectively with effective date from June 27, 2001 onwards, and to appoint Mr. Sommai Phasee as the Chairman of Director of the Company, effective from June 27, 2001 onwards. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely (Mr. Pisespong Sasanavin) Manager, Corporate Planning Office Corporate Planning Office Tel: 301-2842