THE DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT

1600/045/2541 July 29, 1998 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 Directors Appointment The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited (BCP) board of directors meeting No. 7/1998 held on July 29, 1998 has approved the appointment of Mr. Vuthichai Pongprasit, Head of the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Finance,to be director, as the chairman of BCP suceeding Dr. Aran Thammano who has resigned, as informed SET on July 15, 1998. The meeting has also appointed Mr. Somchai Richupan, the Director- General of Excise Department, the Ministry of Finance, as the director suceeding Capt. Suchart Joavisidha who has resigned. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely Rabil Pornpatkul Senior Manager, Corporate Planning Office Corporate Planning Office Tel: 301-2842