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1600 / 071 / 2002 July 17, 2002 The Stock Exchange of Thailand 62, Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Attention : President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject : Clarify News Re: the Company's Promissory Notes (P/N) Issuance Dear sir , As the news concerning The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited (BCP) would issue promissory notes (P/N) in September and November, 2002; The Company would like to clarify that the Company has made an inquiry towards saving cooperatives and other investors regarding the interest in the Company's promissory notes issuance plan. These promissory notes approximately total BHT. 3,000 million, aging 1 - 5 years with an interest rate around 4.75 - 6.25%, and would be offered as private placement. Besides, the Company has neither made a prospectus nor a road show as according to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), the said promissory notes issuance does not require any prospectus as other securities offering. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely, (Mr. Chokchai Atsawarangsalit) Corporate Planning Manager Corporate Planning Office Tel: 0-2335-4583