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(TRANSLATION) Ref.No.1600/047/2544 July 24, 2001 The Stock Exchange of Thailand. 62, Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110. Attention : Vice President of the Listing Department Subject : Disclosure of Information of the Listed Company Dear sir, With reference to the enquiry of SET that The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited disclose the facts with respect to the news as appeared in the Bangkok Post, issue dated July 23, 2001 relating to the prosecution filed with the Criminal Court by retail shareholders. The Company has inquired directors in the Board of Directors of the Company and is informed by all directors that none of them has so far received any summon of the Court as appeared in the said newspapers. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely, (Mr. Krietchai Mitreewong) Senior Manager, Corporate Planning Office Corporate Planning Office Tel : 301-2842