ANNOUNCES INTERIM DIVIDEND PAYMENT

(Translation) H.T. 064/2002 August 22, 2002 To: Managing Director The Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject : Announces Interim Dividend Payment The resolution of the Board of Directors adopted at 145th Board of Directors Meeting on August 22, 2002 are as follows: Approved the interim dividend payment for the operation from January, 2002 to June, 2002 will be Baht 1.40 per share and will be paid to shareholders on September 12, 2002 Closing date of the share register book for the right to receive the dividend will be on September 6, 2002 at 12:00 p.m. Your sincerely,