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Ref: CK-03-0000-AFD-L-0631 August 13, 2003 Attention : President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject : Declaration of the Operating Result of the Six-month Ended June 30, 2003, Compared with the Six-month Period Ended June 30, 2002 CH.Karnchang Plc., its subsidiaries and joint ventures announce the second quarter and first half-year results ended June 30, 2003 that net profit was increased 154.1% and 446.5% respectively compared with the same period of last year due to the following factors: 1. During the second quarter of 2003, the Company recorded the decreased loss from foreign exchange and increased the additional work for the Construction of Depot Building and Facilities Project. 2. During the first half of 2003, the Company recorded the additional work for the Construction of Depot Building and Facilities Project, and the reversal of provision for doubtful debt as well as gain on sale of share purchase option. For your consideration. Sincerely yours, (Mr.Plew Trivisvavet) (Mr.Narong Sangsuriya) Directors