ข่าวแจ้งตลาดหลักทรัพย์

(Translation) No. CK-07-0000-PO-L-0255 November 2, 2007 Re: Request for Clarification on News Attn.: President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Reference is made to the news in the Stock Wave Daily Newspaper carrying the headline that "BJC Sold TTW of Baht 130 Million, Promptly Booked, Great Profit in Q3", with the details as follows: "...News source from Berli Jucker Public Company Limited or BJC said that the company sold all its shares in Thai Tap Water Supply Public Company Limited or TTW to CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited or CK, representing a shareholding proportion of approximately 7.5 percent or more than Baht 130 Million...." CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited hereby clarifies that such foregoing news differs from the actual fact. On June 30, 2006, CK acquired 826,500 ordinary shares in Pathum Thani Water Co., Ltd. from Berli Jucker Public Company Limited at the value of Baht 60,747,750.-, including the assumption of obligations under the Sponsor Support Agreement. In this regard, the Company hereby confirms that the Company has never acquired any shares in Thai Tap Water Supply Public Company Limited from Berli Jucker Public Company Limited as per the content posted in the newspaper. Please be informed accordingly. Very truly yours, (Dr. Anukool Tuntimas) Executive Vice President Human Resource and General Administration