ข่าวแจ้งตลาดหลักทรัพย์

(Translation) No. CK-08-0000-PO-L-0029 February 22, 2008 Re: Notification of Filing of Lawsuit by CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited in the capacity as partner of the Joint Venture BBCD and on behalf of the Joint Venture BBCD Attn.: President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand Reference is made to the fact that on February 15, 2007, the Supreme Court issued the judgment in the case where the Joint Venture BBCD had filed a lawsuit requesting the Civil Court of Southern Bangkok to enforce an arbitral award and the Civil Court of Southern Bangkok had adjudged requiring the Expressway and Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand to make payments to the Joint Venture BBCD in accordance with the arbitral award of the Thai Arbitration Institute. The Expressway and Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand filed its appeal with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court then adjudged refusing to enforce the arbitral award, in relation to which CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited did report to the Stock Exchange of Thailand. On February 5, 2008, the Company's Board of Directors Meeting resolved to grant approval for the Company, in the capacity as partner of the Joint Venture BBCD and on behalf of the Joint Venture BBCD, to file a lawsuit with the Court to claim such increased costs against the Expressway Authority of Thailand. The Company hereby notifies you that on February 11, 2008, CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited, in the capacity as partner of the Joint Venture BBCD and on behalf of the Joint Venture BBCD (the Plaintiff), has filed a lawsuit against the Expressway Authority of Thailand (the Defendant) with the Civil Court on grounds or charge of undue enrichment, claiming for the increased costs, including interest calculated up to the date of filing of the lawsuit, in the total amount of Baht 9,683,686,389.76. This case is currently pending the Court's consideration. Please be informed accordingly. Very truly yours, - Signature - (Mr. Anukool Tuntimas) Executive Vice President Human Resource and General Administration