[Translation] Ref. PDI/BK-02-049/2004 18 August 2004 To : President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Re: Clarification on the news from a daily Thai newspaper A daily Thai newspaper has published on 18 August 2004 that Padaeng Industry Plc. will pay dividend of 0.20 Baht per share on 15 September 2004 and also published the company's performances for the second quarter and first-half of 2004 by referring to director and CFO, Mr. Anan Laohareanu, as the source (attachment 1). The company would like to clarify that we have never announced any information about dividend payment and that the company does not have any employee under the above mentioned name. The accurate news on this matter can be found in the company's letter to the SET dated 16 August 2004 on company's performances in the second quarter and first-half of 2004 and the company's press release (attachments 2 & 3). Please be informed accordingly, Yours truly, - Signature - (Mr. Surin Tanticharoenkiat) Board Secretary Attachments 1. News from a daily newspaper dated 18 August 2004 2. The letter of clarifications on company's performances in the second quarter and first-half of 2004 3. Press Release dated 17 August 2004 Board Secretary Division Tel. 0 2661 9900 Ext. 1402, 1501 Fax. 0 2661 9946