Ref. T. 8/1999 10 March, 1999 To: The President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Re: Change of Songkran Holidays In order to allow our staff who have a residence in upcountry have adequate time to visit their parents and relatives during Songkran Day, the Company have decided to declare Monday, 12 April, 1999 a holiday in lieu of Wednesday, 5 May, 1999 which is a Coronation Day. Therefore, our office and warehouses will be closed during 12-15 April, 1999 and open on 16 April, 1999. Yours faithfully, BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (Phisit Dachanabhirom) Executive vice president