1 June 2001 The President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Bangkok Re: Company Rumor Dear Sir, Regarding the facsimile from the Stock Exchange of Thailand concerning a rumored negotiation for the sale of Thai Glass Industries Public Company Limited ("Thai Glass") by Berli Jucker Public Company Limited. As a conglomerate with many active business interests Berli Jucker Public Company Limited ("BJC") is continually receiving approaches from a wide range of interested investors as to whether it may wish to sell some of these businesses. Thai Glass is a core business of BJC and BJC is not currently involved in any discussions for the sale of this business. Please communicate this release to all investors accordingly. Yours faithfully, BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED David John Nicol President & Chief Executive Officer