21st November 2001 The Stock Exchange of Thailand By Hand 17th Floor, The Stock Exchange of Thailand Building 62 Rachadapisek Road Klongtoey, Bangkok Attention: Khun Kittiratt Na-Ranong The President Dear Sir, Discussions in relation to disposition of interest by major shareholder We, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited ("BJC"), have been informed today by the First Pacific Group that the Group, our major shareholder, is contemplating the sale of its entire interest in BJC. Given the unusual level of trading activity in our shares, we wish to request that the trading of BJC shares be suspended with immediate effect until closing of the market today when we are expecting additional information regarding the transaction. Please be informed accordingly. Yours faithfully, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited David John Nicol President & CEO cc: The Secretary General The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission