28th 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, Disposition of interest by major shareholder Following our notification on 21st November 2001 concerning the proposed disposition of interest by the First Pacific Group, our major shareholder, we, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited ("BJC") have been informed today that First Pacific Group has signed the sale and purchase agreement with Nakornchuen Company Limited, a member of the T.C.C. Group, in relation to the disposal of its entire 83.5 per cent indirect interest in BJC on 28th November 2001. The terms of the sale and purchase agreement, including the consideration, are substantially the same as those set out in the announcement made on 21st November 2001. First Pacific advises that completion of the sale and purchase is expected to take place on 19th December 2001, at which time we will send you the appropriate notification. 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