17 January 2002

APPROVED FORM 250-2 RE OPINION OF THE COMPANY (TENDER OFFER)

16 January 2002 The President The Stock Exchange of Thailand 17th Floor, The Stock Exchange of Thailand Building 62 Rachadapisek Road, Klongtoey Bangkok Dear Sir, Re: Board of Directors' Resolution No. 41 Berli Jucker Public Company Limited would like to inform the resolution adopted at the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Company No. 41 held on 16 January 2002 as follows: 1. Approved Form 250-2 re the Opinion of the Company on the tender offer made by Nakornchuen Company Limited as per details attached. 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