Bangkok--13 Jun--SET Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX) will introduce its second product, SET50 Index Options, on October 29, 2007. In the meantime, the Exchange will accelerate development of supporting systems and market education programs to prepare relevant parties for the launch. A derivatives trading competition-- TFEX Futures Camp Challenge—has begun to familiarize the public with futures and options. The winner can earn an impressive 67% return, while first and second runners-up achieved 47% and 44% returns. “TFEX board of directors have resolved today (June 12) to launch SET50 Index Options, 2nd product of TFEX, on October 29, 2007. TFEX, Thailand Clearing House, listed companies and the Exchange’s member companies have been working together since the end of 2006 to introduce this product. All consultations, meetings, system refinements and work processes will be ready by the end of August this year. We will undertake joint system testing in September, prior to the launch in October. Currently, the Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing relevant contract specifications, rules and regulations,” TFEX Managing Director Ms. Kesara Manchusree said. As part of the build-up, TFEX has organized seminars and workshops for member companies and investors and, during June 4 — 6, experts from the Taiwan futures market shared their insights. “Education will now focus on contract specifications and clearing and settlement of the new product. TFEX will also encourage people to participate in the second round of ‘TFEX Futures Camp Challenge’ in August, to gain hands-on experience with simulated trading. We want to ensure that participants are knowledgeable and equipped for SET50 Index Options trading,” the TFEX managing Director said. The first round of the trading simulation game ‘TFEX Futures Camp Challenge’, held in May, was very active, involving about 36,000 contracts a day. Mr. Chakrawut Amornmanee, a marketing representative at KGI Securities (Thailand), who made 67.5% returns, won that round and received a cash prize of THB 50,000. The first and second runners-up were Mr. Charoensak Ruengpeerakul and Mr. Pich Pitpreecha, who achieved 47.3% and 44.1% returns respectively, were awarded cash prizes of THB 30,000 and THB 20,000. “The top three place-getters made very high returns, demonstrating that understanding derivatives trading is not that difficult,” Ms. Kesara noted. People interested in the second round of TFEX Futures Camp Challenge can apply today at www.tfex.co.th/challenge The game will be held during August 20 — 31, 2007. Total prizes in this round amount to THB 100,000. To attend a training course on SET50 Index Options, please register on www.tsi-thailand.org or call SET Call Center 0-2229-2222 for details. For more information, please contact the Corporate Communications Dept.: Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 / Sarinluck Jitkawong Tel: 0-2229-2037 / Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 / Watsamon Saowakhonsathien Tel: 0-2229-2797