Bangkok--12 Sep--SET Thailand’s Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX) has listed new bond issues, totaling THB 8.2 billion (approx. USD 239.07 million), from Ch. Karnchang PCL (CK), State Railway of Thailand (SRT), and Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA). Their details are: 1. Debenture of CK No.1/B.E.2550, worth THB 2 billion, with a 3-year maturity due on July 26, 2010, will commence trading on September 11, 2007, using “CK107A” as its trading symbol. The bond received BBB+ credit rating from TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. and bears a fixed interest rate of 5.25%. 2. SRT bonds, worth THB 3.2 billion, to commence trading on October 20, 2007, are: - SRT50/07/2Y, worth 1.2 billion, with a 2-year maturity due on September 20, 2009, will use “SRT099C” as its trading symbol. - SRT50/08/5Y, worth 1 billion, with a 5-year maturity due on September 20, 2012, will use “SRT129B” as its trading symbol. - SRT50/09/8Y, worth 1 billion, with a 8-year maturity due on September 20, 2015, will use “SRT159D” as its trading symbol. 3. MEA bonds, worth THB 3 billion, are: - MEA50/03/15Y, worth 1 billion, with a 15-year maturity due on September 27, 2022, will commence trading on September 27, 2007 using “MEA229A” as its trading symbol. - MEA50/04/12Y, worth 1 billion, with a 12-year maturity due on October 4, 2019, will commence trading on October 4, 2007 using “MEA19OA” as its trading symbol. - MEA50/05/15Y, worth 1 billion, with a 15-year maturity due on October 4, 2022, will commence trading on October 4, 2007 using “MEA22OA” as its trading symbol. The above issues lift total government issues to THB 3.133 trillion (approx. USD 91.34 billion) or 89.85% of the value of all listed bonds. The overall value of BEX listed bonds will be THB 3.487 trillion (approx. USD 101.66 billion). Those wishing to invest in BEX-listed bonds should contact any securities firm. To stay updated on domestic and international bond markets please visit www.bex.or.th, or browse www.thaimutualfund.com to learn more about fixed income funds. 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