Bangkok--18 Sep--TMB Bank TMB Bank PCL. (TMB) re-confirms that the discussion with existing and potential shareholders on the plan to strengthen the Bank’s capital base for future growth is on-going with considerable progress. The Bank expects to complete the plan by the end of 2007. TMB Bank Public Company Limited Founded on 8 November 1957, TMB Bank Pcl operates a commercial banking business under a license granted by the Ministry of Finance, and with consent given by the Bank of Thailand. It also operates a securities business licensed by the Ministry of Finance and agreed to by the Securities Exchange Commission. The Bank aims to respond to the needs of its clients through its 472 branch network, 107 foreign exchange centers, 1,740 ATMs, as well as its electronics banking systems. Its business encompasses commercial banking, offshore banking, investment banking, and other businesses as permitted by the regulatory authorities, including acting as an insurance agent for its alliance insurance companies. Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the Bank is the fifth largest, by total assets, in the Thai Banking System. As at 31 December 2006 , its total assets are valued at 749,568,760,115 baht. www.tmbbank.com TMB Bank: Better Partner, Better Value Media enquiries: 02 242 3255/ 085 813 3020