Bangkok--17 Oct--SET The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has established a taskforce to meet this month and begin reviewing current listing regulations. The taskforce will also study a recent survey which revealed that most listed companies were medium-to-well satisfied with SET’s listing rules. The membership of the taskforce is experienced and talented. Former SET President Mr. Seri Chintanaseri will be the group’s advisor and the SET President will be the chairperson. Other members are from the Listed Companies Association (LCA) and the Thai Investors’ Association (TIA). LCA Vice Chairmen, Dr. Veeravat Kanchanadul and Mr. Chanin Vongkusolkit, and President Ms. Pensri Suteerasarn will be members, along with TIA President Mr. Wichai Poolworaluk and Advisor Mr. Montree Tirakhothai. Members representing SET are Executive Vice President Mr. Vichate Tantiwanich, Senior Vice Presidents Mr. Sakkarin Ruamrangsri and Mr. Chanitr Charnchainarong and Vice President-Listing and Disclosure Department, Ms. Paveena Sriphothong, SET President Ms. Patareeya Benjapolchai said. The taskforce will study listing regulations, such as on disclosure, and the effect they have on firms’ becoming listed and maintaining their status. Bringing the regulations more into line with current business conditions will encourage more listings on SET and the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). However, in refining the rules the Exchange remains mindful of the requirements for investor protection and full information disclosure. The taskforce will operate from October 15 — December 31, 2007,” Ms. Patareeya stated. The recent survey of listed companies’ satisfaction with SET rules revealed that in general, respondents viewed the regulations as appropriate and gave them an average satisfaction score of 68 out of 100. There were a number of suggested amendments in the areas of information disclosure rules concerning material information, acquisition and disposition of assets, and connected transactions. Public companies suggested improving consistency between the rules of various supervisory bodies. Concerning the Exchange’s service, listed companies overall were satisfied with SET’s efforts to enhance greater understanding of the regulatory environment, e.g., through seminars, handbooks, and formal and informal communication. Listed firms reported being 77 — 80% satisfied with services. The Exchange has helped public companies in various ways to provide complete, accurate and timely information to ensure equitable disclosure to stakeholders. The information dissemination system, which has been operating since July 2007, has made disclosure more convenient and quicker by enabling listed companies to submit information in PDF format. The survey received responses from 167 listed companies. About 46.3% of respondents were officers, 42.5% executives, and 11.2% presidents or directors. In terms of market capitalization, 41.5% of participating listed firms had below THB 1,000 million, 44.5% of them between THB 1,000 — 10,000 million and 14.0% of them had above THB 10,000 million. This accurately reflects the structure of public companies on SET. 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