Bangkok--2 Nov--SET The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today (Nov. 1) welcomed a delegation from the Lao PDR, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Standing Government Member H.E. Somsavat Lengsavad, and comprising nine government ministers and officials, including the Governor of the Central Bank. “Lao PDR is studying the feasibility of establishing a securities exchange. Lao officials have discussed potential collaboration and exchange of information with SET, covering topics such as the importance of the capital market, the process of securities exchange establishment, the securities business, market education and how to prepare potential companies or state enterprises for listing. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is expected to be signed by the end of this year,” SET President Ms. Patareeya said. The delegation will visit Thailand from October 31 — November 7, 2007. Lao officials will meet with the Thai Prime Minister, General Surayud Chulanont, and senior officers from the Ministry of Finance, Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission. They will also visit Thai listed companies investing, or planning to invest, in Lao PDR. “This visit to Thailand by representatives of the Lao government is an important step in promoting mutual business opportunities between our two countries. Assisting Lao PDR in establishing a securities exchange would further strengthen the relationship and cooperation between us. Importantly, such an initiative would contribute to the development of regional exchanges,” Ms. Patareeya concluded. For more information, please contact the Corporate Communications Dept.: Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 / Kulvida Jintakawong Tel: 0-2229-2037 / Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 / Watsamon Saowakhonsathien Tel: 0-2229-2797