14 August 2009

Clarification of Change in Operation Results excess 20%

August 14, 2009 Subject: Clarification of Change in Operation Results excess 20% Attention : The President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand Further to the submission of the financial statement for the first six month to 30.6.2009 of Tirathai Public Company Limited as of 30.6.2009 to Stock Exchange of Thailand on 14 August 2009, the Company would like to report that the net profit of the first six month to 30.6.2009 is equal to 138.47 Million Baht, increased by 72.42 Million Baht or representing 109.6% compare to the same period last year and the net profit for the 2nd quarter 2009 is equal to 49.77 Million Baht, increased by 12.26 million Baht or representing 32.68% compare to the same period last year which is excess 20% change in operating results as per the following reasons: 1. Total revenue for the first six months to 30.6.2009 is equal to 1,276.74 Million Baht, increased by 340.7 Million Baht or representing 36.4% increase. 2. Gross profit margin is at 26.8% or representing 4.05% increase. 3. Selling and Administration Expense including Management Remuneration are totally of 153.74 Million Baht or representing 20.99% increase due to increase in volume of sales as normal course of operation. Please be informed accordingly. (Mr.Upakrom Thaweephoke) Executive Committee and Company Secretary