News Clarification : The Dividend Paymant Policy

EGCO 110/365 Date: August 18, 2005 Attention: President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand Subject: News Clarification : The Dividend Payment Policy With reference to the news regarding the dividend payment policy of Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO), EGCO would like to clarify that in the absence of unforeseen circumstances, the company has a policy to dividend approximately 40% of the net profit after taxation, or to increase the dividend amount in a steady manner, to the shareholders. This dividend policy may change in the light of investment opportunities that may become available to the company or as a result of other economic or financial factors or when a dividend payment may have a significant impact on the normal operation of the company. EGCO will hold a Board of Directors' meeting on 22 August 2005 to consider the approval of interim dividend for 2005. The resolution of the meeting will be informed to SET. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely, Visit Akaravinak President Corporate Secretary Division Tel. 0 2998 5020-6