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August 31, 2001 To: President Stock Exchange of Thailand Re: Loan to subsidiary which the company's holding is not exceeding 90% of the paid -up capital of the subsidiary. Referring to: Our previous letter dated July 30, 2001. As we reported by the said referred letter, the short-term loans granted by the company to TVB 3 Network Co.,Ltd. [TVB 3] our subsidiary which the company's holding is not exceeding 90% of the paid-up capital of the subsidiary and the minority shareholder is not a connected person. Today we have agreed to roll-over loans of Baht 500,000 which are due for repayment on August 31, 2001 for another year at an interest rate of 5.00% per annum. Details of the transaction are as per the enclosed disclosure form. Please be informed accordingly. Sincerely Yours, (Chatchai Thiamtong) Vice President-Finance Information of transactions between company and its subsidiary which the company's holding is not exceeding 90% of the paid-up capital of the subsidiary. Report date: 31 August 2001 1. Type of transaction: Short term loans to subsidiary which the company's holding is not exceeding 90% of the paid-up capital of the subsidiary. 2. Parties: Between BEC World Plc. (lender) [BEC] and TVB 3 Network Co.,Ltd.(borrower) [TVB 3] Related: BEC has effectively 60% interest in TVB 3, through its 100% subsidiary BEC-International Distribution Co.,Ltd.The other 40% is held by TVB Oversea Co., Ltd. [TVB] a company in Television Broadcasts Limited (Hong Kong) Group. TVB is not a connected person. 3. Transaction Date: August 31, 2001 4. Amount of money: Baht 500,000 5. Characteristic of transaction: The transaction is the roll-over of an existing loan for another year. The interest rate is fixed at 5.00% per annum, at a higher rate than the banks' deposit rate on the transaction date.