NET PROFIT INCREASE 20%

Translation Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2000 of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited showed net profit for the amount of Baht 284.14 MN. Which increase Baht 150.03 MN., equivalent 112% increasing, compare the same period of 1999. The reason of net profit increasing is the result of the company's hotels operation at the third quarter of this year was better than last year and cost of sales, selling and administrative expenses especially depreciation decreased.