(Translation) No: 01-084 /2012 February 3rd, 2012 Subject: Notification of temporary production shutdown of PTT Polyethylene Co., Ltd. To: President, The Stock Exchange of Thailand PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited ("the Company" or "PTTGC") would like to inform you regarding the technical difficulty at an electric plant of a private company who is the provider of electricity and steam to plants of PTT Polyethylene Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTTGC. As a result, the mentioned plants were shutdown since January 31st, 2012 and are expected to resume operations on February 8th, 2012. Please be informed accordingly. Yours sincerely, (Veerasak Kositpaisal) Chief Executive Officer ______________________________________________________________________ This announcement was prepared and disseminated by listed company or issuer through the electronic system which is provided for the purpose of dissemination of the information and related documents of listed company or issuer to the Stock Exchange of Thailand only. The Stock Exchange of Thailand has no responsibility for the correctness and completeness of any statements, figures, reports or opinions contained in this announcement, and has no liability for any losses and damages in any cases. In case you have any inquiries or clarification regarding this announcement, please directly contact listed company or issuer who made this announcement.