REVIEWED QUARTER-2 F/S (F45-1)

17 August 1998
HTC reports reviewed quarterly financial statements as follows. (In thousands) Ending June 30, Quarter 2 For 6 months Year 1998 1997 1998 1997 Net profit (loss) 28,000 25,136 62,544 38,413 EPS (baht) 1.69 1.51 3.77 2.31 Comment: 1. Please see details in financial statements, auditor's report and remarks from Public SIMS