Thai Bevverage Public Company Limited

(Translation)
DRAFT PROSPECTUS
THAI BEVERAGE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

Offering to the Public
By Siriwana Company Limited
of 80,000,000 existing ordinary shares
with a par value of Baht 1 per share, offering price of Baht [] per share
Subscription Period
For General Subscribers : [] to [] 2008
For Institutional Investors: [] to [] 2008
Financial Advisors
SCB Securities Company Limited Phatra Securities Public Company Limited
Lead Underwriters
SCB Securities Company Limited Phatra Securities Public Company Limited
Date of filing of the registration statement and draft prospectus : October 22, 2008
Period of distribution of draft prospectus : from [] 2008
until the date on which the registration statement and draft prospectus have become effective
Effective date of the registration statement and draft prospectus : [], 2008
This document is not the prospectus. It is prepared with the purpose to disseminating information about the securities to
be sold before the proposed selling date so that prospective investors have sufficient time to study such information before
making their investment decision. Information contained in this document is not materially different from the draft
prospectus which has been submitted to the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission and which is not yet
legally effective. Accordingly, the information contained in this document is subject to change.
The sale of securities may proceed only if the registration statement and the draft prospectus submitted to the Office of the
Securities and Exchange Commission have become effective and have been sent or distributed to prospective investors.
Warning
Prior to making an investment decision, investors should exercise their own judgment when considering detailed
information relating to the issuing company of the securities and the conditions of securities, including the suitability for
investment and the relevant risk exposure. The effectiveness of this prospectus does not represent that the Securities and
Exchange Commission or the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission have suggested investment in the offered
securities; nor contain any assurance in relation to the value or returns on the offered securities; nor shall they certify the
accuracy and completeness of information contained in the draft prospectus. The liability for certification of the accuracy
and completeness of information contained in the draft prospectus is vested in the securities offeror.
If the draft prospectus contains any false statements or omits to state any material information which should have been
disclosed, the securities holders shall be entitled to claim damages from the issuing company or the securities owners
pursuant to section 82 of the Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 (1992) within one year from the date of effectiveness
of this registration statement and draft prospectus.
Any person may examine or request a copy of the registration statement and draft prospectus submitted to the Office of
the Securities and Exchange Commission at the Information Center, Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
15th Floor, GPF Witthayu Towers, 93/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini Sub-District, Patumwan District, Bangkok during its
working days and hours from 9.00 a.m. 12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. or via its website at http://www.sec.or.th.
Warning: Investment involves risks. Investors should understand the type of each securities and study
information before making an investment decision.
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Table of Contents
Page
Part 1
Executive Summary
Part 2
Issuing Company
1.
Risk Factors
2.
Nature of Business
14
3.
Overview of Business Operations
34
4.
Research and Development
77
5.
Assets Used in Operations
78
6.
Future Projects
83
7.
Legal Disputes
85
8.
Capital Structure
86
9.
Management
90
10.
Internal Control
116
11.
Related Party Transactions
117
12.
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
153
13.
Relevant Information
229
Part 3
Information Relating to the Share Offering
Part 4
Certification of Accuracy of Information
Enclosure 1
Details of the Companys Executives and Controlling Persons
Enclosure 2
Details of the Directors of the Subsidiaries
Enclosure 3
Financial Statements for years ended December 31, 2005 2007, Interim Financial
Statement for six-month period ended June 30, 2008, and Interim Financial Statement for
nine-month period ended September 30, 2008
Enclosure 4
Assessment Form of Sufficiency of Internal Control Systems
Definitions
Unless otherwise stated in this document, the following wordings shall have the following meanings:
[Name] Co.
means
[Name] Company Limited
[Name] Plc.
means
[Name] Public Company Limited
Alcoholic Control Act
means
Alcoholic Control Act B.E. 2551, as amended
BeerThai Plc.
means
Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited
BeerThip Co.
means
BeerThip Brewery (1991) Company Limited
BOI
means
The Board of Investment or the Office of the Board of

Investment, as the case may be
Boon Rawd Brewery Co.
means
Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited and its affiliates
Canadean
means
Canadean, a marketing research company who gathers

information of global beverage industry, which such
research and information of beer, spirits, wine and other
types of beverages are published, and with the head office
located in England.
CDP
means
The Central Depository (Pte) Limited
Cosmos Co.
means
Cosmos Brewery (Thailand) Company Limited
Everton
means
Everton Football Club
IBHL
means
International Beverage Holdings Limited
Office of the SEC
means
The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission
Pan International Co.
means
Pan International (Thailand) Company Limited
Principal Shareholders
means
The Sirivadhanabhakdi family (namely, Mr. Charoen

Sirivadhanabhakdi, Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi,
Ms. Atinant Bijananda, Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi,
Ms. Thapanee Techajareonvikul, Ms. Wallapa Traisorat
and Mr. Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi)
Red Bull Co.
means
Red Bull Distillery (1998) Company Limited
SEC
means
The Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Act
means
The Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535, as amended
SET
means
The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Subsidiary or Subsidiaries
has the meaning ascribed in the notification of the SEC

No. GorJor. 32/2549 re: Submission and exemption for
submission of the registration statement dated November
15, 2006 (as amended)
(i)
ThaiBev
means
The Company
means
ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries
TSD
means
Thai Securities Depository Company Limited
U.W.D. Co.
means
U.W.D. Marketing Company Limited
United Winery Co.
means
United Winery and Distillery Company Limited
(ii)
Part 1 Executive Summary
PART 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART 1
Executive Summary
ThaiBev was established on October 29, 2003, with initial registered capital in the amount of
Baht 20,000 million (increased paid-up capital to Baht 22,000 million in December 2003, Baht
24,444.5 million in May 2006 and Baht 25,110 million in July 2006). Its objective is carrying out the
business of production and sale of alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages and by-products
as well as other related business through its Subsidiaries, which are under the control of ThaiBev.
(please see details of shareholding in Subsidiaries in section 2 - Nature of Business). As of September
11, 2008, the Principal Shareholders and their associates directly and indirectly hold approximately
65.55% of all paid-up shares of ThaiBev. (please see details of shareholding in ThaiBev in Section 8
- Capital Structure.)
As of September 30, 2008, ThaiBev holds, directly and indirectly, shares in 86 Subsidiaries
and 3 associates, which could be classified as follows:
1.
Brewery Group The Company carries out the business of production and sale of
beer, drinking water, soda and by-products through BeerThai Plc., BeerThip Co. and Cosmos Co.
These companies own and operate one brewery in Kamphaengphet province and two breweries in
Ayudhya province, respectively. The total production capacity of these breweries is approximately
1,550.0 million liters per annum. BeerThai Plc., BeerThip Co. and Cosmos Co. are producers of
drinking water and soda water under the trademark of Chang and beer under the trademarks of
Chang, Chang Light, Chang Draught, Archa and Federbru. The brewery group had a
market share of approximately 46.7% of the total beer market in Thailand in 2007. The Company
also carries out the business of production and sale of beer abroad through IBHL and IBHLs
subsidiaries.
The brewery group had revenue (before intersegment eliminations) in the amount of
Baht 42,277.0 million (before the restatement of the financial statements) or 44.5% of the Companys
total revenue from sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Baht 46,103.2 million or 47.1%
of the Companys total revenue from sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Baht
47,557.3 million or 47.3% of the Companys total revenue from sales for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007 and Baht 21,272.0 million or 41.6% of the Companys total revenue from sales
for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008.
In the first quarter of 2008, the Company had a reclassification of its business segments
whereby the operating results of drinking water and soda water have been separated from the brewery
group and reclassified into the non-alcoholic beverage group. However, the Company did not restate the
first half of 2007 financials to be comparable to the first half of 2008 since the sales volume of drinking
water and soda were not material.
2.
Distillery Group The Company carries out the business of production and sale of
white spirits, compounded spirits (Chinese herb spirits), fermented spirits and brown spirits including
by-products and materials. The Company has 18 local distilleries owned and managed by 18
Subsidiaries, which has a total production capacity of approximately 819.0 million liters per annum.
There are many famous trademarks, such as Ruang Khao and Pai-Thong for white spirits, ChiangChun, Chu Sib Neaw and Sua Dum for Chinese herb spirits and Sangsom, Mekhong, Mungkorn
Thong, Crown 99, Hong Thong and Blend 285 for brown spirits. In 2005, the distillery group had a
market share of approximately 74.0% of the total spirits market in Thailand (the Company does not
have the data for its domestic market share of spirits in 2006 and 2007, however, the Company
believes that the domestic market share in years 2006 and 2007 are not significantly different from
year 2005). The Company also carries out the business of production and sale of spirits abroad
through IBHL and IBHLs Subsidiaries.
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The distillery group had revenue (before intersegment eliminations) in the amount of
Baht 52,811.0 million (before the restatement of the financial statements) or 55.6% of the Companys
total revenue from sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Baht 51,576.1 million or 52.7%
of the Companys total revenue from sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Baht
52,940.2 million or 52.7% of the Companys total revenue from sales for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007, and Baht 28,718.5 million or 56.2% of the Companys total revenue from sales
for of the six-month period ended June 30, 2008.
3.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages Group In the first quarter of 2008, the Company
reclassified its business segments, whereby the Company added its non-alcoholic beverages as
another business segment. Products in this group are energy drinks, ready-to-drink coffee, soda
water, drinking water and other non-alcoholic beverages. The said change affected the operating
result of soda water and drinking water, which had previously been classified in the brewery group, to
be transferred to the non-alcoholic beverage group. The non-alcoholic beverages group had revenue
from sales before intersegment elimination in the amount of Baht 364.9 million or 0.7% of the
Companys total revenue from sales for the six-months period ended June 30, 2008. The Company
has expanded its business to non-alcoholic beverages by acquiring assets of a company in Thailand,
who carries out the business of production and sale of energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee, and
acquiring shares of S.P.M. Foods and Beverages Co. and Oishi Group Plc.
4.
Related Business and Others Group ThaiBev also holds shares of companies, who
carry out related businesses, such as purchasing of molasses, purchasing of spare parts, distribution of
animal feed, production of bricks and floor-tiles and bio-fertilizer. Before the restatement of the
financial statements, the related business and others group had revenue in the amount of Baht 6,633.0
million or 7.0% of the Companys total revenue from sales for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2005 and Baht 7,155.1 million or 7.3% of the Companys total revenue from sales for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2006. However, since the third quarter of 2007, the Company has reclassified its
business segments, whereby the related business, the transactions of which are mainly those within
the group, will not be shown as a separated segment, but its operating result will be allocated into
other main business groups.
On September 30, 2008, ThaiBev acquired 43.9% of the issued shares of Oishi Group
Plc. and made a tender offer for all shares of Oishi Group Plc. On November 18, 2008, ThaiBev held
89.9% of the issued shares of Oishi Group Plc. Currently, Oishi Group Plc. holds 99.9% of all shares
in Oishi Ramen Co. and Oishi Trading Co. The main businesses of Oishi group are Japanese
restaurants and the production of food and beverages. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007,
Oishi group had revenue in the amount of Baht 4,676.2 million, net profit in the amount of Baht 558.4
million, current assets in the amount of Baht 1,237.7 million, total assets in the amount of Baht
2,883.2 million, current liabilities in the amount of Baht 706.3 million, total liabilities in the amount
of Baht 741.4 million and shareholders equity in the amount of Baht 2,141.8 million. After the
acquisition of shares in Oishi Group Plc., the Company will have another main business segment, i.e.
food business group which comprises of food and Japanese restaurants.
In addition, ThaiBev also sold all shares in Thai Alcohol Plc. on September 30, 2008.
Thai Alcohol Plc. held 99.9% shares in Banglen Agriculture Co. and Sint Ek Panich Co. The main
business of Thai Alcohol Plc. is the production and sale of alcohol (95 degree), pure alcohol, ethanol,
acetic acid and ethyl acetate. For the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2007, Thai Alcohol Plc. had
revenue in the amount of Baht 966.0 million, loss after deducting tax in the amount of Baht 126.7
million and net tangible asset in the amount of Baht 1,226.4 million as of December 31, 2007.
The Company had total assets in the amount of Baht 87,137.0 million, total liabilities
in the amount of Baht 55,422.5 million (comprising short-term loan in the amount of Baht 45,260.6
million), shareholders equity in the amount of Baht 31,714.5 million, revenue from sales in the
amount of Baht 94,903.4 million and net profit in the amount of Baht 10,337.3 million for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2005 (before the restatement of the financial statement). For the fiscal year
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ended December 31, 2006, the Company had total assets in the amount of Baht 85,579.5 million, total
liabilities in the amount of Baht 33,026.0 million (comprising short-term loan in the amount of Baht
17,368.5 million), shareholders equity in the amount of Baht 52,553.6 million, revenue from sales in
the amount of Baht 97,797.9 million and net profit in the amount of Baht 10,054.8 million.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, the Company had total assets in the
amount of Baht 79,526.9 million, total liabilities in the amount of Baht 24,574.1 million (comprising
short-term loan in the amount of Baht 10,760.2 million), shareholders equity in the amount of Baht
54,952.8 million, revenue from sales in the amount of Baht 100,540.9 million and net profit in the
amount of Baht 10,383.1 million. For the six month period ended June 30, 2008, the Company had
total assets in the amount of Baht 79,527.0 million, total liabilities in the amount of Baht 24,195.6
million (comprising short-term loan in the amount of Baht 13,064.6 million), shareholders equity in
the amount of Baht 55,636.4 million, revenue from sales in the amount of Baht 51,082.9 million and
net profit in the amount of Baht 5,019.0 million. ThaiBevs consolidated balance sheet for the year
2005 was prepared to illustrate assets and liabilities as if the business restructuring has been
completed since the beginning of the year 2005. Additionally, the consolidated statement of income
and the statement of cash-flow for the year 2005 included the result of operation and cash flow as if
such business and its operation were transferred in the beginning of the year 2005 (please see more
details regarding the Companys liabilities in section 12 Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, item 12.2 - Liabilities). Unless specified otherwise, the financial number from year 2006
is the number after the restatement of the financial statements.
In May 2006, ThaiBev listed all ordinary shares on the Singapore Exchange
Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST). After this public offering, ThaiBev will list all ordinary
shares on the SET. Due to this dual listing, the Company will be subject to the regulations of both
markets. Therefore, the management costs and expenses will increase both in terms of timing for staff
to operate and legal and accounting opinion to process under these regulations. In this regard, the
Company will comply with the regulations of both markets, depending on which regulation is more
stringent in order to avoid any breach of such regulations.
Information contained in this draft prospectus was obtained from the Company and
outside sources such as Canadean, a marketing research company who collects information on global
beverages industries by which such research and information of beer, spirits, wine and other types of
beverage are published. Canadean has its head office located in England. Additionally unless
specified otherwise in this draft prospectus, information appeared in this draft prospectus relating to
market share derives from or is calculated based on Canadeans information. Please note that
Canadean has a market share information for spirits market in Thailand only up to year 2005.
Summary of offered securities
The ordinary shares to be offered to the public in this offering consist of existing ordinary
shares in the amount of 80 million shares at the par value of Baht 1 per share, approximately 0.3% of
the Companys total paid-up capital. The offering price per share is Baht [y] and the subscription
period will be from [y] to [y] 2008 for general investors and from [y] to [y] for institutional investors.
Additionally, ThaiBev will list all of its ordinary shares on the SET.
(Please carefully read the information in section 2 and section 3 before making a decision to
subscribe for the securities.)
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Part 2 Issuing Company
PART 2
ISSUING COMPANY
PART 2
Issuing Company
Name of issuing
company
Type of business
The Company engages in the production and sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverage, and other by-products as well as other related business through its
Subsidiaries whereby ThaiBev is the center for management and support as well
as overseeing the overall operation overview of the Company.
Head office
14 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chomphon, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Company
registration No.
0107546000342
Homepage
www.thaibev.com
Telephone
(662) 127-5555
Facsimile
(662) 272-2328
Use of proceeds
Siriwana Co., as the selling shareholder, will receive all of the proceeds from this
offering.
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1.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in shares of ThaiBev involves risks. The investor should carefully consider all
of the information in this draft prospectus and, in particular, the risks described below before
deciding to invest in shares of ThaiBev.
The following describes some of the significant risks that could adversely affect the Company
and the value of ThaiBevs shares. In addition to the risk factors described in this draft prospectus,
there may be some risks currently unknown to the Company and other risks currently believed by the
Company to be immaterial which could turn out to be material in the future. These risks could
materially adversely affect the business, revenue, profit, assets, liquidity or sources of fund of the
Company. Forward-looking statements described in this draft prospectus, for example believe that,
expect that, plan to, intend to or estimate that, financial forecast, future project, business
forecast, operational result, business expansion plan, change of applicable law governing the
business operation of the Company, government policy, etc. which are forecasts made by the
Company at present do not represent or warrant the operating result or occurrence in the future.
Actual outcome may be materially different from such forecasts. Information in this section which
refers to, or is relevant to, the government or overall economy of the country is derived from the
information disclosed in, or extracted from, the governments published documents or other sources,
the correctness of which are not verified or certified by the Company.
1.1
Risks Relating to Business Operation of the Company
1.1.1
Changes in consumer demand for beer and spirits products and fluctuations in consumer
demand due to seasonal changes and preference changes could adversely affect the
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company
Revenue and profitability of the Company are substantially dependent upon sales of its core
products beer and spirits. Consumer demand for these products depends on demographic factors
and consumer preferences and trends, as well as factors relating to discretionary consumer spending,
the general condition of the economy, level of consumer confidence and seasonal factors such as
weather and festivities. The Company believes that consumer preference has changed consumption
behavior, in particular among some urban consumers, towards beer with lower alcohol content. As a
result, consumer demand for the economy Chang Beer which contains higher alcohol content than
those of its competitors has decreased, reducing the Companys beer segment revenue. The said
income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008 (before intersegment eliminations) decreased
6.4% compared with the same period in 2007.
Seasonal consumption cycles and changes in weather conditions could affect operating results
of the Company. The demand for products of the Company generally increases during major holidays
and festivals. The consumption of products significantly increases from the end of Buddhist lent (midOctober) to April and decreases from May to September due to the rainy season and observance of
Buddhist lent. As a result, a prolonged rainy season could adversely affect sales volume and the
results of operations of the Company for a particular year.
The decrease in consumer demand for the products as a result of these or other factors could
adversely affect the business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company.
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1.1.2
The Company is engaged in a highly competitive business. Adverse actions by competitors

or other changes in the competitive environment in which the Company operates could
have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations
and prospects.
The alcoholic beverages business in Thailand is highly competitive. The Company competes
mainly on the basis of brand image, price, customer service, distribution network and product quality.
The Company has to compete primarily with producers and distributors of other brands of alcoholic
beverages.
Beer products of the Company have to compete primarily with the portfolio of beer brands
produced by Boon Rawd Brewery Co., in particular with its Leo Beer brand, which is also an
economy beer and which competes with Chang Beer of the Company. As for spirits products, the
Company has to compete with potential new producers of white spirits and brown spirits, local
producers and illegal producers as well as imported brands of international producers such as 100
Pipers.
In 2007, beer products of the Company had approximately 46.7% market share of the overall
domestic beer market. The Company believes that its beer market share decreased slightly in 2007
compared to 2006 due to a decrease in the sales of Chang Beer, which has higher alcohol content than
those of competitors. In 2005, the Companys spirits products had approximately 74.0% market share
of the overall domestic spirits market. Although the Company has no information on the domestic
market share of spirits products in 2006 and 2007, the Company believes that its spirits market share
has not materially changed from 2005.
A change in the number of competitors, the level of marketing or investment undertaken by
competitors, competitors pricing policies, an increase in the volume of cheap competing products
imported into Thailand, the introduction of new competitive products or brands to the market, or other
changes in the competitive environment in markets could cause a reduction in the consumption of
products of the Company and in its market share, and could lead to a decline in its revenue and an
increase in its marketing or investment expenditures, which could have a material adverse effect on its
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
1.1.3
An increase in taxes or a change in the tax calculation method may affect the demand for
products of the Company and could adversely affect its business, financial condition,
results of operations and prospects.
The Company must pay excise taxes for the alcoholic beverages (Spirits Tax), municipal
taxes, contributions to Health Promotion Fund, contributions to the Thai Public Broadcasting Service
(Thai PBS) and excise tax for soda water products. These payments had been recorded as the cost
of sells in the amount of Baht 47,065.0 million in 2005, Baht 49,143.0 million in 2006, Baht 50,558.1
million in 2007 and Baht 25,565.3 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, representing
72.2%, 70.9%, 71.3% and 68.9% of the Companys cost of sells, respectively. The excise taxes for
beer and spirits are calculated based on the greater of (A) a Baht per liter of pure alcohol quantity; and
(B) a percentage of the greater of the ex-factory price announced by the Excise Department and the
actual ex-factory price for the product. An increase in taxes rate or a change in the tax calculation
method may cause the Company to increase the price of the products, resulting in lower volume of
consumption and, therefore, lower revenue from sales. In addition, the Company may have to wholly
or partly bear the cost arising from the increased taxes. Each of these scenarios could adversely affect
the business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company.
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Changes of the tax rates of spirits to support the governments policy to control spirits
consumption according to the resolution of the Thai cabinet on August 28, 2008 are as follows:
Type of spirits
Previous tax rates
New tax rates
White Spirits
25% of price
50% of price
Baht 70 per liter of pure alcohol

quantity
Baht 110 per liter of pure

alcohol quantity
50% of price
50% of price

alcohol quantity

alcohol quantity
40% of price
45% of price

alcohol quantity

alcohol quantity
Compounded Spirits
Brandy
Additionally, on January 14, 2008, the Thai Government increased the spirits tax rate by
1.5 % for all types of alcoholic beverages to support the Thai PBS.
Such increase of the aforesaid tax rate will increase the Companys cost for certain products,
such as Ruang Khao, Niyomthai, Pai Tong and White Tiger white spirits, Chiang-Chun, Chu Sib
Neaw and Sua Dum Chinese herb spirits and Hong Thong, Mungkorn Thong and Blend 285 brown
spirits. As a result, the Company must recover such increased taxes from its consumers by an increase
of the sale prices, which may result in the lower volume of consumption and changes of consumer
behavior from drinking a large bottle of spirits to a small bottle or from drinking high-priced white
spirits to lower-priced spirits. Therefore, the foregoing factor may adversely affect the business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company.
1.1.4
Principal Shareholders play a significant role in the business operation of ThaiBev and
may have conflict of interests with investors.
As of September 11, 2008, the Principal Shareholders of ThaiBev and their related persons
directly and indirectly hold approximately 65.55% of the total issued shares of ThaiBev. Accordingly,
the Principal Shareholders play a significant role in determining the business policies and affairs,
including the appointment of the board of directors and management of the Company.
In addition, the Principal Shareholders play a significant role in voting on any matter
requiring the approval from the meeting of shareholders, such as the election of directors, the
amendments of the articles of association or the approval of a merger or sale of all or substantially all
of assets of the Company. This concentration of shareholding by the Principal Shareholders could
delay, defer or prevent a change in control of ThaiBev and could make some transactions more
difficult or impossible to proceed without the support of the Principal Shareholders even if a
transaction of that sort would be beneficial to other shareholders or to the Companys interest.
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1.1.5
The Principal Shareholders and certain directors and officers may have conflicts of interest
because the Principal Shareholders hold interest in, and certain directors and officers are
also directors and/or officers of, companies from which the Company purchases, or to
which the Company sells goods or services, or companies established in foreign countries
which engage in businesses similar to those of the Company.
The Company purchases goods and services from, and sell goods and services to, companies
in which the Principal Shareholders are major shareholders or which have certain directors and
officers who are also directors of ThaiBev or one or more of its Subsidiaries. These situations may
create conflicts of interest. These companies do not have to inform the Company of a business
opportunity that may be presented to them, and therefore may pursue any opportunity presented to
them, or may direct the opportunity to another person, or company outside the Companys
consolidated group that may compete with the Company, without being liable to shareholders of the
Company or to the Company.
The Company conducts business with companies controlled by the Principal Shareholders or
other related persons. the Companys revenue derived from transactions with related persons were
approximately Baht 443.7 million in 2005, Baht 196.8 million in 2006, Baht 261.6 million in 2007
and Baht 86.5 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. Our expenses attributable to
transactions with related persons were approximately Baht 4,918.2 million in 2005, Baht 5,625.5
million in 2006, Baht 5,677.8 million in 2007 and Baht 3,045.2 million in the six-month period ended
June 30, 2008. Such expenses included those from the purchase of various raw materials and
packaging materials from related persons which amounts to approximately Baht 4,067.7 million or
6.2% of cost of sales in 2005, Baht 4,800.3 million or 6.9% of cost of sales in 2006, Baht 4,826.5
million or 6.8% of cost of sales in 2007 and Baht 2,598.2 million or 7.0% of cost of sales in the sixmonth period ended June 30, 2008 (or 22.4% , 23.8%, 23.8% and 22.6% of cost of sales, respectively,
excluding spirits taxes, municipal taxes, contributions to the Health Promotion Fund and contributions
to Thai PBS).
Transactions entered into by the Company and entities controlled by the Principal
Shareholders and other related persons include, but not limited to, transactions with its directors,
including Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi and their related
persons or companies or funds in which Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and Khunying Wanna
Sirivadhanabhakdi and their related persons are the Principal Shareholders or the principal
beneficiaries.
In conducting businesses, the Company will continue to enter into the related transactions in
the future. Although such related transactions must be subject to the rules and regulations of the SET
and the SGX-ST, the Company cannot assure you that it will enter into these transactions in the
manner similar to those entered into with a third party.
The interests of the Principal Shareholders may conflict with the investors interests and the
Principal Shareholders may favor these other companies which are controlled by the Principal
Shareholders, in their dealings with the Company. The Company enters into the transactions with
related persons at prices based on market prices or at contractually agreed prices where no market
price exists. In the latter situations, the Company cannot assure the investor that the Company would
not have been able to get more favorable pricing if it had engaged in such transactions with other third
parties. After shares of ThaiBev are listed on the SET, the related transactions shall be subject to the
rules and regulations of the SET and the SGX-ST. Generally, these transactions must be reviewed by
the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors and in some cases must be approved by the meeting
of shareholders, and a shareholder who has a special interest cannot vote on such resolution.
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1.1.6
Brand recognition is important for business of the Company and any failure to protect the
intellectual property rights of the Company or to defend claims that the Company is
infringing on the rights of others could materially harm its business, financial condition,
Brand recognition is critical to attracting new consumers to products of the Company and
maintaining the loyalty of existing customers. The Companys success depends, in part, on an ability
to protect its current and future products and to defend its intellectual property rights, such as
trademarks of the Companys brands, including Chang, Mekhong and Sangsom. The Company has
registered numerous trademarks covering its products and has filed, and expects to continue to file,
trademark registration applications seeking to protect newly-developed products and to renew current
trademarks. The Company cannot assure you that the Company will be successful in registering any
of pending trademark registrations. For any existing trademark or new trademark which will be
registered in the future, the Company may not be granted approval for registration or extension or it
may be challenged, invalidated or infringed by competitors of the Company. The Companys failure
to protect the intellectual property rights from infringement or misappropriation could undermine the
competitive position of its products and could lead to a significant decrease in its sales volumes of its
products, which would have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of
operations and prospects of the Company.
The Company also relies on trade secrets, such as the formulae for its beer and brown spirits
products and proprietary know-how not protected by patents or trademarks, and continuing
technological innovation that the Company seeks to protect, in part by confidentiality agreements with
suppliers, employees and consultants. The Company cannot assure you that trade secrets and
proprietary know-how of the Company will not be compromised as a result of breaches of
confidentiality agreements or otherwise become known or be independently developed by its
competitors or that the Company will not be able to maintain the confidentiality of information
relating to new products arising from its research.
The Company may be required to defend against charges of infringement of trademark or
proprietary rights of third parties. These defenses could require the Company to incur substantial
expenses and to divert significant effort of its technical and management personnel, and could result
in its loss of the rights to develop or produce certain products or require the Company to pay
monetary damages or royalties to obtain proprietary rights from third parties. An adverse outcome of
any dispute with respect to trademarks or other proprietary rights could adversely affect the
Companys competitive position and its business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects.
1.1.7
The Companys growth prospects may be harmed if the Company is unable to expand into
the higher-priced segments of the beer and spirits markets.
A key element of the Companys strategy is to broaden its portfolio of brands by launching
new brands to penetrate the higher-priced segments of the market in order to increase its revenue. The
Company believes that the higher-priced market segments in Thailand for both beer and spirits offer
significant growth potential and that there has been a shift of consumer behavior from economy
segment beers and spirits to these segments. Expanding the Companys presence into these highly
competitive segments will require it to invest significantly in consumer marketing, brand promotion
and sales and distribution development. The Company has limited experience in these segments. The
Company launched Blue whisky in October 2005 and Blend 285 in October 2006, which are spirits in
the higher-priced market segments than the current portfolio of the Companys products. The
Company also imported Drummer Whisky from Scotland in June 2008, launched Chang Light, a
higher price beer than economy beer in March 2006 and launched Federbru, a premium beer, in
April 2008.
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The Company also faces substantial competition in these segments from international
producers who may have more resources than the Company does. Any failure or inability on the
Companys part to successfully develop, promote and sell new beer or spirits brands for the higherpriced market segments than its current portfolio of its products in Thailand may affect its prospects
for growth, particularly if demand for these products increases and continues to erode the demand for
the current portfolio of products of the Company, and could adversely affect its business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects.
1.1.8
The Company depends on sales of a few key products, and any reduction in sales of these
products could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of
operations and prospects.
The Companys revenue and profitability remain substantially dependent upon sales of its
beer and spirits products and in particular, sales from eight key products: Chang Beer, Archa Beer,
white spirits, Chinese herb spirits, Sangsom, Hong Thong, Mekhong and Blend 285, which accounted
for approximately 95.6% and 96.0% of the Companys sales volume of its beer and spirits segment in
2006 and 2007, respectively. Accordingly, any factor adversely affecting the sale of these key
products, individually or collectively, would have a material adverse effect on the business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company. For example, as a result of recent
change in consumer preference towards beer with lower alcohol content, in recent years the Company
has experienced a decline in sales volumes and sales revenue of its high alcohol content Chang Beer
compared to certain products of its competitors. This change has adversely affected revenue from beer
product, which decreased 6.4% in the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, compared with the same
period in 2007. In addition, production and sales of each of these key products could be rendered
uneconomical by regulatory or competitive changes. Sales of these key products could also be
adversely affected by other factors, including increases in spirits taxes, inability to procure raw
material supply, interruptions in production or distribution, marketing or pricing strategies of one or
more of the Companys competitors, changes in consumer preferences or other factors.
1.1.9
The Company may not be able to sell the additional beer that the Company produces as a
result of its increase in capacity.
After the completion of its expansion project at its Kamphaengphet brewery in 2007, the
Company has capacity of the beer production of approximately 1,550.0 million liters per annum. One
of the Companys business strategies is to sell beer produced from its capacity increase in export
markets, principally in Cambodia, Australia, England, USA and other countries. The Company does
not, however, have experiences of sustained sales of large volumes of beer outside Thailand and the
Company cannot assure you that the Company will be successful in increasing the sale volumes of
beer in foreign countries.
In 2006 and 2007, the Company only produced 994.4 million liters and 1,055.6 million liters,
respectively. The Company cannot assure you that the Company will be able to sell the additional
beer it produces as a result of its capacity expansion. The Companys fixed costs has increased
significantly as a result of this expansion and the Company cannot assure you that the Company will
be able to sell its beer products at prices that will provide the Company with commercially acceptable
margins or that will not cause the Company to incur a loss. If the Company is unable to sell additional
beer from increased capacity on a commercially acceptable basis, it may have to reduce its beer
production, which would adversely affect the utilization of its breweries and may lower its margins.
Any failure or inability on the Companys part to sell the additional beer it produces would adversely
affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
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1.1.10 Increases in price and shortages of raw materials, packaging materials and energy required
for production process could increase production costs of the Company and disrupt its
business.
The Company purchases most of its raw materials, the packaging materials and energy
necessary for production and sale of its products from third party suppliers. Although the Company
seeks to purchase certain of these raw materials, packaging materials and energy once a year in
advance of production, the Company cannot assure you that these suppliers will be able to meet the
requirements of the Company. As a result, the Companys results of operations may be affected by the
shortage and pricing of raw materials, packaging materials and energy required for production
process, including molasses, malt, hops, electricity, glass bottles, labels, caps, fuel oils and other
packaging products. Some of these materials are priced in currencies other than in Baht. Changes in
global supply and demand may substantially affect the price of these materials and may also, along
with weather conditions, government controls, exchange rates, currency controls and other factors,
affect the Companys cost of raw materials, packaging materials and energy necessary for the
production. A substantial increase in the prices of these materials would increase the Companys
production costs, which would reduce its profit margins if the Company is unable to recover these
additional production costs from its customers. In addition, a sustained interruption in the supply of
these materials could lead to a significant increase in their prices or could impede the Companys
production process if the Company is unable to find suitable substitutes. The occurrence of any of
these factors could increase the Companys production costs, which could have a material adverse
effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
1.1.11 Water is critical to operations of the Company and the Company may not be able to source
sufficient quantities for production or may face increases in water costs in the future.
The Company sources its water requirements for its beer breweries and 4 distilleries from
deep wells located around its facilities. In September 2004, the Government announced that in
addition to the standard fees for the use of deep well water, it would impose a conservation fee of
Baht 8.5 per cubic meter in various provinces, including Ayudhya, Nakornpathom, Samutsakorn and
Pathumthani where the Companys Bang Ban, Cosmos breweries and distilleries of Sangsom Co.,
Red Bull Co., Sura Bangyikhan Co. and United Products Co. are located. The Company paid the said
fee of Baht 17.8 million, Baht 31.2 million and Baht 26.3 million in 2005, 2006 and 2007,
respectively. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, the Companys breweries and distilleries in the affected areas
used a total of approximately 5.2 million, 5.7 million and 4.6 million cubic meters of deep well water,
respectively. Further price increases of deep well water or any restrictions on the use of deep well
water could adversely affect the Companys operating costs, which would reduce its profit margins if
the Company is unable to reduce its operating cost or recover these additional operating costs from its
customers. In addition, such Government action may cause the Company to consider alternative
sources of water to produce its beer, drinking water, soda and spirits, such as tap water, river water or
water collected in reservoirs. In addition, prolong drought conditions in the country may cause an
increase in the water fee and this could adversely affect business, financial condition, results of
operations and prospects of the Company.
1.1.12 The Companys operations are subject to extensive regulations. Regulatory changes may
cause the Company to incur additional costs or limit its business activities.
As a producer of beverage products, the Company is subject to production, packaging,
quality, labeling and distribution standards in Thailand. The Company is also subject to regulations in
countries to which the Company exports its products, in particular regulations relating to packaging,
quality, labeling and distribution. The operations of the Companys production and distribution
facilities are regulated under various Government environmental laws and workplace regulations,
including laws and regulations enacted by the Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Commerce and
Ministry of Finance. Compliance with, or any violation of, current and future laws or regulations
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could require or cost material expenditures by the Company or otherwise have a material adverse
effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Additionally, the Company is subject to the regulations relating to the control of alcoholic
beverage advertisement. These regulations and more stringent regulations in the future could affect
the Companys capacity to market its products at present and in the future. The regulations of the
Government which limit the time and place of the retail sale of alcoholic beverages or other
restrictions which may be imposed on and apply to such retail sale may have an adverse effect on the
sales of the Companys products and may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of
operations and prospects.
The Alcoholic Control Act, which became effective on February 14, 2008, has various major
restrictions, including the banning of the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in various
places, such as temples, educational institutions and gas stations, prohibition on the sale of alcoholic
beverages to any person under 20 years old or any person who is drunk in the stage of loss of control
of his/her consciousness, and prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages in many manners, such as
discount, given as free gift, offer for free when buying other products, offer rights to see a contest,
show or offer a chance to enter a lucky draw or any other rights in consideration. The Alcoholic
Control Act also contains the restriction on advertisements of alcoholic beverages in various media.
These restrictions could materially adversely affect the business, financial condition, results of
operations and prospects of the Company (please see the details of the Alcoholic Control Act in
Section 3.3- Regulations).
1.1.13 Compliance with, or failure to comply with, environmental laws and regulations applicable
to the Company may have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition,
The Company is subject to extensive and stringent environmental, health and safety laws and
regulations governing air pollutant emissions, discharge of treated wastewater and other aspects of its
operations. In addition, some of these laws and regulations require the Companys production
facilities to operate under permits that are subject to renewal or modifications. Typically, these laws
provide for criminal and civil sanctions for violation. Violation of these laws could also result in
permit revocation and facility shutdown. Several of these laws and regulations also impose extensive
requirements relating to investigation and clean-up of contamination, and the Company may be
required to bear some or all of these costs regardless of fault.
The Company has incurred, and expects to continue to incur, costs to comply with
environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and other regulations. In addition, new stricter
laws and regulations, more stringent changes to existing laws and regulations, the discovery of
previously unknown contamination or the imposition of new clean-up requirements could require the
Company to incur additional costs in the future. These may require the Company to incur material
costs and expenses beyond those currently anticipated.
Any of the foregoing factors could materially adversely affect the business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company.
1.1.14 The Company faces risks associated with contamination of its products.
The contamination or deterioration of the Companys products, whether actual or alleged,
deliberate or accidental, could harm its reputation and business. A risk of contamination or
deterioration exists during each stage of the production cycle, including during the production and
delivery of raw materials, the bottling and packaging of its products, the stocking and delivery of its
products to retailers and wholesalers and the storage and shelving of its products at the final points of
sale. Any such contamination or deterioration could result in a recall of its products and/or criminal or
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civil liability and restrict the Companys ability to sell its products which, in turn, could have a
material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
In addition, from time to time, the Company may be subject to false allegations of
contamination which could create negative publicity that could adversely affect its reputation and
product sales, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects.
1.1.15 The Companys business and investment plans are capital intensive and subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties.
The Companys business is in the industry that is capital intensive. The Companys ability to
introduce new products and maintain its production capability depends on continued capital spending,
including constructing its new facilities and maintaining and upgrading its existing facilities. In
addition, the Company continually monitors developments in the beverage markets in Thailand and
Southeast Asia for opportunities to expand into new businesses. The Companys capital expenditures
were Baht 7,302.0 million, Baht 4,038.5 million and Baht 1,696.7 million from 2005 to 2007,
respectively. The Company has budgeted capital expenditures and investments of Baht 2,000.0
million in 2008, Baht 2,700.0 million in 2009 and Baht 2,100.0 million in 2010 for constructing of its
new facilities and maintaining and upgrading of its existing facilities.
Historically, the Company has relied on external debt financing, equity financing and
internally generated cash flows for its capital investments. The Company expects to finance any future
expansions of its business or improvements of its brewery and distillery plants through additional
external debt financing and internally generated cash flows. If the Company is unable to obtain
additional debt financing when needed on commercially acceptable terms, it may require additional
equity financing, which could be dilutive to the Companys existing shareholders. In addition, the
Companys inability to secure necessary financing for capital expenditures necessary to maintain or
expand its facilities could adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects.
1.1.16 The Company must depend on some of its executives and personnel, and if the Company is
unable to retain these executives and personnel or attract suitable replacements, its
business could be negatively impacted.
The Company is currently managed by a group of executive officers and employees, many of
whom have many years of experience at its operating Subsidiaries and in the beverage industry and
who would be difficult to replace. As a result, the loss of these personnel, or the Companys inability
to recruit sufficiently qualified personnel, could materially adversely affect its business.
The Company believes that its continued growth and success largely depends on its ability to
retain skilled, qualified and experienced managerial, sales, marketing and production personnel and to
train its staff to produce and to sell successfully its products. If the Company is unable to attract,
retain and motivate highly skilled, qualified and experienced personnel, it could lose customers and
suffer reduced profitability. Even if the Company is successful in attracting and retaining such
personnel, competition for such personnel may significantly increase its compensation costs and
adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
1.1.17 The Companys facilities could be affected by operating hazards and natural disasters.
The Companys beer and spirits operations are subject to operating and other risks typically
associated with alcoholic beverage production, and its industrial alcohol operations are subject to
operating and other risks typically associated with the production, storage and transportation of highly
flammable products. Incidents of fire, mechanical failure, leaks of storage tank of hazardous
substances, discharge or release of hazardous substances and other environmental risks, and inclement
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weather and natural disasters could adversely affect the Companys productivity, profitability and
operations as a whole. On September 30, 2008, ThaiBev sold all shares in Thai Alcohol Plc., a
producer of industrial alcohol.
Any disruption to the operation of the Companys existing production facilities due to any of
the foregoing risks could adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects. In addition, many of these operating and other risks may cause personal injury and loss of
life, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment and environmental damage, and may
result in suspension of the Companys operations and the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
Losses incurred or payments required to be made by the Company as a result of these or other
factors may exceed the Companys insurance coverage, which could adversely affect its business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
1.1.18 The public opposition to the listing of shares in ThaiBev shares on the SET may cause
protest against, legal filling or boycott of its products, which may affect its business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospect.
The listing of ThaiBev on the SET brings about a degree of public opposition since some
people conceive that the Companys products may affect children, cause driving accidents and affect
Thai culture and society as a whole. For example, some protests against the listing of ThaiBev shares
on the SET accusing the Companys business of being contrary to Thai morality, culture and society.
These protests adversely affect the Company and its products, and such public opinion may affect the
Companys operation and development in the future. Additionally, further protests may occur in the
future relating to ThaiBevs products. The Company may be sued on the grounds of its products are
the cause of ill-health or there may be a boycott of its products, which may adversely affect its
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospectus.
1.1.19 Anti-monopoly legislation enacted by Thailand in 1999 may adversely affect the Companys
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
The Thai Trade Competition Act of 1999 (the TCA) prohibits various anti-competitive
practices and empowers the Thai Trade Competition Commission (the TTCC) to order a company
that dominates a market and has market share of more than 75.0% to suspend, cease, or vary its
market share. In addition, under the TCA, the TTCC has the power to issue written orders to require a
company that has engaged in unfair business practices to suspend, cease, rectify or vary its business
practices. On January 18, 2007, the TTCC issued an announcement setting two criteria to determine a
monopoly, which are 1) such person must have a market share of any particular product or service of
50.0% or more and have a sale volume of such product or service of Baht one billion or more in the
previous fiscal year or 2) such person must be one of the top three operators in any particular product
or service market who has a market share of 75.0% or more and one of the top three operators must
have a sale volume of such particular product or service of Baht one billion or more in the previous
fiscal year. If a monopoly acts unfairly, such as fixing an unfair price or determining an unfair
condition, the TTCC has the power under the TCA to order such monopoly to suspend, cease or vary
such action. Because the Company is one of the largest beer and spirits producers in Thailand and has
a high market share in Thailand for many of its products, the Company may, from time to time, be
subject to litigation from competitors and others for alleged violations of these provisions.
Consequently, the TCA and any regulations promulgated under it could have an adverse effect on the
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company.
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1.1.20 Thai Beverage is a holding company and will depend on dividend distributions from its
principal operating Subsidiaries to enable it to meet its financial obligations.
The Company is a holding company with limited operations and limited assets other than its
interests in its Subsidiaries. The Company will be dependent on dividend distributions from its
principal operating Subsidiaries to meet its obligations, including the payment of principal and
interest on its indebtedness (please see the details of the dividend policy in Section 8.3 - Dividend
Policy).
1.2
Risk Relating to Holding of shares in the Company
1.2.1
Availability of secondary market in Thailand for the trading of ordinary shares of ThaiBev
This offering of existing shares will occur before ThaiBev received the SET's decision
whether or not to list the ordinary shares of ThaiBev on the SET. Therefore, investors may face
liquidity risks in relation to the trading of shares of ThaiBev on the secondary market in Thailand
and/or may not be able to sell at a price they expect if shares of ThaiBev are not listed.
1.2.2
On-line system for trading securities across the SET and the SGX-ST is unavailable.
As the on-line system for trading securities across the SET and the SGX-ST is unavailable,
shareholders of ThaiBev are unable to promptly trade its shares deposited with the TSD on the
SGX-ST by on-line system and to promptly trade their shares deposited with CDP on the SET by the
online-system.
In the case that the investor would like to trade their shares deposited with CDP on the SET,
the investor must withdraw the shares from CDP in the form of share certificate and subsequently
deposit them with the TSD. This process takes approximately 16 business days. Therefore, there
might be risks of fluctuations of share prices in the market and of fluctuations in the exchange rate
between Singapore Dollar and Thai Baht to such investor in the interim.
Similarly, if the investor would like to trade their shares deposited with the TSD on the
SGX-ST, the investor must withdraw their shares from the TSD in the form of share certificate and
subsequently deposit them in an account opened with CDP. The Company estimates that the
withdrawal may take approximately 14 business days. Therefore, there might be risks of fluctuations
of share prices in the market and of fluctuations in the exchange rate between Singapore Dollar and
Thai Baht to such investor in the interim.
1.2.3
Dual listing on the SET and the SGX-ST subjects the Company to both laws and
regulations governing companies listed in Thailand and in Singapore.
Although the Company has been subject to the rules and regulations governing companies
listed on the SGX-ST since its initial public offering in May 2006, it has not been subject to the rules
and regulations governing companies listed on the SET. Therefore, dual listing on the SET and the
SGX-ST will subject the Company to the rules and regulations of both securities exchanges, which
will consequently increase its management expenses in terms of its personnels working hours and
procurement of legal and accounting advices in order to comply with the laws and regulations. The
Company aims to comply with any stricter regulations between the two securities exchanges in order
to avoid any breach of applicable regulations of the two securities exchanges.
1.2.4
Future sale of shares by the Principal Shareholders and the availability of a large numbers
of ThaiBev shares for sale may depress the share price.
After this offering, the Principal Shareholders and their related persons will still hold in
aggregate 16,380,139,000 shares or 65.23% of paid up capital, costs of acquisition of which are lower
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than the current offered price to public. Therefore, the investor may be affected if the share price
decreases as a result of the aforementioned shareholders selling their shares.
In addition, the sale of significant numbers of shares by the Principal Shareholders or an
expectation of sale of significant numbers of shares may affect the share price of ThaiBev. ThaiBev
is unable to predict what effect (if any) on the sale price the future sale of shares or the availability of
shares for sale in the future would cause. The sale of a large number of shares on the SET after listing
the shares on the SET or the expectation of such sale may adversely affect the market price of
ThaiBev shares.
1.2.5
Change of the price of shares on the SGX-ST
While the offered shares are still unavailable to trade on the SET, not until the first trading
day will the investor who purchases the offered shares be able to trade such shares on the SET. This
may cause the sale price of ThaiBev shares currently traded on the SGX-ST to be lower than this
subscription price. This may adversely affect the sale price of ThaiBev shares, which may be lower
than the investors subscription price.
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2.
Nature of Business
2.1
History and Significant Developments
2.1.1
History
ThaiBev was incorporated as a public company in Thailand on October 29, 2003, under the
name Thai Beverage Public Company Limited with initial registered capital of Baht 20,000.0 million
(and later increased its paid-up capital to Baht 22,000.0 million, Baht 24,444.5 million and Baht
25,110.0 million in December 2003, May 2006 and July 2006, respectively). Its objective is to engage
in businesses in relation to the production and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and
other by-products as well as any other related businesses through its Subsidiaries. ThaiBev acts as the
center for management and support as well as overseeing the overall operation of the Company. In May
2006, ThaiBev conducted a public offering of shares to investors outside Thailand and domestic
institutional investors and listed all of its shares on the SGX-ST. As of June 30, 2008, ThaiBev had the
registered capital equaling Baht 29,000.0 million with paid-up capital of Baht 25,110.0 million.
In 2006, the Company also purchased shares and acquired businesses of 20 companies, namely,
Pacific Spirits (UK) Limited (having 15 Subsidiaries and 3 associated companies) and Best Spirits
Company Limited from existing shareholders of the said companies which were under common control.
This has supported foreign businesses of the Company under the supervision of IBHL. In addition,
according to the expansion plan to cover non-alcoholic beverage business, ThaiBev acquired the
business of S.P.M. Foods and Beverages Co. (engaging in the production and distribution of drinking
water, electrolyte beverage, juices and seasoning sauce) in November 2007. Subsequently in 2008, the
Company established Thai Drinks Co. to support the improvement and expansion of drinking water
business. In January 2008, the Company purchased assets used for the operation of production and sale
of energy drink and ready-to-drink coffee from Wrangyer Beverage Co. In addition, in September 2008,
ThaiBev purchased shares of Oishi Group Plc. (engaging in the operation of Japanese restaurants and
production and distribution of food and beverages) in the amount of 43.9% of Oishi Group Plc.s paidup shares and made a tender offer to purchase all securities of Oishi Group Plc. On November 18, 2008,
ThaiBev held 89.9% of the issued shares of Oishi Group Plc. In September 2008, ThaiBev sold all
shares of Thai Alcohol Plc. As of September 30, 2008, ThaiBev had direct and indirect shareholdings in
86 Subsidiaries and 3 associated companies.
On September 11, 2008, the major shareholders of ThaiBev, as appeared in the shareholders
register book, were Good Show Holdings Limited, Risen Mark Enterprise Ltd., Mr. Charoen
Sirivadhanabhakdi, Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi and Siriwana Co., having shareholdings of
13.91%, 12.72%, 12.57%, 12.57% and 8.75% of the total paid-up shares of ThaiBev, respectively.
Following its establishment, ThaiBev has restructured its business as set out below.
Business restructuring
ThaiBev was established in 2003 to combine beverage-related businesses of the Principal
Shareholders and their business associates, who operate 89 companies that have separate operations,
into a single group of companies. Of these 89 companies, 65 companies were consolidated during 2003
and 2004, 4 companies were consolidated during 2005 and 20 companies were consolidated during
2006. Prior to the business restructuring, these businesses were under the common control of the
Principal Shareholders and their business associates of ThaiBev.
As the Principal Shareholders who are controlling persons of ThaiBev have a controlling power
over the businesses and operations of companies being consolidated to ThaiBev, both before and after
the business restructuring, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a
business combination involving entities and businesses under the common control. Accordingly, the
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transfer of businesses and operations has been accounted for in a manner similar to the pooling of
interest method. Those assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities have been accounted for at book value
of the transferred businesses.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses,
which could be clearly identified as being related to the business and operation of the combined
companies, will be incorporated in the consolidated financial statements at its book value recorded by
those companies after the adjustment of related party transaction with the major shareholders who
control those companies. As for the unidentifiable expenses, they will be allocated according to the
percentage of sales volume. The management believes that such expense allocating criteria is
appropriate.
In 2005, the Company acquired the businesses which were under the common control, i.e.
Cosmos Co., T.C.C. International Ltd., Beer Chang Co. and Archa Beer Co. from the Principal
Shareholders who have controlling power over the businesses and operations of the 4 companies that
were consolidated to the Company, both before and after the business consolidation. Thus, the
consolidation of businesses and operations has been accounted for in a manner similar to the pooling of
interest method as implemented in the business restructuring in 2003. ThaiBev has prepared the
consolidated financial statements as if the business has been combined since the beginning of period.
In the aforementioned acquisitions, there has been an increased difference from business
restructuring of Baht 6,326.7 million, which was the difference between the remuneration paid by
ThaiBev to the Principal Shareholders equaling Baht 9,646.0 million and the net book value of the
identifiable assets of the 4 companies as at the transfer date in an amount of Baht 3,319.4 million.
Later in 2006, the Company acquired 20 companies which were under the common control,
namely, Pacific Spirits (UK) Limited (having 15 Subsidiaries and 3 associated companies) and Best
Spirits Company Limited. In such acquisitions, there has been an increased difference from business
restructuring of Baht 1,162.1 million, which was the difference between the remuneration paid by the
Company to the Principal Shareholders equaling Baht 1,505.2 million and the net book value of the
identifiable assets of the 4 companies as at the transfer date in an amount of Baht 343.1 million.
In 2006 and 2005, prior to the business consolidation, some companies which are now
subsidiaries of ThaiBev had increased their registered capitals in the amount of Baht 27.0 million and
Baht 46.6 million, respectively. Further, there was a reserve from the conversion of financial statements
of the said Subsidiaries equaling Baht 8.5 million and Baht 17.7 million, respectively, as well as profit
(loss) of various businesses transferred to ThaiBev before the business restructuring in an amount of
Baht (23.9) million and Baht 204.5 million, respectively.
2.1.2
Significant Developments
Significant developments of ThaiBev are set out below:
October 1977
The Principal Shareholders acquired Sangsom Co. for the

production of Sangsom rum.
May 1983
The Principal Shareholders successfully won the bidding for

concessions offered by the Government to build and operate
12 distilleries in Thailand.
April 1986
The Principal Shareholders merged their spirits business

with the Sura Maharasadorn Group, a licensee of the
Government-owned Mekhong brand.
July 1988
The Principal Shareholders acquired Red Bull Co.
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May 1994
The Bang Ban brewery commenced its operation.
March 1995
A joint venture between Carlsberg A/S and the Principal

Shareholders introduced Chang Beer in Thailand.
July 1998
The Principal Shareholders acquired United Winery Co.
December 1998
Chang Beer became a market leader with a market share of

approximately 54.0% of the total beer production in
Thailand, according to Canadean.
July 1999
The Principal Shareholders acquired the Bang Ban brewery

from their joint venture with Carlsberg A/S.
January 2000
After the expiry of Government concessions, the Principal

Shareholders purchased 12 distilleries from the Government,
including the distillery that produced the Mekhong brand.
October 2001
The Kamphaengphet brewery commenced its operation.
August 2002
The Principal Shareholders acquired Thai Alcohol Plc.
October 2003
The Principal Shareholders established ThaiBev as a holding

company to consolidate all subsidiaries into a single group.
June 2004
The Company commenced the expansion of production

capacity of the Kamphaengphet brewery.
October 2005
The Company purchased all shares of Beer Chang Co.,

Archa Beer Co., T.C.C. International Ltd. and Cosmos Co.
January 2006
The Office of the SEC approved a public offering of newly

issued shares of ThaiBev to investors outside Thailand and
domestic institutional investors.
May 2006
The Company made a public offering of increased shares to

investors outside Thailand and domestic institutional
investors and listed those securities on the SGX-ST.
October 2006
The Company purchased all assets of Sinsurang Co.

including 1 distillery.
October 2006
The Company purchased all shares of Pacific Spirits (UK)

Limited and Best Spirits Company Limited.
September 2007
The Company purchased almost all shares of United Products

Co.
October 2007
The Company expanded the production capacity of the

Kamphaengphet brewery to 900.0 million liters per annum.
November 2007
The Company purchased almost all shares of S.P.M. Foods

and Beverages Co.
January 2008
The Company purchased assets used for the operation of

production and distribution of energy drink and ready-todrink coffee from Wrangyer Beverage Co.
The Company entered into the memorandum of
understanding in relation to the purchase of ordinary shares
in Carabaotawandang Co. which produces and distributes
energy drink. However, as of November 18, 2008, the
Company have not yet reached and entered into the share
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purchase agreement.
September 2008
The Company sold all shares of Thai Alcohol Plc. and

purchased shares of Oishi Group Plc. in the amount of
43.9% of the total paid-up shares of Oishi Group Plc. and
made a tender offer to purchase all securities of Oishi Group
Plc. On November 18, 2008, the Company held 89.9% of
the issued shares of Oishi Group Plc.
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2.2
Business Overview
ThaiBevs principal businesses are the production and sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages and other by-products as well as any other related businesses through its Subsidiaries and
associated companies. ThaiBevs businesses can be categorized into 10 domestic departments and/or
groups and overseas businesses. Each department and/or group has a clear operational duty. ThaiBev
acts as the center for management and support as well as overseeing the overall operation of the
Company.
The nature of business of each department and/or group and the shareholding ratio (both direct
and indirect) are as follows:
(1)
Brewery Group
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
BeerThai Plc.
Beer, drinking water and soda water
100.0
BeerThip Co.
100.0
Cosmos Co.
100.0
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Sangsom Co.
Distillery
100.0
Red Bull Co.
Distillery
100.0
United Winery Co.
Distillery
100.0
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Distillery
100.0
Fuengfuanant Co.
Distillery
100.0
Athimart Co.
Distillery
100.0
S.S. Karnsura Co.
Distillery
100.0
Kankwan Co.
Distillery
100.0
Theparunothai Co.
Distillery
100.0
Thanapakdi Co.
Distillery
100.0
Mongkolsamai Co.
Distillery
100.0
Simathurakij Co.
Distillery
100.0
Kanchanasingkorn Co.
Distillery
100.0
Luckchai Liquor Trading Co.
Distillery
100.0
Nateechai Co.
Distillery
100.0
Sura Piset Thipparat Co.
Distillery
100.0
Subsidiaries
(2)
Distillery Group
Subsidiaries
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Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Holding Company
100.0
Distillery
98.0(1)
Subsidiaries
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Wrangyer Beverage (2008) Co.*
Production and distribution of energy

drinks and ready-to-drink coffee
100.0
S.P.M. Foods and Beverages

Co.
Production and distribution of drinking

water, electrolyte beverages, juices and
seasoning sauces
83.2(2)
Thai Drinks Co.**
Distribution of drinking water

and soda water
100.0
Oishi Trading Co.
Production and distribution

of beverages
89.9(3)
Subsidiaries
Sura Piset Phatra Lanna Co.
United Products Co.
(3)
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Business
* Renamed from Maharaj Agriculture Co. on February 19, 2008

** Established in July 15, 2008
(4)
Food Business Group

Subsidiaries
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Oishi Group Plc.
Operation of Japanese restaurants

Production and distribution of food
and beverages
89.9
Oishi Ramen Co.
Operation of Japanese restaurants
89.9(4)
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
(5)
Trademark Group
Subsidiaries
Beer Chang Co.
Production of beer concentrate and

trademark owner
100.0
Archa Beer Co.
Production of beer concentrate and

trademark owner
100.0
Trademark owner
100.0
Thai Beverage Brands Co. *
* Renamed from T.C.C. International Ltd. on March 25, 2008.

(1)
The shares of United Products Co. are held by Sura Piset Phatra Lanna Co.
(2)
The shares of S.P.M. Foods and Beverages Co. are held by Sura Piset Phatra Lanna Co.
(3)
100% of shares of Oishi Trading Co. are held by Oishi Group Plc.
(4)
100% of shares of Oishi Ramen Co. are held by Oishi Group Plc.
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(6)
Distribution Agent Group(5)

Subsidiaries
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Thipchalothorn Co.
Distribution of beer, drinking water,

soda water and spirits
100.0
Krittayabun Co.

100.0
Surathip Co.

100.0
Sunthronpirom Co.
Distribution of spirits
100.0
Piromsurang Co.
Distribution of spirits
100.0
(7)
Sales Group
(7.1)
Distributors of Beer, Drinking Water and Soda Water Group(6)

Subsidiaries
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Group 1
Pomthip Co.
Distributor of beer, drinking water and

soda water
100.0
Pomkit Co.

soda water
100.0
Pomkung Co.

soda water
100.0
Pomchok Co.

soda water
100.0
Pomcharoen Co.

soda water
100.0
Pomburapa Co.

soda water
100.0
Group 2
(7.2)
Liquor Distribution Group(7)
(5)
Responsible for (i) direct purchases of beer, drinking water, soda water and spirits from the Distributor of
beer, drinking water and soda water Group and Distillery Group; (ii) distribution of these products to the
Beer Marketing Group and Spirits Marketing Group; and (iii) overseeing the marketing overview, advertising
and marketing data collection.
(6)
Responsible for purchases of beer, drinking water, and soda water from the Distribution Agent Group and
resell them to external customers such as distributing agents, retail stores and modern retail stores within their
responsible areas.
(7)
Responsible for purchases of spirits from the group of distributing agencies and resell them to the external
customers such as distributing agents, retail stores and modern retail stores within their responsible areas.
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Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Num Yuk Co.
Spirits distributor
100.0
Num Thurakij Co.
Spirits distributor
100.0
Num Muang Co.
Spirits distributor
100.0
Num Nakorn Co.
Spirits distributor
100.0
Num Palang Co.
Spirits distributor
100.0
Num Kijjakarn Co.
Spirits distributor
100.0
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Domestic marketing
100.0
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Transportation service
100.0
Import and trading agent of equipments
100.0
Feed Addition Co. **
Trading of feeds
100.0
Production of bricks/tiles
100.0
Subsidiaries
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
(8)
Marketing Group
Subsidiaries
Thai Beverage Marketing Co.

(9)
Business Development Group

Subsidiaries
Thai Beverage Logistics Co.*
Charun Business 52 Co.

Thai Beverage Energy Co.***
Production and sale of fertilizer and

biogas
100.0
Thai Molasses Co.
Trading of molasses
99.7
Thai Cooperage Co.
Oak barrel producer
100.0
Construction
100.0
Trading of bottles
100.0
Advertising
100.0
Dhanasindhi Co.
Thai Beverage Recycle Co.****
Dhospaak Co.
* Renamed from Sahatip Transportation Co. on January 30, 2007.

** Renamed its English name from Additive Food Co. on October 1, 2008.
*** Renamed from Bionic Humus Co. on October 17, 2008.
**** Renamed from Bang-Na Logistic Co. on October 1, 2008.
(10)
Others Group
Subsidiaries
Nature of Business
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Shareholding
Percentage
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Vitayathan Co.
Environmental preservation promotion
100.0(8)
Pan Alcohol Co.
Production/distribution of vinegar
(ceased to operate)
100.0(9)
Muangkij Co.
Import of oak woods (ceased to operate)
100.0(10)
Sura Piset Sahasan Co.
Production of spirits (ceased to operate)
100.0(11)
Thai Thum Distillery Co.
Distribution of spirits (ceased to operate)
99.9(12)
Sura Piset Sampan Co.
Production of spirits (ceased to operate)
100.0(13)
Subsidiaries
Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
International Beverage Holdings

Limited
Foreign holding company
100.0
InterBev (Singapore) Limited
Distribution of alcoholic beverages
100.0(14)
InterBev Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
100.0(14)
InterBev (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
100.0(14)
Best Spirits Company Limited
100.0(14)
International Beverage Holdings

(UK) Limited**
Foreign holding company
100.0(14)
Internatinal Beverage Holdings

Limited USA Inc.*
100.0(15)
Blairmhor Limited
Production and distribution of spirits
100.0(15)
Inver House Distillers Limited
Production and distribution of spirits
100.0(16)
Subsidiaries
(11)
Overseas Businesses Group
(8)
The shares of Vitayathan Co. are held by Beer Thai Plc. and other Subsidiaries of ThaiBev in the amount
equaling 100.0%
(9)
The shares of Pan Alcohol Co. are held by Red Bull Co. and other Subsidiaries of ThaiBev in the amount
equaling 100.0%
(10)
The shares of Muangkij Co. are held by Pan International Co. and other Subsidiaries of ThaiBev in the
amount equaling 100.0%
(11)
The shares of Sura Piset Sahasan Co. are held by Sura Piset Phatra Lanna Co. and other Subsidiaries of
ThaiBev in the amount equaling 100.0%
(12)
The shares of Thai Thum Distillery Co. are held by Thai Cooperage Co. and other Subsidiaries of ThaiBev in
the amount equaling 99.9%
(13)
The shares of Sura Piset Sampan Co. are held by Thai Cooperage Co. and other Subsidiaries of ThaiBev in
the amount equaling 100.0%
(14)
The shares of these companies are held by IBHL.
(15)
The shares of this company are held by International Beverage Holdings (UK) Limited.
(16)
The shares of this company are held by Blairmhor Limited.
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Nature of Business
Shareholding
Percentage
Distillery (ceased to operate)
100.0(16)
Distribution of alcohol beverage
100.0)(16)
Dormant
100.0(16)
Holding license to sell alcoholic

beverage
49.5(16)(17)
Inver House Distribution SA
Dormant
50.0(16)(17)
Inver House Polska Limited
44.0(16)(17)
The Balblair Distillery Company

Limited
Dormant
100.0(16)
Speyburn-Glenlivet Distillery
Company Limited
Dormant
100.0(18)
The Knockdhu Distillery

Company Limited
Dormant
100.0(18)
The Pulteney Distillery

Company Limited
Dormant
100.0(18)
Glen Calder Blenders Limited
Dormant
100.0(19)
Hankey Bannister Limited
Dormant
100.0(19)
R. Carmichael & Sons Limited
Dormant
100.0(19)
J MacArthur Junior & Company

Limited
Dormant
100.0(19)
Mason & Summers Limited
Dormant
100.0(19)
James Catto & Company

Limited
Dormant
100.0(19)
Subsidiaries
Blairmhor Distillers Limited
Wee Beastie Limited
Moffat & Towers Limited
Liquorland Limited
* Renamed from InterBev USA Inc. on February 7, 2007.

** Renamed from Pacific Spirits (UK) Limited on December 2, 2007.
Businesses in Thailand
1.
Brewery Group
The Company engages in the production and distribution of
beer, drinking water, soda water and by-products. In this segment, BeerThai Plc., BeerThip Co. and
Cosmos Co. are operators of 1 brewery located at Kamphaengphet Province and 2 breweries at
Ayudhaya Province, respectively, with the total production capacity of about 1,550.0 million liters per
year. BeerThai Plc., BeerThip Co. and Cosmos Co. are producers of drinking water and soda water
under the trademark Chang and beer under the trademarks Chang, Chang Light, Chang
Draught, Archa and Federbru. In 2007, the brewery group had an aggregate market share of
approximately 46.7% of the total domestic beer market. In addition, the Company also engages in the
brewery and distribution of beer in foreign countries through IBHL and IBHLs Subsidiaries.
(17)
The existing shareholders are outside organizations and not the related person of the Company or the
Principal Shareholders.
(18)
The shares of this company are held by Blairmhor Distillers Limited.
(19)
The shares of this company are held by Inver House Distillers Limited.
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As for the financial year ended December 31, 2005 to 2007 and the six-month period ended
June 30, 2008, the brewery group had their sales revenue before intersegment elimination in the amount
of Baht 42,277.0 million (before the restatement of financial statements), Baht 46,103.2 million, Baht
47,557.3 million and Baht 21,272.0 million, representing 44.5%, 47.1%, 47.3% and 41.6% of the total
sales revenue of the Company, respectively.
The introduction of Chang beer to the Thai market in 1995 by the Company was considered as
an increase of options for consumers in the beer market, where the choices of products were limited at
that time. Archa beer was launched in 2004 with lower degrees of alcohol than Chang beer, followed by
Chang Light and Chang Draught for consumers who prefer beer with lower degrees of alcohol. As a
result, the sales volume of beer of the Company was increased to 956.8 million liters in 2007, 30.9% of
which was Archa beer compared to the total sales of all brands of beer of the Company. With the
determination to continuously maintain its quality, Archa beer was awarded the Gold Medal at the
Australian International Beer Awards in 2007 in the category of European Style Lager Large
International Brewery Section where Chang beer was awarded the Gold Medal from the same
competition in 1998 in the category of International Beer regardless of degrees.
In order to maintain the market leader position and the continuity of beer production to feed the
market in the future, the Company has expanded its beer brewery capacity in Kamphaengphet Province,
which was completed in October 2007. This increased the brewing capacity of Kamphaengphet brewery
to 900.0 million liters per year. Such capacity makes Kamphaengphet brewery one of the largest
breweries in South East Asia region. When combined with the Bang Ban and Cosmos breweries in
Ayudhaya Province, the Company will have the total brewery capacity of 1,550.0 million liters per
year.
The Company is determined to uphold such success by introducing new beer products into the
market during suitable periods by launching high-level products in order to be consistent with the
product development policy of "Premiumization". In April 2008, the Company launched a premium
product under the name Federbru with the purpose of competing with Heineken beer in the premium
beer market, which was not considered as a large market but attracted consumers with high level of
purchasing power. The Company aimed for target groups within the markets of Bangkok and other
major provinces in Thailand. Federbru has been guaranteed by two famous brewery technology
institutions of Germany, which are (1) TUM-Forschungszentrum Weihenstephan; and (2) Technical
University Berlin, VLB in respect of the brewery process of Federbru that it is in accordance with the
German Purity Laws standard (Brewed According to German Purity Law 1516).
In the first quarter of 2008, the Company had a reclassification of its business segments whereby
the operating results of drinking water and soda water have been separated from the brewery group and
reclassified into the non-alcoholic beverage group. However, the Company did not restate the first half of
2007 financials to be comparable to the first half of 2008 since the sales volume of drinking water and
soda were not material.
2.
Distillery Group
The Company operates the business of distillery and
distribution of white spirits, compounded spirits (Chinese herb spirits), fermented spirits and brown
spirits as well as by products and raw materials. There are 18 domestic distilleries with the production
capacity of 819.0 million liters per year. The Company has many well-known trademarks such as white
spirits named Ruang Khao and Pai-Thong, Chinese herb spirits named Chiang-Chun, Chu Sib
Neaw and Sua Dum and brown spirits named Sangsom, Mekhong, Mungkorn Thong, Crown
99, Hong Thong and Blend 285. In 2005, the distillery group had an aggregate market share of
approximately 74.0% of the total domestic spirits market (the Company does not have the data for its
domestic market share of spirits in 2006 and 2007, however, the Company believes that the domestic
market share in years 2006 and 2007 are not significantly different from year 2005). Furthermore, the
Company also engages in the distillery and distribution of spirits in foreign countries through IBHL and
IBHLs subsidiaries.
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As for the financial year ended December 31, 2005 to 2007 and the six-month period ended
June 30, 2008, the distillery group had sales revenue before intersegment elimination in the amount of
Baht 52,811.0 million (before the restatement of financial statements), Baht 51,576.1 million, Baht
52,940.2 million and Baht 28,718.5 million, representing 55.6%, 52.7%, 52.7% and 56.2% of the total
sales revenue of the Company, respectively.
In October 2006, the Company launched a product of brown spirits branded Blend 285 into
the market, targeting to customers who sought higher quality products with affordable price. The
premiumization of products was expressed in many forms such as special gift box, non refillable cap
and modern packaging design in western style. Blend 285 was very popular achieving the sales volume
of 14.8 million liters in 2007. This success reflects the strength of the Companys distribution network,
which resulted in its ability to effectively penetrate the market within a short period of time.
In September 2007, the Company purchased the business of United Products Co., which
engaged in the businesses of distillery and distribution of spirits as well as providing distillery service to
outside parties. Major products of United Products Co. are white spirits branded Mhee Khao and
Mungkorn Thajeen. United Products Co. has a distillery located in Nakornpathom Province with the
distillery capacity of 11.0 million liters per year. Moreover, United Products Co. has also been hired to
produce spirits named Bacardi Breezer under the name Bacardi. The Company has agreed to renew
the contract with Bacardi for another year and is in the process of arranging for an extension of contract
term.
3.
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Group
In the first quarter of 2008, the Company
reclassified its business segments, whereby the Company added its non-alcoholic beverages as another
business segment. The products of this group include energy drinks, ready-to-drink coffee, soda water,
drinking water and other non-alcoholic beverages. As a result, such reclassification will include the
operating performance of soda water and drinking water, which was formerly included in brewery
group, in non-alcoholic beverage group. The Company has expanded its business to cover nonalcoholic beverage business by acquiring assets of domestic companies which engage in the production
and distribution of energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee, and purchasing shares of S.P.M. Foods and
Beverages Co. In September 2008, ThaiBev purchased shares of Oishi Group Plc. in the amount of
43.9% of the total paid-up shares of Oishi Group Plc. and made a tender offer to purchase all securities
of Oishi Group Plc. On November 18, 2008, ThaiBev held 89.9% of the issued shares of Oishi Group
Plc.
Currently, the non-alcoholic beverage group is relatively small, compared to other business
segments of the Company. However, the Company expects an increased growth of this segment in the
future. The sales revenue of the non-alcoholic beverage group in the second quarter of 2008 is Baht
220.8 million, which was increased from Baht 144.1 million in the first quarter of 2008.
As for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the non-alcoholic beverage group had sales
revenue before intersegment elimination in the amount of Baht 364.9 million, representing
approximately 0.7% of the total sales revenue of the Company.
4.
Related and Other Businesses Group Apart from the above business segments,
ThaiBev also holds shares of various companies engaging in other related businesses such as
purchasing of molasses, purchasing of equipments, sale of feeds, brick and tile production and fertilizer
production. As for the financial year ended December 31, 2005 and 2006 (before the restatement of
financial statements), the other businesses segment had sales revenue before intersegment elimination
in the amount of Baht 6,633 million and Baht 7,155.1 million, representing approximately 7.0% and
7.3% of the total sales revenue of the Company.
Since the third quarter of 2007, the Company has prepared the information according to the
reclassification of business segments in order to make the operating performance reporting clearer.
Most entries of related business segments arisen within the Company will not be separately displayed
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but will be allocated into the main business segments. In addition, as a result of the acquisition of shares
in Oishi Group Plc., the Company will have another main business segment, i.e. food business group
which comprises of food and Japanese restaurants.
Overseas businesses
The overseas businesses are undertaken by IBHL. The administration is implemented by 4
regional offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom. IBHLs
operation includes the management of Scotch Whisky business of 5 distilleries in Scotland.
IBHL is a registered company in Hong Kong, which owned by ThaiBev. Up to the present,
IBHL holds shares of various Subsidiaries in 6 countries as follows:
1.
InterBev (Singapore) Limited
2.
3.
InterBev (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
4.
International Beverage Holdings Limited USA, Inc.
5.
International Beverage Holdings (UK) Limited and associated companies including

6.
Best Spirits Company Limited which is located in Hong Kong
IBHL is responsible for overseeing the Companys overseas businesses covering production,
marketing and distribution of alcoholic beverages distilled in Thailand, Scotch Whisky, Whisky and
fermented spirits from China.
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Past 2 Issuer of Securities
Shareholding structure of ThaiBev as of November 18, 2008 is shown in the diagram below.
100%
Trademark Group
Distillery Group 1
100%
100%
BeerThip Co.
100%
Cosmos Co.
Thai Beverage Brands Co.

100%
Beer Chang Co.
100%
Sangsom Co.
100%
Fuengfuanant Co.
100%
BeerThai Plc.
100%
Brewery Group
Distillery Group 2
Archa Beer Co.
Thanapakdi Co.
100%
Kanchanasingkorn Co.
100%
Sura Piset Thippaharat Co.
100%
Best Spirits Company Limited
100%
InterBev
Nateechai Co.
100%
Pomkit Co.
100%
Pomchok Co.
100%
100%
Luckchai Liquor Trading Co.

100%
Pomcharoen Co.
100%
100%
International Beverage Holdings (UK) Limited
United Winery Co.

100%
Sura Piset Phatra Lanna Co.
97.98%
Pomkung Co.
100%
100%
100%
Theparunothai Co.
International Group
100%
International Beverage Holdings Limited
Pomthip Co.
100%
100%
Simathurakij Co.
S.S. Karnsura Co.

100%
Kankwan Co.
100%
100%
Vitayathan Co.
100%
100%
Red Bull Co.*
Athimart Co.
100%
100%
Mongkolsamai Co.
Beer Marketing Group
Distillery Group 3
100%
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
100%
(Singapore) Limited
100%
InterBev
(Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
100%
International Beverage Holdings Limited USA, Inc.
100%
Blairmhor Limited
Pomburapa Co.
100%
Blairmhor
United Products Co.

58.55%
Distillers Limited
100%
The Knockdhu Distillery Company Limited
Sura Piset Sahasan Co. **

83.20%
S.P.M. Foods and Beverages Co.
100%
Speyburn -Glenlivet Distillery Company Limited
100%
The Pulteney Distillery Company Limited
100%
Liquor Marketing Group

100%
Num Yuk Co.
100%
Num Thurakij Co.
100%
Num Muang Co.
100%
Num Nakorn Co.
100%
Num Palang Co.
100%
Num Kijjakarn Co.
Distribution Agent Group
Related Business Group
Transportation
100%
100%
100%
Thipchalothorn Co.
100%
Thai Beverage Energy Co.

100%
Feed Addition Co.
Thai Beverage Logistics Co.
Krittayabun Co.
100%
Surathip Co.
100%
Sunthornpirom Co.
100%
Piromsurang Co.
Marketing
Food Business
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
100%
89.9%
100%
Thai Beverage Marketing Co.
Wrangyer Beverage (2008) Co.
100%
Oishi Ramen Co.
100%
Thai Drinks Co.
Oishi Trading Co.
100%
Dhanasindhi Co.
100%
100%
6 Non-Operating subsidiaries
49.49%
Liquorland Limited
44%
Inver House Polska Limited
100%
Wee Beastie Limited
50.02%
Inver House Distribution SA
100%
Moffat & Towers Limited
Dhospaak Co.
100%
Thai Beverage Recycle Co.
99.72%
Thai Molasses Co.
Thai Cooperage Co. ***
100%
Thai Thum Distillery Co.
Thai Cooperage Co.***

100%
100%
Oishi Group Plc.
100%
100%
Charun Business 52 Co.
The Balblair Distillery Company Limited
100%
4.88%
Sura Piset Sahasan Co. **

58.63%
Sura Piset Sampan Co.
Muangkij Co.
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Red Bull Co.*
93.50%
36.57%
33.83%
7.54%
100%
Pan Alcohol Co.
2.3
Revenue structure
Since the third quarter of 2007, the Company has prepared the operating performance
reporting according to the reclassification of business segments in order to make the reporting clearer.
Most entries of related business segments arisen within the Company will not be separately displayed
but will be allocated into the operating performance of main business segments comprising segment
of beer, soda water and drinking water, segment of spirits, segment of non-alcoholic beverages and
segment of industrial alcohol (ThaiBev has sold all shares in Thai Alcohol Plc. which operated the
business of production and distribution of industrial alcohol in September 2008). The information
classified according to business segments of the same period in 2006 has been adjusted for
comparison with 2007.
In addition, in the first quarter of 2008, the Company adjusted the operating performance
reporting by adding non-alcoholic beverage segment which currently includes energy drinks, readyto-drink coffee, soda water, drinking water and other non-alcoholic beverages as well as food and
Japanese restaurant business. As a result, such business segment will include the operating
performance of soda water and drinking water, which was formerly included in brewery business
segment. However, the Company did not make any adjustment of the same period in 2007 for
comparison with 2008 due to the insignificant sales volume of soda water and drinking water.
Currently, the Companys main business segments are beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage
businesses.
As ThaiBev operates its business as a holding company, the main revenue of ThaiBev is
generated from profit sharing of the companies in which ThaiBev has invested. The sales revenue
structure that is the main revenue of ThaiBev according to the consolidated financial statements ended
December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, are shown below:
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Business segments
1. Beer(1)
(2)
2. Spirits
2005
Million
Baht
42,277.0
44.5
52,811.0
55.6
3. Non-alcoholic
beverages(3)
4. Industrial
alcohol(4)
5. Related
businesses(5)
2006
(before
restatement)
Million
Baht
2006
(after restated)
Six-month period
ended June 30,
2008
2007
Million
Baht
Million
Baht
Million
Baht
46,641.0
47.7
46,103.2
47.1
47,557.3
47.3
21,272.0
41.6
51,428.3
52.6
51,576.1
52.7
52,940.2
52.7
28,718.5
56.2
364.9
0.7
869.2
0.9
1,205.0
1.2
1,205.0
1.2
966.0
1.0
756.8
1.5
6,633.0
7.0
7,155.1
7.3
6. Elimination
(7,686.8)
(8.1)
(8,631.6)
(8.8)
(1,086.4)
(1.1)
(922.5)
(0.9)
(29.3)
(0.1)
Total revenue
from sales
94,903.4
100.0
97,797.9
100.0
97,797.9
100.0
100,540.9
100.0
51,082.9
100.0
2.4
Competitive Strengths
The Company believes that the Company has the following competitive strengths:
Leading producer and distributor

According to Canadean, the Company is one of the leading brewer and distiller in Thailand
(based on sales and production volumes). In 2007, the Companys beer products had an aggregate
domestic market share of 46.7% of the total sales volumes of beer. The Company believes that the
Company is one of the largest distillers in Thailand. The Company also believes that the Company is
one of the largest distillers and brewer in Southeast Asia based on the sales volume. The Companys
leading market position in both the beer and spirits markets has enabled the Company to establish an
extensive distribution network throughout Thailand and has enhanced its ability to obtain favorable
terms from its customers and suppliers.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Operated by BeerThai Plc., BeerThip Co., Cosmos Co., Thipchalothorn Co., Krittayabun Co., Surathip Co.,
Pomthip Co., Pomkit Co., Pomkung Co., Pomchok Co., Pomcharoen Co., Pomburapa Co., Feed Addition
Co. and IBHL Group.
Operated by Sangsom Co., Red Bull Co., United Winery Co., Sura Bangyikhan Co., Fuengfuanant Co.,
Athimart Co., S.S. Karnsura Co., Kankwan Co., Theparunothai Co., Thanapakdi Co., Mongkolsamai Co.,
Simathurakij Co., Kanchanasingkorn Co., Luckchai Liquor Trading Co., Nateechai Co., Thipchalothorn
Co., Krittayabun Co., Surathip Co., Sunthronpirom Co., Piromsurang Co., Num Yuk Co., Num Kijjakarn
Co., Num Palang Co., Num Muang Co., Num Nakorn Co., Num Thurakij Co., Thai Molasses Co., Bionic
Humus Co., Thai Cooperage Co., Sura Piset Thipparat Co., United Products Co. and IBHL Group.
Operated by Wrangyer Beverage (2008) Co., S.P.M. Foods and Beverages Co. and Thai Drinks Co.
Operated by Thai Alcohol Plc. The Company has sold all shares of Thai Alcohol Plc. since September
2008.
Operated by Pan International (Thailand) Co., Dhospaak Co., Thai Beverage Recycle Co.,
Sahatipkarnkonsong Co., Thai Beverage Marketing Co., Dhanasindhi Co., Charun Business 52 Co., Sura
Piset Phatra Lanna Co., Vitayathan Co., Banglen Agriculture Co., Sint Ek Panich Co., Pan Alcohol Co.,
Sura Piset Thipparat Co., Muangkij Co., Sura Piset Sahasan Co., Sura Piset Sampan Co., Thai Thum
Distillery Co., IBHL, InterBev (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., InterBev Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and InterBev
(Singapore) Limited.
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Attractive growth prospects in existing markets

The Company believes that its markets for beer and spirits are growing and that the Company
is well-placed to capture this market growth as well as growth in related markets. According to
Canadean, the Thai beer market grew at the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% per
annum from 1999 to 2007 in terms of sales volume. The Company expects such market will continue
growing due to an expanding customer base and an increasing consumption per capita trend. In
addition, the Thai spirits market is also growing. The sales volumes of its brown spirits have grown
rapidly in recent years, which offset the declining demand for lower-priced Chinese herb spirits. The
Company is well positioned in the spirits market as the Company is one of the leaders in both white
and brown spirits in terms of sales volume. The Company expects that it will have an increase in
market share of drinking water and soda water markets. Currently, the actual utilization of its
production capacity is lower than that of the designed production capacity.
Strong brand recognition
The Company believes that many of its products are well-known in Thailand, with a
reputation for quality, taste and Thai character. Chang Beer product is one of the highest consumed
beer in Thailand. The Companys portfolio of popular local spirits, including traditional white spirits,
Chinese herb spirits and brown spirits are consumed widely by Thai people. Sangsom is the
Companys flagship spirits brand and is well recognized in Thailand for its international quality.
Mekhong is a traditional rum with a long heritage in Thailand. The Companys production processes
gives its leading brands a unique flavor, which differentiates its products from those of its
competitors. In addition, the Company continuously increases its brand recognition in Thailand and
abroad with strategic marketing investments in various aspects, including a sponsorship of leading
sports teams such as Everton.
Extensive distribution network and well-established relationships with distributors
The Company has more than 900 salespersons, over 4,000 vehicles and approximately 400
warehouses, which enable the Company to distribute its products of various brands through an
extensive distribution network of approximately 400,000 points throughout Thailand. In addition, the
Company has long-standing relationships with its agents and distributors. The Company believes its
distribution system is one of the most established and far-reaching networks in Thailand. The
Company has integrated distribution network for beer and spirits and it sees significant potential to
further leverage its distribution platform to sell other products, such as non-alcoholic beverages, to the
marketplace. Although the Company currently does not distribute a significant quantity of third party
products through its network, the Company possesses a capability to do such activity if attractive
business prospects arise. In addition, the Company has a team responsible for its premium beverages
in order to establish relationship with various distribution channels, namely hotels, restaurants, bars
and foreign liquor stores in order to prepare them for its new products launched in the future,
especially the products that are priced higher than those the Company currently sells. Such team will
be responsible for developing relationships with various distribution channels to promote its products.
High quality production facilities
The Companys breweries have state-of-the-art production technology in terms of quality,
efficiency and environmental management. The Company has expanded the production capacity of its
Kamphaengphet brewery, which was completed in 2007. The said brewery is one of the largest and
most modern breweries in Asia. The Companys breweries aim to produce beer with the highest
quality that meets international standards and its facilities are sufficiently flexible to support a variety
of brands with minimal additional investment. In addition, the Companys distilleries are wellestablished throughout Thailand and have a long history of producing high quality spirits. The
Companys 18 domestic distilleries were recently refurbished and are operated by an experienced
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management team with substantial production know-how. In both its beer and spirits businesses, the
Company is confident in its ability to produce new products to meet market demands.
Experienced and proven management team
The Companys management team possesses a proven ability to develop and build brand
recognition and deliver growth and profitability. The Companys management team has a proven
track record and leadership in these businesses as evidenced by the introduction of Chang Beer in
1995, which became the market leader in 1998. The Company believes that its management team has
the skill and proficiency to deal with any changes in the marketplace. The Companys continuous
efforts in recruiting executives from international premium beverage businesses place the Company in
a strong position to meet challenges that lie ahead. On the production side, its management team
possesses extensive brewing and distilling as well as non-alcoholic beverage production experience
and technical know-how gained at the Company and elsewhere. The Companys brewery production
staff includes the master brewer qualified technicians, who have been trained at international
brewing institutions in Europe which are professionally accredited for all aspects of knowledge
relating to beer and soft drink production, including raw materials, production processes as well as
machinery and equipments. Further, the Company has conducted an analysis on the consumers to
understand the current market demand. This will allow the Company to be able to produce new
products, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, to precisely meet the demands of consumers.
2.5
Corporate Vision and Mission
Corporate Vision
We will strive to become a leading global beverage company with focus on commercial
excellence, continued premiumization of our products, and professionalism.
Mission: Production and distribution of quality products to consumers
The Company will seek partnerships among its key stakeholders through six guiding
values:
Offer quality products for every customer segment
Satisfy distributors needs by offering professional services
Provide first quartile returns to its shareholders with consistent high revenue growth and
profitability
Become a role model in terms of professionalism, transparency, and good corporate

governance
Trust, empower and reward its staff to make them accountable
Contribute to the public and local communities
2.6
Operation Strategy
2.6.1
Corporate Development Strategy
The Companys corporate development strategy will emphasize on premiumization,

internationalization and professionalisation. The professional development of the Companys
management and other human resources has played an increasing role in the success of the Company
over time. Part of the impetus has been the conversion of the Company from a private company to a
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public company, and there are ongoing measures to allow its management to embrace accountability
and create an organization that is more efficient and focused on operational excellence.
Professionalism is linked to good corporate governance, which will ensure the Company is well-run
on behalf of shareholders. The Company has commenced the introduction of international-standard
metrics that will assist management monitor their performance and thus helps improve its operation
over time.
2.6.2
Domestic Business Strategy
The Companys strategy for the domestic market focuses on the protection of the core
businesses of beer and spirits. The Company intends to continue growing its portfolio and become a
leader in all alcoholic beverage segments. The Company strongly believes that the Thai market has a
potential to grow further as there is still a limited number of brands available and the narrow
segmentation of brands. Thai people aspire to move towards higher quality drinks, whether alcoholic
or non-alcoholic and the Company will have products ready to meet such consumer demand.
At present, the Company is one of the leaders in the economy segment of its beer and spirits
businesses. In the future, the Company will introduce standard and premium products that will extend
its portfolio upwards. This will provide the Company with higher margins and greater profitability
over time. The Company has noted that the spirits market will move toward brown spirits over the
long term and a more balanced portfolio will allow the Company to diversify risks of relying on one
type of product or another over time.
The Company also intends to continue to premiumize its current portfolio. For instance, the
Company has already introduced gift boxes for several spirits products such as Sangsom rum in 2007.
The Company re-launched Hong Thong in 2006 with new packaging that led to a good response from
consumers. These steps will raise the market perception of its products and lead to more sustained
growth in the future.
In order to diversify the portfolio further, the Company will expand further into the nonalcoholic drinks market to offer a complete range of beverages. The Company has already acquired all
the energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee assets of Wrangyer Beverage (2008) Co. in January 2008.
The energy drinks market is growing at approximately 3.0% per annum making it an attractive entry
point into non-alcoholic beverages for the Company. In September 2008, ThaiBev acquired shares of
Oishi Group Plc. in an amount of 43.9% of the total paid-up shares of Oishi Group Plc. and made a
tender offer to purchase all securities of Oishi Group Plc. On November 18, 2008, ThaiBev held
89.9% of the issued shares of Oishi Group Plc. Currently, Oishi Group Plc. holds 99.9% of shares in
Oishi Ramen Co. and Oishi Trading Co. The Oishi Groups core business is the operation of Japanese
restaurants as well as production of food and beverages.
In addition, since the Company owns one of the largest distribution networks in Thailand, the
Company has a plan to make more strategic use of this network over time by offering it to outside
organizations. First, the Company needs to make it more efficient in, and more capable of, handling a
wider range of products. To achieve this, the Company introduced a logistics project in the fourth
quarter of 2008. One of the objectives is to introduce five large distribution centers around Thailand
that would allow the Company to store more products and distribute them to surrounding regions
more efficiently.
2.6.3
Overseas Business Strategy
The Company strongly believes that it must adopt an appropriate route to enter foreign
markets, either through wholly owned or with strategic partners, depending on its determination to
penetrate into that market and market circumstances. The Company actively seeks out distribution
partners. Should its beverages begin to gain traction in a country, the Company would then consider
either contracting local partners for brewing or purchasing a local brewery. As for the markets where
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the Company wants to strengthen its presence, the Company is actively considering additional
investment in existing businesses or start-up companies. In any investment, the Company will
consider a suitable rate of return and potential synergy over investment cost.
Initially, IBHL is focusing on flagship brands such as Chang beer and Mekhong rum (branded
overseas with the legend: the Spirit of Thailand), including single malt whiskies e.g. Balblair, Old
Pulteney, Speyburn and anCnoc and blended scotch whiskies such as Hankey Bannister. IBHL has
identified key focus markets for each brand and is directing its efforts and resources at these brand
market units. IBHL intends to be a global player with a comprehensive portfolio of products.
The Company also believes that local partners and management in each country are important
as they pave ways for the Company to move into new markets without a steep learning curve. Key
international executives are internationally sourced, and chosen for their long experience in the
business. The Company is also assembling a strong talent pool in the areas of sales and marketing
from candidates with wide-ranging experience across both beer and spirits industries. The Company is
doing this by recruitment and through the integration of the commercial team of Inver House
Distribution SA. The Company is at the same time building a strong platform of marketing expertise.
By employing high-quality and experienced management, IBHL intends to expand faster than
it would otherwise be able to do. In some markets, strong local partners will be sought to assist the
Company to work with local distribution networks and overcome indigent cultural and business
practice hurdles.
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3.
Overview of Business Operations
3.1
Nature of Operations
3.1.1
The Companys Products
The Company produces beer, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and by-products from the
brewing and distilling process. In 2007, the Companys aggregate beer and spirits sales volumes
accounted for almost all of the Companys revenue from sales.
The following table sets forth the breakdown of revenue by segments for beer, spirits, nonalcoholic beverages, industrial alcohol, related businesses and the intersegment eliminations for
intersegment as a percentage of the Companys revenue from sales for the periods indicated:
Unit: Percentage of revenue from sales
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
Year Ended December 31,

2005
Beer:
Beer .............................................. 42.6
Drinking water..............................
0.2
Soda water ....................................
0.2
Others(1) ........................................
1.5
Total beer................................... 44.5
Spirits:
White spirits.................................. 30.7
Brown spirits ................................ 24.7
Others ...........................................
0.3
Total spirits................................ 55.6
Non-alcoholic beverages:
Energy drinks............
Drinking water.. ............
Soda water. ...........
Others............
Total non-alcoholic
beverages.
Industrial alcohol(2) .........................
0.9
7.0
Related businesses ..........................
Intersegment eliminations............... (8.1)
Total......................................... 100.0
__________
2006
(before
restated)
2006
(after
restated)
2007
46.1
0.2
0.2
1.3
47.7
46.1
0.2
0.2
0.7
47.1
46.5
0.2
0.1
0.5
47.3
41.6
0.1
41.6
30.1
21.5
1.0
52.6
30.1
21.5
1.2
52.7
27.6
24.0
1.0
52.7
28.9
26.0
1.4
56.2
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.7
1.2
7.3
(8.8)
100.0
1.2
(1.1)
100.0
1.0
(0.9)
100.0
1.5
(0.1)
100.0
(1) Others include sales of used bottles, which the Company purchases from its distributors and sell them to third parties
and related businesses.
(2) In September 2008, ThaiBev sold all the shares of Thai Alcohol Plc., a producer of industrial alcohol.
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The following table sets forth the Companys production volumes of beer, spirits and nonalcoholic beverages for the periods indicated:
Unit: Million liters
Beer:
Spirits:
White spirits(1) ..........................
Brown spirits(2) ..........................
Energy drinks ............................
Ready-to-drink coffee ...............
Drinking water ..........................
Soda water.

2005
2006
2007
914.7
994.4
1,055.6
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
455.9
363.7
92.5
401.6
75.5
322.5
91.6
156.0
62.6
46.9
19.9
47.2
15.9
50.4
12.0
4.9
1.2
27.1
7.0
__________
(1) Includes white spirits, Chinese herb spirits and fermented spirits.
(2) Includes other spirits such as Cooler Club and Thai Sherry which have small production volumes. Since May
2, 2006, the Company has ceased the production of Cooler Club.
The following table sets forth the Companys sales volumes of beer, spirits and non-alcoholic
beverages for the periods indicated:
Beer:
Spirits:
White spirits(1) ...........................
Brown spirits(2) ..........................
Energy drinks ............................
Ready-to-drink coffee ...............
Drinking water ..........................
Soda water.

2005
2006
2007
824.2
923.0
956.8
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
431.1
372.5
133.6
367.4
108.1
329.5
116.9
150.4
61.9
43.2
15.4
42.6
12.6
43.8
10.6
2.9
0.2
23.5
5.6
(1) Includes white spirits, Chinese herb spirits and fermented spirits.
(2) Includes other spirits such as Cooler Club and Thai Sherry which have small sales volumes. Since May 2,
2006, the Company has ceased the production of Cooler Club.
Beer
According to Canadean, the Company is one of the leading beer producers in Thailand by
revenue from sales and production volume. The Company produces, distributes and sells beer in
Thailand under the Chang Beer, Chang Light, Chang Draught, Archa Beer and Federbru brands and
also exports beer to more than 18 countries. In 2007, the Companys revenue from sales of beer was
Baht 46,783.3 million, representing 46.5% of the Companys revenue from sales. During 2007, the
Company sold approximately 956.8 million liters of beer. During 2007, the Companys beer sales
outside Thailand represented less than 0.5% of the Companys revenue from sales of beer. The
Company distributes and sells Chang Beer, Archa Beer and Federbru through its extensive
nationwide distribution network, its distribution agents, direct sales and modern trade channels in
order to reach its customers.
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Chang Beer is an economy segment beer in Thailand, which the

Company targets at mass market consumers. Chang Beer is a lowpriced, full-bodied beer with a 6.4% alcohol content. The suggested
retail price is Baht 36-38 per 640 milliliter bottle. The Company
introduced Chang Beer in Thailand in 1995, and subsequently in
December 1998, it had captured over 50% market share of the total
beer sales in Thailand based on sales volume. In 1998, Chang Beer
won the Gold Medal at the Australian International Beer Awards. In
2007, Chang Beer had a market share of approximately 31.6% of the
total beer sold in Thailand by sales volume. Chang Beer accounted for
66.6% and 73.3% of the Companys total beer segment sales volume
in 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, respectively.
Archa Beer is an economy segment beer which the Company targets
at social drinkers. Archa Beer is a lighter beer than that of Chang
Beer, with a 5.4% alcohol content, and is formulated to capture the
growth in the lower alcohol beer segment. The Company introduced
Archa Beer in Thailand in July 2004, and its target group was set for
those who are beginners. The suggested retail price is Baht 30-33 per
640 milliliter bottle. In 2007, Archa Beer was awarded the Gold
Medal from Australian International Beer Awards. Archa Beer
accounted for 30.9% and 23.7% of the Companys total beer segment
sales volume in 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008,
respectively.
Chang Beer Export is distributed through the Companys international
distributors. Chang Beer Export is a full-bodied beer with a 5.0%
alcohol content, except for Cambodia which has 6.4% alcohol
content. The Company introduced Chang Beer Export in 1996. The
market positioning of Chang Beer Export is determined by the
marketing strategy of the Companys international distributors, but
generally it is positioned as a premium segment beer. Chang Beer
Export accounted for 0.7% and 1.4% of the Companys total beer
segment sales volume in 2007 and the six-month period ended June
30, 2008, respectively.
Chang Draught has a 5.0% alcohol content and is sold at on-premise
establishments. Draught beer is often consumed during festivals and
sporting events. The Company re-introduced Chang Draught in March
2004 after a one-year absence from the market. In 2007 and in the sixmonth period ended June 30, 2008, Chang Draught accounted for
1.4% and 1.3% respectively, of the Companys total beer segment
sales volume. In March 2006, the Company launched Chang Draught
in bottles. The suggested retail price is Baht 36-38 per 640 milliliter
bottle.
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In March 2006, the Company launched Chang Light, a 4.2% alcohol

content beer formulated to capture the growth in the lower alcohol
beer segment. The Company distributes Chang Light in green bottles,
which is a characteristic of premium beer. The suggested retail price
is Baht 39-40 per 640 milliliter bottle. The Company distributes and
sells Chang Light through its distribution network, primarily in urban
areas. In 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, Chang
Light accounted for 0.3% and 0.3% of the Companys total beer
segment sales volume respectively.
In April 2008, the Company launched Federbru which is a premium
beer with 4.7% alcohol content and its target group is high purchasing
power consumers. Federbru has been guaranteed by two reputable
brewery institutions, TUM-Forschungszentrum Weihenstephan and
Technical University Berlin, VLB, that its brewery process is in
accordance with German Purity Laws Brewed According to German
Purity Law 1516. The suggested retail price is Baht 59-62 per 640
milliliter.
The following table sets forth the Companys sales volumes of Chang Beer, Archa Beer,
Chang Beer Export, Chang Draught, Chang Light and Federbru for the periods indicated:
Chang Beer...............
Archa Beer ...............
Chang Beer Export...
Chang Draught .........
Chang Light..............
Federbru..
Total .......................

2005
2006
2007
806.9
814.4
637.1
4.4
85.0
295.7
5.9
6.8
7.0
7.0
14.1
13.5
2.8
3.3
923.0
956.8
824.2

Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
315.9
102.2
6.1
5.5
1.2
0.1
431.1
Beer Packaging. The Company sells the majority of its beer in 640 milliliter glass bottles due
to the consumer preference in Thailand for large bottles, as they are perceived as the best value for
money and are most suitable for consumption at home. Smaller bottles of 330 milliliter are popular in
on-premise establishments, especially among urban consumers. Cans are particularly popular with
supermarket vendors, primarily because cans require less shelf space than an equal volume of bottles.
The Company analyzes sales data on a regular basis in an effort to develop a mix of product
presentations that best satisfies its consumers.
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The following table sets forth the sales volume for each type of packaging for the Companys
beer products for the periods indicated:
Unit: Percentage of sales volume
640 ml glass bottles....

330 ml glass bottles....
330 ml cans ................
Kegs (draught beer)....
Total
2005
82.9
0.8
15.4
0.8
100.0
2006
83.3
0.8
15.0
0.9
100.0
2007
83.3
0.8
15.1
0.8
100.0
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
80.6
1.1
17.5
0.8
100.0
Spirits
The Company believes that it is one of the leading spirits producers in Thailand. The
Company produces, distributes and sells white spirits, Chinese herb spirits, fermented spirits and
brown spirits (rum and whisky) in Thailand and also exports its spirits to more than 20 countries.
Most of the Companys brown spirits are technically a type of rum because they are made from
molasses, but Thai consumers often associate rum with whisky and vice versa. In 2007 and the sixmonths period ended June 30, 2008, the Companys revenue from sales from spirits was Baht
52,940.2 million and Baht 28,718.5 million, representing 52.7% and 56.2% of the Companys revenue
from sales, respectively. During 2007 and the sixmonths period ended June 30, 2008, the Company
sold spirits of approximately 446.4 million liters and 212.2 million liters, respectively. During the said
period, the Companys spirits sales volume outside Thailand represented less than 6.3% and 5.3% of
the Companys revenue from sales, respectively. The Company distributes and sells its spirits
through its distribution network, which utilizes its distribution agents, direct sales and modern trade
channels to reach the customers.
White Spirits, Chinese Herb Spirits and Fermented Spirits. The Company major products
consist predominantly of white spirits and Chinese herb spirits (Compounded spirits). Moreover, the
Company also produces fermented spirits. In 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the
Companys revenue from sales of white spirits, Chinese herb spirits and fermented spirits was Baht
27,769.5 million and Baht 14,739.7 million, representing 52.5% and 51.4% of the Companys total
revenue from sales of spirits products respectively. During the said period, the Company sold
approximately 329.5 million liters and 150.4 million liters respectively, of white spirits, Chinese herb
spirits and fermented spirits. The Company produces six main brands of white spirits, three main
brands of Chinese herb spirits and one main brand of fermented spirits. White spirits, Chinese herb
spirits and fermented spirits are low-priced economy segment spirits. The consumer base for the white
spirits, Chinese herb spirits and fermented spirits is predominantly people living in rural areas. The
white spirits are distilled liquors without any mixture or color, which the Company produces in four
different degrees of alcohol: 28, 30, 35 and 40 degrees. The Chinese herb spirits are distilled liquors
made from blended ethyl alcohol (or white spirits), Chinese herbs, sugar and caramel, which the
Company produces in three different degrees of alcohol: 28, 30 and 35 degrees. The Companys
Shinobu sake is a local fermented spirits with a lower alcohol level than white spirits. The Company
suggested retail price for a 625 milliliter bottle of its white spirits and Chinese herb spirits is ranging
from Baht 50 to Baht 80, depending on the degree of alcohol.
Ruang Khao white spirits had a market share of approximately
51.3 of the total spirits sold in Thailand in 2005, based on sales
volume, and accounted for 66.0% and 62.2% of the Companys
spirits sales volume in 2007 and the six-month period ended June
30, 2008 respectively.
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Pai-Thong white spirits had a market share of approximately 3.8%

of the total spirits sales in Thailand in 2005, based on sales
volume.
Niyomthai white spirits had a market share of approximately 1.6%

of the total spirits sales in Thailand in 2005, based on sales
volume.
Chiang-Chun and other brands of Chinese herb spirits had a

market share of approximately 2.4% of the total spirits sales in
Thailand in 2005, based on sales volume.
The Company produces and sells small amounts of Shinobu sake

locally.
Note: Canadean has prepared the market share data for spirits market in Thailand until 2005 only.
Brown Spirits. The Companys brown spirits sales consist predominantly of whisky and rum
distilled from molasses and rice blended with sugar, spirits concentrate, caramel and demineralized
water. In 2007 and the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Companys sales of brown spirits were
Baht 24,169.5 million and Baht 13,284.8 million, or 45.7% and 46.3% of the Companys revenue
from sales of spirits, respectively. The Company sold approximately 116.9 million liters and 61.8
million liters of brown spirits for the said period, respectively.
The Company sells various brands of rum and whisky. The following is a description of the
Companys main brands:
Sangsom rum is the Companys flagship brown spirits brand and a
leading brown spirits brand in Thailand. The Sangsom portfolio
includes Sangsom Golden Medal, Sangsom Superior, Sangsom
Premium and Sangsom Similan. Sangsom is positioned as an
international quality Thai alternative to leading imported admix
products (spirits blended from aged-malt and neutral spirits).
Sangsom is a 40% alcohol content rum blended from quality ethyl
alcohol and five-year aged spirits contained in oak barrels. Sangsom
won Gold Medals at the Spain International Quality to Alcohol
Beverages in 1982 and 1983 and won the Gold Medal at the Germany
International Quality to Alcohol Beverages in 1983. The Companys
suggested retail price for a 700 milliliter bottle is Baht 205-215.
Sangsom spirits had a market share of approximately 11.8% of the
total spirits sales in Thailand in 2005, based on sales volume, and
represented 6.0% and 5.1% of the Companys total spirits sales
volume in 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008,
respectively.
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Mekhong rum is Thailands third best-selling brown spirits brand and

is well-known for its image as a traditional Thai rum. Mekhong is a
blended spirits of 35% alcohol content rum blended from quality
ethyl alcohol. The Companys suggested retail price for a 750
milliliter bottle is Baht 138-150. Mekhong rum had a market share of
approximately 2.0% of the total spirits sales in Thailand in 2005,
based on sales volume, and represented 1.6% and 1.5% of the
Companys total spirits sales volume in 2007 and the six-month
period ended June 30, 2008, respectively.
Mungkorn Thong (or Golden Dragon) rum is a 35% alcohol content
rum blended from quality ethyl alcohol. The Companys suggested
retail price for a 750 milliliter bottle is Baht 125-135. Mungkorn
Thong rum had a market share of approximately 2.6% of the total
spirits sales in Thailand in 2005, based on sales volume, and
represented 1.5% and 1.1% of the Companys total spirits sales
volume in 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008,
respectively.
Hong Thong rum is a blended spirits of 35% alcohol content rum
blended from quality ethyl alcohol. The Companys suggested retail
price for a 700 milliliter bottle is Baht 160-175. In March 2006, the
Company reintroduced Hong Thong to the marketplace. The sales
volume of Hong Thong represented 9.3% and 11.8% of the
Companys total spirits sales in 2007 and the sixmonths period
ended June 30, 2008, respectively
Blend 285 is a blended spirits of 35% alcohol content rum blended
from quality ethyl alcohol. The suggested retail price for a 700
milliliter bottle is Baht 189-195. The sales volume of Blend 285
represented 3.3% and 5.7% of the Companys total spirits sales of the
total sales volume in 2007 and the sixmonths period ended June 30,
2008, respectively.
Note: Canadean has prepared the market share data for the spirits market in Thailand until 2005 only.
In addition to the main brown spirits brands, the Company also sells other brands, such as
Sing Thong rum, Crown 99 (admix whisky), V.O. (admix whisky), Blue (admix whisky), Drummer
(Scotch whisky and Thai Sherry). These products had a sales volume represented 4.5% and 4.0% of
the Companys total spirits sales by volume in 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008
respectively. In the said period, Crown 99, an admix whisky, which the Company re-launched in 2003
with a suggested retail price of Baht 189 per 700 milliliter bottle and its sales contributed to the
majority of the sales volumes of brown spirits.
The Company believes that there are significant growth opportunities in higher priced
segments of whisky, rum or admix whisky markets and the Company intends to expand its product
portfolio to such segments. In October 2005 and October 2006, the Company introduced Blue whisky
and Blend 285 to penetrate these higher-priced segments. In June 2008, the Company introduced
Drummer scotch whisky with a suggested retail price of Baht 420 to Baht 429 per 700 milliliter bottle.
In addition, the Company is determined to continuously uphold premium product quality. In
2007, the Company launched various spirits in new packaging design such as Sangsom in the Gift
Box and re-launched Hong Thong spirits in 2006 in new packaging design which was well received
by the consumers.
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The following table sets forth the Companys sales volumes of white spirits, Chinese herb
spirits, fermented spirits and brown spirits brands for the periods indicated:
Unit: million liters

2005
2006
2007
White Spirits:
Ruang Khao.....................
Pai-Thong........................
Chinese herb spirits(1) ......
Other white spirits(2) ........
Total white spirits.........
Brown Spirits:
Sangsom ..........................
Mekhong .........................
Mungkorn Thong ............
Hong Thong ....................
Blend 285
Other brown spirits(3)
Total brown spirits .......
Other spirits(4) ...............
Total spirits ...............
Six-Month
Period Ended
June 30,
2008
336.9
24.7
10.9
0.1
372.5
330.2
24.0
12.7
0.6
367.5
294.5
16.3
13.2
5.5
329.5
132.0
6.8
7.7
3.9
150.4
78.0
13.7
15.1
26.7
133.5
0.1
506.1
40.8
14.3
12.7
14.7
1.7
23.9
108.0
0.1
475.6
26.9
7.3
6.6
41.3
14.8
20.0
116.9
0.0
446.4
10.9
3.1
2.4
25.0
12.0
8.4
61.8
0.0
212.2
(1) Chinese herb spirits include Chiang-Chun, Chu Sib Neaw and Sua Dum.
(2) Other white spirits include Shinobu sake, which is fermented spirits.
(3) Other brown spirits include Black Thai, Sing Thong, Black Cat, V.O., Crown 99 and Blue. Since May 2, 2006,
the Company has ceased the production of Black Thai and Black Cat.
(4) Other spirits include Thai Sherry and Cooler Club. Since May 2, 2006, the Company has ceased the production
of Cooler Club.
Spirits Packaging. The Company sells its spirits in glass bottles in various sizes ranging from
187.5 milliliters to 750 milliliters. The most popular packagings are the 330 and 625 milliliter glass
bottles for white spirits and Chinese herb spirits and 350 and 700 milliliter glass bottles for brown
spirits. However, the Companys smaller presentations are popular among low-income consumers.
In 2007, the Company sold Ruang Khao white spirits in glass bottles of 625 and 330
milliliters and Pai-Thong white spirits in 625 milliliter glass bottles, and Chinese herb spirits of
Chiang-Chun, Chu Sib Neaw and Sua Dum in glass bottles of 625 milliliters and 330 milliliters. In
2007, the most popular presentation for white spirits and Chinese herb spirits was the 625 milliliter
glass bottle, which represented approximately 66.5% of the unit sales volumes of the Companys
white spirits and Chinese herb spirits.
In 2007, the Company sold its brown spirits, including Mekhong, Sangsom (Golden Medal,
Superior, Premium and Similan), Black Thai, Mungkorn Thong, Blend 285, Hong Thong and Black
Cat whisky in glass bottles of both a large size of 750 milliliters or 700 milliliters and a medium size
of either 300 milliliters, 330 milliliters, 350 milliliters or 375 milliliters. In addition, the Company
also sold Sangsom Golden Medal in 700 milliliter glass bottles and Mungkorn Thong in 187.5
milliliter glass bottles. In 2007, the most popular presentation for brown spirits was the 700 milliliter
glass bottles, which represented approximately 53.1% of the unit sales volumes of the Companys
brown spirits.
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Non-alcoholic beverages
Drinking water and soda water. The Company produces, distributes and sells drinking water
and soda water in Thailand under Chang brand. In 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30,
2008, the Company sold drinking water in the amount of 43.8 million liters and 23.5 million liters and
soda water in the amount of 10.6 million liters and 5.6 million liters, respectively. In 2007 and the sixmonth period ended June 30, 2008, the Companys sales volume of drinking water was Baht 154.1
million and Baht 82.8 million which represented 0.2% and 0.2% of the Companys total revenue from
sales in that period respectively. In that same periods, the Companys sales volume of soda water was
Baht 128.8 million and Baht 70.0 million which represented 0.1% and 0.1% of the Companys total
revenue from sales in that period respectively.
The Company sells its drinking water in glass bottles of 500 milliliters, PET bottles of 500
milliliters and Polycarbonate gallons of 18.9 liters. The Company also sells soda water in glass
bottles of 400 and 325 milliliters.
Energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee. In January 2008, the Company purchased assets
used in the production of energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee from Wrangyer Beverage Co.
Currently, the Company produces and sells energy drinks under Wrangyer brand and ready-to-drink
coffee under Black Up brand. In the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the Companys sales
volume of energy drinks was in the amount of Baht 147.3 million, representing 0.3% of the
Companys total revenue from sales of the said period. In that same period, the Companys sales
volume of ready-to-drink coffee was in the amount of Baht 10.7 million, representing 0.1% of the
Companys total revenue from sales of the said period.
The Company sells energy drinks in glass bottles of 150 milliliters and its ready-to-drink
coffee in cans of 180 milliliters.
The following table sets forth the Companys sales volume of non-alcoholic beverages for the
periods indicated.
Products
Drinking water........................
Soda water ..............................
Energy drinks..........................
Ready-to-drink coffee............
Total .....................................

2006
2007
2005
43.2
42.6
43.8
15.4
12.6
10.6
55.2
54.4
58.6
Six-Month
Period Ended
June 30,
2008
23.5
5.6
2.9
0.2
32.2
By-products
The Company processed a portion of the waste products from its breweries and distilleries
into commercial products available for sale, including animal feed, bricks and bio-fertilizers. The
Company sells these products in Thailand and abroad. The by-product business has reduced the
annual amount of pure waste that the Companys breweries and distilleries have to treat and dispose,
which leads to a cost saving on treatment and disposal. In addition, the reduction of pure waste
reduces the environmental impact of the Companys business.
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3.1.2
Marketing, Sales and Distribution
The Company markets, sells and distributes its products principally in Thailand. The
Company also markets, sells and distributes beer and spirits to more than 18 countries. In 2007 and
the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the Companys domestic sales were Baht 96,656.5 million
and Baht 49,027.7 million, representing 96.1% and 96.0% of the Companys revenue from sales
respectively, while the Companys international sales were Baht 3,884.3 million and Baht 2,055.2
million, representing 3.9% and 4.0% of the Companys revenue from sales for the said period
respectively.
Domestic Market
According to Canadean, Thailand is one of Southeast Asias fastest growing beer markets,
and the Company believes that Thailand is one of the worlds largest spirits markets. The economy
segment of the market dominates over the standard and premium segments. This is a core strength of
the Company and its marketing effort continues to target primarily at the economy segment of the
market.
Marketing and Advertising. The Company attributes its success in the domestic market to the
successful brand-building through targeted advertising and marketing, and the effective transition
from a portfolio sales strategy to a strategy focusing on individual brand marketing. The Company
spent Baht 3,920.0 million on advertising and marketing in 2007, representing 28.6% of the
Companys general and administrative expenses, compared with Baht 3,756.6 million in 2006,
representing 29.6% of the Companys general and administrative expenses. The Company generally
budgets its advertising and marketing based on a fixed percentage of the Companys estimated beer
and spirits sales. However, the Company may increase this percentage when the Company launches
new products or when it has to compete with its competitors.
Brand Building. Branding is a critical factor in a consumers choice of beverage. Brand
promotion and advertising are essential tools to build image and market share, and establish
consumers brand loyalty. The Company strives to increase the Companys market share by
marketing and advertising the Companys brands distinctly and consistently. The Companys main
marketing objective is to devise a clear, unique and enduring strategy to promote each of its products
as a dynamic and modern brand with an overall theme of Thai appeal.
Through the Companys marketing, the Company attaches values to its brands for consumers
including social status, patriotism, generosity and fashion sense. Brand cycles in the alcoholic
beverage industry tend to be long and brands are built over the course of many years. In the past, the
Company has marketed its brands extensively throughout Thailand through a broad range of
marketing channels, including, among others, television, billboard and radio advertising. The
Company has also sponsored high profile sports, Thai festivals and other special events thereby giving
broad exposure to its brands. The Company intends to continue to invest heavily to enhance the
position of its brands.
To maximize its penetration into new market segments, the Company has established a
marketing team with long-standing experience in building brand equity, especially in the standard and
premium segments. The Company has recruited many senior executives, who are well experienced in
the both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages industries, to assist the Company to enhance its
branding and marketing effectiveness.
Targeted Advertising. In the past, the Company advertised the products on television, radio
and other media advertising campaigns, including billboards, and event sponsorship. Prior to 2003,
the Company invested more heavily in media advertising. However, in 2008, the Government enacted
the Alcoholic Control Act that regulates advertising and promotions of alcoholic beverages. The
Company believes these restrictions will serve as barriers to entry for potential new market entrants.
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The Company also believes that these restrictions could, to some extent, represent an obstacle for
incumbent participants, including the Company, to launch new products. However, the Company
believes that these new restrictions are unlikely to significantly affect the brand recognition of its
existing brands.
Event-based marketing. The Companys Subsidiary, Dhospaak Co. (Dhospaak), is an
event-based marketing company that purchases the rights to broadcast events in Thailand, mainly
sporting events, and then sells the advertising time and sponsorships to companies in Thailand and
foreign countries. The Company sponsors a number of sporting activities, such as soccer, through
sponsorship arrangements entered into by Dhospaak. The Companys sponsorship of the live Thai
broadcasts of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, staged in Japan and Korea in 2002, provided new
opportunities to communicate with the consumers in Thailand. The Company also sponsored the live
Thai broadcasts of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The Companys association with the FIFA World Cup
campaign enables the Company to engage in one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events in
the world and realize significant benefits from the unique marketing opportunities that it provides.
The Company considers various factors, including brand and market positioning of the
Companys products, prior to sponsoring events and activities. In 2004, the Company entered into a
sponsorship agreement and advertising services agreement with Everton for the main sponsorship of
Everton. The Company is the only Thai company who is an official sponsor of an English Premiership
football team. Everton is a part of the English Premiership Football League, a widely watched sport in
Thailand and, as part of these sponsorship agreements, the Chang logo is displayed prominently on
Everton players shirts, in its stadium and on other team souvenirs. In addition, the Company could
send Thai football players or coaches to be trained with Everton or even request Everton to send their
coaches to train Thai football players or coaches in Thailand. The Company extended Everton
sponsorship in January 2008, for another three years until the 2010-2011 season.
In addition to the sponsorship of Everton, the Company sponsors other activities through
other brands. For example, the Company sponsors contemporary events including snooker and
volleyball through Sangsom brand and also sponsors Thai traditional activities, including kite and
Thai boat games through Mekhong brand.
The Companys sponsorship activities extend beyond sports. The Company also sponsors the
activities in relation to art, culture, education and public health as well as various socially beneficial
events such as renovation of Wat Pohs mural painting, educational scholarships, Chang clinic at
Kamphaengphet province, ThaiBevThai Talent project, Drunk Dont Drive campaign and
Donation of Blankets in Winter campaign.
Transition from portfolio sales strategy to individual brand marketing strategy. In the past,
the Company used a portfolio marketing approach in which the Company encouraged its agents to
purchase the entire product portfolio through its distribution network. This approach was successful in
establishing its lower-priced, economy segment beverages. By leveraging off its strong market
position in the spirits segment and its extensive distribution network, the Company was able to
introduce Chang Beer in 1995 and capture over 50.0% of Thailands beer market by December 1998.
In 2004, the Company changed its marketing policy whereby agents purchase its products
individually rather than purchase the entire portfolio. The Company believes that this marketing
policy will enable it to introduce products in the standard and premium segments of the market and
capture value from consumers who prefer higher-priced brands.
In addition, in order to uphold premium product quality, the Company has launched various
spirits in new packaging such as Hong Thong in 2006 and Sangsom and Mekhong in the Gift Box
in 2007 which was well received by the consumers.
Ensuring Customer Loyalty. The Companys marketing of its beer and spirits is principally
aimed at the population aged from 20 to 40. The Company focuses on this particular demographic
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group because the Company believes that people within this age range consume more beer and spirits
per capita than other age groups and each more likely to remain loyal to a brand. The Company
believes that beer and spirits brands have longer product life cycles than brands in many other
consumer product sectors and the strength of beer and spirits brands tends to last over a long period of
time, especially if the Company is successful in creating the brand loyalty for its customers.
Sales and Distribution. The Company believes that its sales and distribution network, as of
June 30, 2008, which comprised over 2,600 agents, approximately 400 warehouses and a fleet of over
4,000 vehicles, is one of the largest networks for consumer products in Thailand. The Companys
distribution network is integrated for beer, drinking water, soda water and spirits. Through the
established distribution relationships, the Company sells and distributes its products through
approximately 400,000 points of sale in Thailand.
Distribution. The Companys distribution network is divided into 8 distribution regions. As
of June 30, 2008, the Companys distribution network included 93 branch offices. Each branch office
includes distribution and sales personnel and a branch manager who are responsible for the sales,
distribution and marketing within its territory. The sales representatives in the branch offices work
closely with the sales agents and direct sales teams to support product deliveries, coordinate with
officers from the Excise Department, follow-up on orders and manage inventory levels in the
territory. The Companys branch offices also serve as a payment center for the agents to make
payment for the products they purchase and distribute.
The Company typically delivers its products from its production plants to the warehouses by
truck. Sales agents can either arrange their own transportation to pick up products at the warehouses
or have the Company delivered products to their locations. As of June 30, 2008, the Company owned
a fleet of over 4,000 vehicles. From time to time, typically during the Thai New Year and various
Thai festivals, the Company uses the services of contract trucking companies to supplement its
transportation operations.
In 2007, the Companys products were sold through approximately 400,000 outlets
throughout Thailand. The Company sells its beverage products throughout Thailand, directly and
indirectly, to:
hotels, restaurants, bars and small and medium-sized retail outlets, for on-premise
consumption;
general vendors; and
modern trade channels, such as hypermarket and supermarket chains, for off-premise
consumption.
The Company uses three channels of distribution to reach these points of sales which are
agents, direct sales and modern trade channels.
Agents. The Company has over 2,600 agents to distribute the products throughout Thailand.
On average, the Company has a long established relationship with its agents for more than 10 years.
The Company determines the optimal number of agents within an area by considering, among other
things, market demand, number of retail establishments, the capacity of the agents and geographic
features.
The relationships with customers and the agents have been key factors in the growth of the
Companys beer and spirits brands. The Company has built strong relationships with its agents
through its 93 branch managers and eight regional managers. The Companys managers motivate the
agents by setting sales volume targets with target prices that correspond to the demand in the sales
area that the agent covers and that are aligned with the Companys profit targets.
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Direct Sales. In addition to the agent distribution network, the Company operates a direct
sales network to distribute its products directly to points of sale, including both on-premise and offpremise consumption. As of June 30, 2008, the Companys direct sales distribution network consisted
of over 900 direct sales employees who generally operate outside of the Companys branch offices.
The primary objective of the direct sales employees is to market the Companys products and to
ensure that the Companys products are available for sale and are properly displayed at the retail
stores. The Companys direct sales employees visit approximately 250,000 retail outlets on a monthly
basis to monitor prices and quality of the Companys brands, coordinate marketing activities that the
Company sponsors and provides customer service to store owners. The Companys direct sales
employees operate in the same areas as the Companys agents and introduce and sell the Companys
products directly to the retail store owners only when the agents have not done so previously. This
interaction with store owners helps the Companys direct sales employees develop strong
relationships with the Companys retail channels.
Modern Trade. The Company also sells its products directly to hypermarkets, supermarkets
and convenience stores, which the Company refers to as modern trade customers. These large stores
usually have central purchasing departments, which generally require the Company to provide credit
terms of seven days. The Company has a key account management team to focus on developing
relationships with the Companys modern trade customers. The responsibility of the key account
management team is to establish relationships with each modern trade outlet and ensure that the
Company is providing quality service and meeting or exceeding their expectations.
Hospitality Channels. The Company formed premium beverage teams to focus on developing
its relationships with hospitality channels, including hotels, restaurants, bars and import spirits
vendors, in preparation for future product launches in higher-priced segments. The responsibility of
the premium beverage team is to establish relationships with hospitality channels to market its
products.
Pricing Strategy. When determining the pricing strategy for its products, the Company
considers many factors, each of which varies in importance from time to time, including general
economic conditions, the rate of excise taxes, municipal taxes, contributions to the Health Promotion
Fund and the Thai PBS, the prices of the competitors products, the effects of inflation and costs. The
Company also establishes suggested retail prices for its products, which may vary based on location,
type of distribution channel and other factors. The Government does not regulate wholesale or retail
beer or spirits prices in Thailand, but requires sellers of beer or spirits to obtain a license from the
Excise Department.
As for the beer market, the Company has limited flexibility to increase prices as the Company
faces competitive pressures to maintain its current price at low level. The Company has not raised or
lowered the price of Chang Beer since it was introduced in 1995.
Unlike beer market, the Company does not face the same level of competition in the spirits
market, specially for white spirits. The Company may, therefore, increase prices on a number of white
spirits products and the latest price increase was in May 2008. These price increases were an
important factor that contributed to the increase in the Companys revenue from sales of Baht
52,940.2 million in 2007, compared to Baht 51,576.1 million in 2006.
International Market
In 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the Companys international sales
were small, representing less than 4.0% of the Companys total sales. Although the Companys
international sales are currently small in comparison to the Companys sales in Thailand, the
Company believes that there is significant potential to increase the international sales and the
international presence. Since March 2006, the Companys subsidiary, IBHL, has been responsible for
the international sales and marketing efforts. In June 2005, the Company recruited a president for
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IBHL with more than 20 years of experience in the spirits industry to build a team capable of
developing and implementing the Companys international expansion strategy. The Company is in the
process of filling the remaining vacancies for a team of international alcohol beverage professionals in
various regions around the world. In October 2006, the Principal Shareholders transferred to IBHL the
shares of companies that own five distilleries in Scotland and one distribution company in Hong
Kong. These transfers and acquisitions are the initial steps in the Companys strategy to increase the
sales in international markets and diversify the Companys production outside Thailand. The
Company believes that China represents under-developed market with attractive growth potential and
the Company will continue to consider further investments in this or other markets in the future. The
Company currently sells beer and spirits to more than 18 countries, primarily in Southeast Asia.
The following table sets forth the Companys aggregate sales in foreign countries by product
and the percentage of the Companys revenue from sales in foreign countries of each period as
indicated:
Unit: Baht million except for percentage
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008

2006
2005
Sales
Products
Beer
Spirits
Industrial alcohol
Non-alcoholic
beverages
Total
2007
Sales
Volume
Volume
183.8
2,890.3
418.0
Sales
5.2
82.8
12.0
201.9
2,678.4
-
Sales
Volume
7.0
93.0
-
Volume
228.0
3,333.4
322.9
5.9
85.8
8.3
190.5
1,514.3
350.1
9.3
73.7
17.0
0.3
0.0
3,492.1
100.0
2,880.3
100.0
3,884.3
100.0
2,055.2
100.0
The Companys beer and spirits sales in foreign countries were Baht 3,561.4 million and Baht
1,704.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008,
respectively, representing 91.7% and 83.0% of the Companys total sales in foreign countries,
respectively. In 2007, the top three countries for the Companys beer and spirits sales were the United
Kingdom, the United States and France.
The following table sets forth the Companys total beer and spirits sales in foreign countries
by country for the periods indicated:
Unit: Baht million
Countries
The United Kingdom
The United States......
France .......................
Australia ...................
Other(1) ......................
Total sales in foreign
countries ...................
2005
946.2
238.8
325.7
171.0
1,392.2
2006
856.8
234.1
373.7
138.5
1,277.2
2007
1,444.7
270.5
258.4
214.0
1,373.8
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
463.2
124.6
160.2
112.7
844.1
3,074.1
2,880.3
3,561.4
1,704.9
(1) Including Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Belgium, Bhutan, Finland, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden,
Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam, Norway, Germany and others.
The ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, or AFTA, was signed by 10 countries including
Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and
Vietnam. AFTA has not significantly affected the Companys international sales due to the limited
number of countries that have reduced their custom duties in response to AFTA. Thailand, Vietnam
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and the Philippines have reduced their custom duties to 5% of the CIF value of the goods imported
and Singapore has reduced its custom duty to zero. In addition, under the conditions for eligibility to
the reduced rate of custom of AFTA, at least 40.0% of the finished goods produced in countries that
signed AFTA must contain local content. Most of the Companys products use local content above the
specified requirements.
The current focus of the Companys export sales of beer and spirits is to place its products
into Thai restaurants and modern-trade channels, such as retail stores. Typically, the Company sells its
products to beer and spirits distributors outside Thailand on an order-by-order basis. The Company
does not enter into sole distribution agreements for particular countries. As of June 30, 2008, the
Company had more than 40 distributors of its beer and spirits products located in over 75 countries.
The Company intends to establish trading and distribution companies in various countries that the
Company sells its products to increase sales volume and to promote brands in these countries.
Competition
Beer. The Company competes for market share with other brewers, primarily Boon Rawd
Brewery Co., through brand preference, distribution, product availability, pricing, packaging, and
customer service. The Company introduced Chang Beer in 1995, and in 2007, the Companys beer
portfolio had a market share of 46.7% of the aggregate beer market in Thailand.
Boon Rawd Brewery Co. launched its Leo brand in 1998, which was targeted at the same
segment as Chang Beer, but was a low-priced alternative to its flagship Singha brand. In 2004, Leo
brand captured more market share due to changes in consumer preference towards lower alcohol
content beer and, as a result, the volume of beer the Company sold in 2004 decreased compared to
that in 2003. The Company subsequently launched its Archa Beer brand in July 2004 to compete
directly against Leo and maintained its Chang Beer as the market leader in the economy segment.
Competition in the economy segment of the beer market between the Company and Boon Rawd
Brewery Co. has stimulated volume growth in the market. Such competition leads to the emergence of
new brands, more competitive marketing strategy and greater packaging diversity.
The entry into the beer market by new competitors or the expansion of the existing
competitors product variety could reduce the Companys market share, or affect the Companys
success in expanding its existing and future products into higher-priced segments of the market.
However, the Company believes that there are significant entry barriers to domestic market. Such
barriers include the significant investment required to build a brewery, limited access to established
distribution channels and limited access to television and radio advertising due to the Governments
regulations.
Spirits. Similar to beer market, spirits producers compete for market share with other spirits
brands, primarily imported brands, through brand preference, distribution, product availability,
pricing, product packaging and customer service.
The Companys primary competitors in the white spirits and Chinese herb spirits segment are
illegal producers and local homemade producers of community white spirits. Community spirits are
white spirits with alcohol content between 15 and 40 degrees, usually produced from rice, flour, fruit,
or other agricultural products. The Company generally does not regard these community spirits
producers as a threat to the Companys market share due to their limited size and distribution ability,
inconsistent quality and lack of brand awareness in their respective market.
Furthermore, the Company may have to compete with new spirits producers such as
Hao Dong and Hao Fai white spirits, which are produced by Thai Ginebra Trading Co. The Company
primary competitors in the brown spirits segment are low-priced imported spirits brands, including
100 Pipers (produced by Pernod Ricard) and Benmore (produced by Diageo Plc.). These rival brands
are primarily blended Scotch whiskies or admix whiskies. Such spirits are blended from aged malt
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whisky stored in the oak barrels and pure alcohol. These spirits have been introduced to Thailand by
the international spirits companies to compete in the low-priced brown spirits. The Company has its
own range of admix whisky brands, including the most recent Crown 99. The Company also
imports Drummer to compete directly with the imported products.
The Companys current portfolio of brands does not compete directly with imported premium
spirits. However, the Company recognizes that the standard segment of the market is growing in
response to Thai consumers either switching from locally produced brands or from higher-priced
imported products to such segment. Consequently, the Companys strategy is to upgrade its portfolio
of spirits brands progressively to compete in this market segment.
The entry barriers to the spirits industry in Thailand are lower than those of beer, partly
because of the longer shelf-life of spirits, which makes spirits imports more viable compared to the
beer market. However, the Company believes there are still significant entry barriers to the spirits
industry, such as the Companys leading market position in the economy segment, limited access to
established distribution channels and limited access to television and radio advertising due to the
Governments regulations.These would limit the entry of new competitors into the Thai spirits market.
3.1.3
Facilities and Capacity
The Companys production facilities are located in Thailand and Scotland. As of September
30, 2008, the Company owns and operates 30 production facilities, including 3 breweries, 23
distilleries and 4 non-alcoholic beverage plants.
The table below sets forth information regarding the identity, location, designed capacity,
volume produced in 2007 and products of the Companys operating production facilities as of and for
the year ended September 30, 2008:
Plant Name
Location
Commenced
Commercial
Operation
Designed
Capacity(1)
Million
Liters
Breweries:
Bang Ban........................
Volume
Produced in
2007
Million Liters
Ayudhya
1994
530.0
492.2
Kamphaengphet..............
Kamphaengphet
2001
900.0(2)
443.0
Cosmos...........................
Ayudhya
1990
120.0
120.4
Total: ..........................
Domestic distilleries:
Sangsom(3) ......................
1,550.0
Chang Beer, Chang Draught and

Archa Beer
Chang Beer, Chang Draught and
Archa Beer
Chang Beer, Chang Light, Chang
Beer Export, Chang Draught and
Federbru
1,055.6
Sura Bangyikhan ............
Nakornpathom
Kanchanaburi
Pathumthani
1973
1982
1981
100.0
85.0
26.0
64.2
Red Bull .........................
Samutsakorn
1983
85.0
33.7
Kanchanasingkorn..........
Kanchanaburi
1985
50.0
15.2
Fuengfuanant..................
Prachinburi
1985
45.0
30.8
Mongkolsamai................
Uttaradit
1985
45.0
12.4
Thanapakdi.....................
Chiang Mai
1985
45.0
13.8
Athimart .........................
Burirum
1985
45.0
27.8
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Products
Sangsom and Mungkorn Thong

Ruang Khao, Niyomthai,
Chiang-Chun, Sua Dum,
Mekhong and Hong Thong
Ruang Khao, Mungkorn Thong,
Crown 99, Shinobu,
Blue, Blend 285, and Niyomthai
Ruang Khao, Chiang-Chun,
Chu Sib Neaw and Niyomthai
Ruang Khao and Chiang-Chun
Ruang Khao, Niyomthai and
Chiang-Chun
Ruang Khao, Chiang-Chun
and Niyomthai
Plant Name
Location
Commenced
Commercial
Operation
Designed
Capacity(1)
Volume
Produced in
2007
Products
S.S. Karnsura..................
Ubonratchathani
1985
45.0
31.7
Kankwan ........................
Khonkaen
1985
45.0
36.2
Theparunothai ................
Nongkai
1985
45.0
28.7
Simathurakij ...................
Nakornsawan
1985
45.0
21.3
Nateechai........................
Suratthani
1985
45.0
28.3

and Niyomthai
and Niyomthai
Million
Liters
Million
Liters
Luckchai Liquor
Trading .........................
Ratchaburi
1985
45.0
13.2
United Winery................
Nakornpathom
1986
20.0
15.3
Sura Piset Thipparat

United Products(4)
Kanchanaburi
Nakornpathom
2005
1955
18.0
11.0
6.6
2.0
819.0
407.2
Total ...........................
Foreign distilleries :
Balblair
Balmenach
Knockdhu
Pulteney
Speyburn
Total ................................

and Niyomthai
Pai-Thong, Sing Thong, V.O.
and Thai Sherry
Sua Khao
Mee Khao and Mungkorn
Thajeen
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
1790
1822
1894
1826
1897
1.4(5)
2.3(5)
1.3(5)
1.3(5)
1.8(5)
8.1
1.2
1.8
1.2
1.2
1.5
6.9
Balblair Scotch whisky

Scotch whisky
anCnoc Scotch whisky
Old Pulteney Scotch whisky
Speyburn Scotch whisky
Ayudhya
1994
300.0
33.1
Chang Drinking and Soda Water
Kamphaengphet..............
Kamphaengphet
2001
300.0
17.4
Cosmos...........................
Ayudhya
1990
100.0
11.9
700.0
62.4
Water and Soda

Production
Facilities:
Bang Ban........................
Total
Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Facilities:
Wrangyer Beverage
(2008) Co. ........................
Oishi Trading Co. ............
S.P.M. Foods and

Beverages Co.(7) ...............
Nakornpathom
1998
18.0
Pathumthani
2003
156.0
75.2
Chonburi
2006
69.0
35.9
Nakornpathom
1992
20.4
4.2
Green Tea, Fruit drinks and soft

drinks
Green Tea, Fruit drinks and soft
drinks
Drinking water
4.2
0.5
0.7
0.1
0.2
Fruit Nette
Sesta Sauce
SOS9 Sauce / XO Sauce
268.8
115.4
Total..
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Wrangyer
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Designed capacity refers to production capacity based upon the capacity guaranteed by equipment suppliers. Such designed capacity is
calculated based on operating the brew house 24 hours per day and operating packaging lines 300 days per year, 16 hours per day for two
eight hour shifts. The designed capacity of the Companys distilleries is calculated based on operating the distillation columns 24 hours per
day and operating the packaging lines 300 days per year for one eight hour shift.
The Company has expanded its Kamphaengphet brewery to 900.0 million liters per year. The expansion was completed in October 2007
The total aggregate designed capacity of the Nakornpathom distillery and the Kanchanaburi distillery is 100.0 million liters. The
Kanchanaburi distillery produces semi-finished goods which are subsequently finished at the Nakornpathom distillery.
The Company acquired United Products Co. in September 2007.
Million liters of alcohol.
The Company purchased the assets used in the production and distribution of energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee from
Wrangyer Beverage Co. in January 2008.
The Company acquired S.P.M. Foods and Beverages Co. in November 2007.
Breweries
The Companys breweries have state-of-the-art production technology, which utilizes modern
equipment supplied by European manufacturers. The Companys brew houses were manufactured by
Anton Steinecker Maschinenfabrik GmbH, the Companys bottling and packaging equipment, which
can bottle and package in the range of 40,000 to 45,000 bottles per hour per line, were manufactured
by Krones AG and the Companys water treatment facilities and wastewater treatment facilities were
manufactured by Degrmont A/S and Krger A/S, respectively. The Companys drinking water and
soda water plants are located at each of the breweries house. Each brewery obtains a license issued by
the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Health, and respective sub-district administrative
organizations, which allow them to produce and sell beer, drinking water and soda water products.
The Company obtains its electricity for its breweries from the Provincial Electricity Authority
of Thailand (the PEA) under one-year power purchase agreements, which automatically renew until
terminated by either party. The Company has an electricity substation at each brewery to stabilize the
voltage delivered by the PEA. In addition, the Company has installed electricity generators at all of its
breweries to provide back-up power to the Companys breweries approximately one-third of the
Companys total electricity demand, in order to operate critical systems such as cooling systems of
fermented tanks in case of electricity disruption.
The Company produces Chang Beer and Archa Beer at both its Bang Ban and
Kamphaengphet breweries to reduce transportation costs of distributing the finished goods to the
Companys customers. Because of the relatively short shelf-life of beer, the Companys production
volumes are based on rolling forecasts of beer sales provided by its marketing team. This primarily
accounts for the fluctuations in production volumes in the Companys breweries over the last three
years. The Company produces Chang Light, Chang Draught, Chang Beer Export and Federbru at
Cosmos brewery as the ordered quantities for these products are relatively small and require frequent
start-up and shutdown of production lines to accommodate small orders. The Company plans to
continue to produce Chang Light, Chang Draught, Chang Beer Export and Federbru at Cosmos
brewery facility.
Kamphaengphet, Bang Ban and Cosmos brewery facilities commenced their commercial
operations in 2001, 1994 and 1990, respectively.
The following table sets forth production details of these breweries for the periods indicated:
2006
2007
2005
Bang Ban Brewery:
Production (million liters) ..........................................
Designed Capacity (million liters)(1) ..........................
Capacity utilization (%) .............................................
Planned shut-down (in days)(2) ...................................
Unplanned shut-down (in days) .................................
Production per employee (million liters)....................
445.7
530.0
84.1
2.0
0.0
0.6
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451.2
530.0
85.1
2.0
0.0
0.6
492.2
530.0
92.9
2.0
0.0
0.7
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
233.4
265.0
88.1
0.0
0.0
0.3

2005
2006
2007
Water required to produce one liter of beer
and water (in liters) .................................................
Kamphaengphet Brewery:
Designed Capacity (million liters)(1) ..........................
Planned shut-down (in days)(2) ...................................
Cosmos Brewery:
Designed Capacity ((million liters)(1) .........................
Planned shut-down (in days) ......................................
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
5.3
5.2
5.4
5.1
348.4
440.0
79.2
2.0
0.0
0.7
5.4
426.1
440.0
96.8
0.0
0.0
0.7
6.2
443.0
555.0
79.8
0.0
0.0
0.7
5.3
169.4
450.0
37.6
0.0
0.0
0.3
4.8
120.6
120.0
100.5
0.0
0.0
0.4
6.3
117.1
120.0
97.6
0.0
0.0
0.4
5.7
120.4
120.0
100.3
0.0
0.0
0.3
7.5
53.2
60.0
88.6
0.0
0.0
0.2
9.1
__________
(1)
(2)
The designed capacity of the Companys breweries is based on operating the brew house 24 hours per day and
operating packaging lines 300 days per year, 16 hours per day for two eight hour shifts. However, the company
can operate beyond its designed capacity by operating up to 24 hours per day seven days a week for extended
period of time to meet market demand.
In 2003, the Company instituted a total preventative maintenance program that includes weekly and annual
maintenance. The Companys total preventative maintenance program has reduced its annual shutdown for the
breweries from approximately three days to approximately two days. The Company has not incurred any
unplanned shutdowns in the past two years.
Utilization and Efficiency. In 2007, the utilization rates of the Bang Ban, Kamphaengphet
and Cosmos breweries were approximately 92.9%, 79.8% and 100.3% respectively, while in 2006,
such utilization rates are 85.1%, 96.8% and 97.6% respectively. These were in accordance with the
increase in the Companys capacity and sales volume in comparison with the Companys capacity of
brewery in 2005 approximately 84.1%, 79.2% and 100.5% respectively. However, during the sixmonth period ended June 30, 2008, the utilization rates of the Bang Ban, Kamphaengphet and Cosmos
breweries were approximately 88.1%, 37.6% and 88.6% respectively which decreased when
compared to the utilization rates in 2007. The Company utilization rates have been low during the sixmonth period ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to the decrease in sales volume of beer and due to
the increase in capacity of Kamphaengphet Brewerys expansion since October 2007. The average
utilization rates of such three breweries to be 58.8% during six-month period ended June 30, 2008.
In 2007, the utilization rates of the Bang Ban, Kamphaengphet and Cosmos drinking water
and soda water facilities were approximately 11.0%, 5.8% and 20.9% respectively, while in 2006,
such utilization rates are 11.7%, 5.1% and 22.1% respectively, and approximately 12.3%, 4.8% and
27.4% respectively, in 2005. The Companys utilization rates for the drinking and soda water facilities
have been low historically as the Company has not focused on selling these products individually.
The Kamphaengphet brewery is more efficient than the Bang Ban and Cosmos breweries,
primarily because it was constructed in 2001, seven years after the Bang Ban brewery and 11 years
after the Cosmos Brewery, and is equipped with newer machines and equipment.
Distilleries
As of September 30, 2008, the Company owns and operates 23 distilleries (18 in Thailand and
5 in foreign countries). Each domestic distillery obtains a license issued by the Ministry of Finance,
which permits the distillery to produce and sell spirits. Most of the Companys distilleries use
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equipment primarily supplied by European, Japanese and Canadian manufacturers. The Company
three major distilleries are Sangsom, Sura Bangyikan and Red Bull.
Sangsom. Sangsom facility, which is located in Nakornpathom province, commenced
commercial operations in 1973. As of June 30, 2008, Sangsom Nakornpathom facility had a designed
capacity of approximately 100.0 million liters of spirits per annum. Sangsom Nakornpathom facility
produces the Sangsom and Mungkorn Thong brands. In 2007, Sangsom Nakornpathom facility
produced approximately 24.9 million liters of Sangsom and 1.0 million liters of Mungkorn Thong.
Sura Bangyikhan. Sura Bangyikhan facility commenced commercial operations in 1981. As
of June 30, 2008, Sura Bangyikhan facility had a designed capacity of approximately 85.0 million
liters of spirits per annum. Sura Bangyikhan facility produces Ruang Khao, Chiang-Chun, Sua Dum,
Mekhong, Niyomthai and Hong Thong brands. In 2007, Sura Bangyikhan facility produced
approximately 10.8 million liters of Ruang Khao, 1.5 million liters of Chiang-Chun, 8.0 million liters
of Sua Dum, 0.2 million liters of Mekhong, 2.2 million liters of Niyomthai and 41.6 million liters of
Hong Thong.
Red Bull. Red Bull facility commenced commercial operation in 1983. As of June 30, 2008,
Red Bull facility had a designed capacity of approximately 85.0 million liters of spirits per annum.
Red Bull facility produces Ruang Khao, Mungkorn Thong, Crown 99, Blend 285 and Shinobu sake
brands. In 2007, Red Bull facility produced approximately 17.8 million liters of Ruang Khao, 1.3
million liters of Crown 99, 14.4 million liters of Blend 285 and 0.1 million liters of Shinobu sake.
The following table sets forth the total average plant utilization rates, planned and unplanned
maintenance and production per employee for the Companys distilleries (excluding those located
outside Thailand) for the periods indicated:
Production (million liters)...........................

Designed capacity (million liters) (1) ...........
Capacity utilization (%) ..............................
Planned shut-down (in days).......................
Unplanned shut-down (in days) ..................
Production per employee (million liters) ....

2005
2006
2007
448.9
469.3
407.2
790.0
794.5(2)
809.8(3)
56.8
59.1
50.3
10.5
4.4
1.8
0.0
3.5
1.8
0.07
0.08
0.07
Six-Month Period
Ended June 30,
2008
215.0
409.5
52.5
1.3
0.8
0.04
__________
(1) The designed capacity of the Companys distilleries is calculated based on operating the distillation columns 24 hours
per day and operating the packaging lines 300 days per year for one eight hour shift.
(2) Including the capacity of Sura Piset Thipparat, which the Company bought its operational assets from Sinsurang
Karnasura Co., Ltd. in October 2006.
(3) Including the capacity of United Products Co., which the Company acquired in September 2007.
Utilization and Efficiency. During six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the average
utilization rate of the Companys distilleries was approximately 52.5%, compared to approximately
50.3% and 59.1% in 2007 and 2006 respectively. The Company utilization rates have been low during
2007 and six-month period ended June 30, 2008 due to its ongoing sales of excess inventories that the
Company produced at the end of the concession period in 1999 and the decrease in sales volume of
white spirits.
Prior to 2000, excise tax for spirits was an annual lump sum payment, regardless of the
volume of spirits produced up to a maximum volume of spirits as set by the Government. If the
volume of spirits produced exceeded the maximum volume, then an additional excise tax was applied
in accordance with the volume produced above the maximum volume. In 2000, the excise tax on
spirits changed from the rate under the concession agreement to a rate based on the greater of a Baht
per liter calculation or a percentage of the minimum ex-factory price announced by the Excise
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Department. Prior to the new excise tax regime on spirits in 2000, the Company produced the
maximum volume of spirits allowed under the lump sum payment to fully utilize its excise tax
payments. As a result, the Company operated the distilleries at high capacities during this period of
excess production. Since 2000, however, the Company has operated its distilleries at lower rates of
utilization as the Company still has inventories produced in the earlier periods for sale. The Company
produced 407.2 million liters of spirits in 2007, 469.3 million liters of spirits in 2006 and 448.9
million liters of spirits in 2005. As of June 30, 2008, the Company no longer had finished goods
inventory of white spirits. However, the Company still has brown spirits inventory of approximately
30.8 million liters produced during such period (primarily Mekhong and Mungkorn Thong).
The Company continues to operate under-utilized facilities as they provide the Company with
a presence in each of the regions in Thailand and allow the Company to maintain its market share in
these areas. In addition, the Companys white spirits are regional products and generally purchased by
customers based on the location of production.
3.1.4
Production Process
The Brewing Process

Beer production involves several raw materials and production stages. The main ingredient in
beer is malt, which the Company purchases from international malt suppliers. The Company also uses
high quality broken rice as a source of carbohydrates, which the Company sources locally. At the
brewery, malt and rice is ground by milling, and mixed with warm water. This mixture, or mash, is
heated and stirred in the mash tun, allowing the simple carbohydrates and proteins to be converted
into fermentable sugars. Naturally occurring enzymes help facilitate this process. The mash is then
strained, which filters out the spent grain, and rinsed in the lauter tun to produce a residual liquid, high
in fermentable sugars, called wort. The wort then flows into a brew kettle to be boiled, concentrated
and clarified. Hops and the concentrate are added during the boil to impart bitterness, balance and
aroma. The specific mixture of hops, the concentrate and the brewing time and temperature further
affect the flavor of the beer. After the boil, the wort is whirlpooled and cooled before it is moved to a
fermentation cellar, where specially cultured yeast is added to induce fermentation. During
fermentation, the yeast cells, producing carbon dioxide and alcohol, metabolize the worts sugars.
Some of the carbon dioxide is recaptured and absorbed back into the beer, providing a natural source
of carbonation. The fermentation process is about seven days.
During the maturation process, which lasts about 14 days, the beer is cooled while it is
clarified and its full flavor develops. The Company filters its beer with diatomites, which removes
unwanted sediment. At this point, the beer is in its peak condition and ready for bottling, canning or
keg racking. The entire brewing process, from mashing through filtration, is typically completed in
approximately 21 days.
The Companys beer concentrate production department, which is led by the Companys
Senior Master Brewer, Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth, is responsible for the production process of Chang
Beer and Archa Beer and for creating, inventing, breeding and fermenting yeast. The Companys
employees in its beer concentrate production department work in units and share knowledge and
expertise on a regular basis and are able to replace each other within the unit.
Although no individual employee has access to, or knowledge of, the entire production
formula and process, except for Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth, each unit has the knowledge and capability
to perform its specific task and, together with the other units, can complete the production process
without interruption. The Company intends to maintain the confidentiality of its beer production
formula and process.
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The Distilling Process

Spirits production involves several raw materials and production stages. The main raw
material in the Companys spirits is molasses. Molasses is a by-product of the manufacture of raw
sugar from sugar cane. As is the case with all distilled spirits, the Companys spirits are crystal clear
when first distilled. Amber and dark brown spirits obtain their color from the extractives from the oak
barrel during aging and from caramel, a natural coloring agent.
The first step in the Companys process is fermentation. Fermentation is the process by which
the sugar in molasses and/or rice is converted into ethyl alcohol by the action of yeast. The Company
develops its yeast cultures in the Companys laboratory and propagates the yeast in a yeast
propagation tank. The yeast, molasses diluted by water, steamed rice that has been sprayed with mold
(to create sugar) and incubated for four days, and water are added into a fermenter and the mixture is
allowed to ferment for approximately 72 hours. The liquid that is left at the end of the fermentation
process is known as fermented mash.
The second step in the process is distillation in the distilling column and a pot still, which is a
large copper or stainless steel kettle. The process of distilling involves boiling the fermented mash
and condensing its vapor to produce the spirits or alcohol, which is removed to a spirits receiver. The
spent sludge remaining in the pot still is then removed to a spent sludge tank to be processed through
the Companys slops evaporation and incineration plant or biogas system. The Companys white
spirits are then diluted with demineralized water to the desirable alcohol content in a white spirits
blending tank and sent to be packaged and bottled after filtering.
For brown spirits, high quality alcohol is diluted with demineralized water to the desirable
alcohol content and then aged in oak barrels for three to eight years depending on the types of spirits.
The aged alcohol is then further diluted with demineralized water. In addition, liquor concentrate
alcohol and caramel are added. The brown spirits is passed through filters and then bottled and
packaged. The Chinese herb spirits, such as Chiang-Chun are produced by blending alcohol, white
spirits, sugar, caramel and Chinese herbs, and then further diluting the mixture with demineralized
water to the desirable alcohol content.
The Companys spirits concentrate production department, which is led by Mrs. Prachuabsuk
Kanchanalakshana and Mr. Dechapongsa Kanchanalakshana, is responsible for the production process
and mixing of the Companys brown spirits and ensuring that the liquor concentrate is available in
sufficient quantities to meet the sale and distribution requirements of brown spirits. Mrs. Prachuabsuk
Kanchanalakshana and Mr. Dechapongsa Kanchanalakshana have agreed, under their employment
contracts, to share and transfer their knowledge on liquor concentration and the mixture process to the
Companys designated employees. The Companys employees in the spirits concentrate production
department work in units and share knowledge and expertise on a regular basis and are able to replace
each other within the unit. Although no individual employee has access to, or knowledge of, the entire
production formula and process, except for Mrs. Prachuabsuk Kanchanalakshana and Mr.
Dechapongsa Kanchanalakshana, each unit has the knowledge and capability to perform its specific
task and, together with the other units, can complete the production process without interruption.
3.1.5
Raw Materials and Packaging Materials for Beer, Drinking Water and Soda Water and
Spirits
Raw Materials
Prior to its reorganization in May 2004, the purchasing of raw materials was decentralized. As
a result of the reorganization, the Companys Subsidiaries, Pan International Co., acts as the
centralized purchasing and servicing company for the entire group. Pan International Co. is
responsible for purchasing all the raw materials and packaging materials, except for the Companys
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requirements for malt, hops, labels, molasses and glass bottles for the Companys production
facilities.
The Company believes it is not dependent upon any particular supplier that cannot be readily
replaced as the Company believes these raw materials are available from various suppliers and
manufacturers located in various jurisdictions. In recent years, the Company has not experienced any
material difficulties in obtaining adequate supplies of raw materials at satisfactory prices. In addition,
the Company seeks to minimize the effect of fluctuation in raw material prices denominated in nonBaht currencies by entering into forward contracts for these products.
The principal raw materials used in the Companys beer, spirits and industrial alcohol
production are malt, hops, molasses, rice, yeast, concentrate, diatomite and water. In 2007, the cost of
raw materials for the Companys beer and water production was approximately 7.1% of the total cost
of beer and water and the cost of raw materials for the Companys spirits production was
approximately 8.0% of the total cost of spirits (in each case not including intersegment eliminations).
In 2007, the Company sourced most of its raw materials for the beer production from outside of
Thailand, and most of the raw materials for spirits locally.
Malt and Hops. The Company purchasing committee for raw material, consisting of 7
members, which has been appointed by the Executive Committee of ThaiBev is responsible for
purchasing the malt and hops requirements for its breweries.
In January 2005, Australia and Thailand entered into a free trade agreement which reduced
import duties applicable to imports of malt from Baht 2.75/kilogram to zero. As a result, in 2007, the
Company purchased more of its malt from Australian suppliers to take advantage of the free trade
agreement. As a result, in 2006 the Company purchased approximately 155,000 tons of malt for its
brewery production in 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, and approximately 35.4%, 58.1% and 6.5%
of which the Company purchased from Europe, Australia and Canada respectively. The Company
normally entered into long-term malt purchasing agreement for 3-4 year term. Due to the difference in
the growth cycle of crops, the Company sources its supplies from suppliers from both Northern and
Southern hemispheres in order to ensure the constant supply of malt for the Companys production.
Because of the significant growth of beer industry, there is insufficient supply of malt. The Company,
therefore, entered into 4 years forward contracts to purchase malt with companies in Europe and
Australia for amount of 65.0% of the Companys total demanded malt for brewery until year 2012.
In the past, the Company has entered into fixed price forward purchase commitments for the
supply of hops and the Company intends to continue this practice. In 2007, the Company purchased
approximately 556,440.0 kilograms alpha acid of hops under four-year contracts with the U.S. and
Germany suppliers, in order to meet its production demands between 2009 and 2013.
Molasses. The Company uses molasses to produce spirits. Molasses is a by-product from the
manufacture of raw sugar from sugar cane. The Companys subsidiary, Thai Molasses Co. (Thai
Molasses), is responsible for the procurement of molasses. As of June 30, 2008, there were 47 sugar
mills in Thailand that produced molasses. Companies controlled by the Principal Shareholders operate
4 of the small sugar mills in Thailand. Major suppliers of molasses include Mitrapol Co., KT Inter
Molasses Co., Thai Rung Ruang Co. and Mitsui Group. In 2007, domestic producers produced
approximately 3 million tons of molasses and the Company purchased approximately 911,200 tons of
molasses for its spirits production, of which the Company purchased approximately 54,000 tons or
approximately 9.3% of the Companys total molasses requirements from the 4 companies controlled
by the Principal Shareholders. The Company generally enters into a forward contract to purchase
next years molasses in the last quarter of the year.
The Company completed the construction of an additional molasses storage tank with a
capacity of approximately 210,000 tons in May 2005, which increased its molasses storage capacity to
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approximately 780,000 tons. The Company believes that the increase of its molasses storage capacity
allows it greater flexibility in its purchasing and helps to mitigate price volatility.
Rice. The Company uses rice in both the production of beer and spirits. The Company
purchases its rice requirements in Thailand from qualified suppliers. In 2005, the Company purchased
approximately 58,020.0 tons of rice for its beer production from two suppliers and approximately
1,347.0 tons of rice for its spirits production from two suppliers. In 2006, the Company purchased
405.9 tons of rice for its spirits production from two suppliers. In 2007, the Company purchased
418.3 tons of rice for its spirits production from two suppliers.
Yeast. The Company cultivates its own yeast supply at its yeast culture center and maintains
additional supplies at its breweries and distilleries.
Concentrate. The Company add concentrate formula produced from Thai herbs to its Chang
Beer and Archa Beer. The Company produces beer concentrate in an amount that is sufficient for its
annual production.
Water. Water is an important input in the production, although it represents a small portion of
the Companys raw material costs. Water must be treated both before its use in the production process
and before disposal. The Company obtains the water supply from several sources, such as deep wells
located in its breweries and distilleries, rivers adjoining the Companys plants, lakes and reservoirs
and public utility companies. The Company monitors the quality, taste and composition of the water it
uses, and treats it to remove impurities and to comply with its own quality standards and applicable
regulations. Advances in technology have reduced its water consumption per liter produced. All of the
Companys facilities have water treatment facilities and a conservation/productivity program. The
water collection in the Companys production facilities complies with the prevailing local laws for the
management of hydro resources. In 2007, the Company used approximately 14,142.6 million liters of
water at its breweries and distilleries, 32.7% of which the Company sourced from deep wells and
67.3% of which the Company sourced from rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In 2007, the Company used
approximately 6,196.3 million liters of water at its breweries to produce 1,055.6 million liters of beer,
12.0 million liters of soda water and 50.4 million liters of drinking water, and approximately 7,946.3
million liters of water at its distilleries to produce 407.2 million liters of spirits.
In September 2004, the Government announced that in addition to the standard prices for
deep well water, in various provinces, including Ayudhya, Nakornpathom, Samutakorn and
Pathumthani where Cosmos and Bang Ban breweries and Sangsom, Red Bull, Sura Bangyikhan and
United Products distilleries are located, it would impose a conservation fee of Baht 8.5 per cubic
meter. In 2006 and 2007, the Company paid water conservation fees in the amount of Baht 31.3
million and Baht 26.3 million respectively. Further price increases of deep well water or restrictions
on the use of deep well water may cause the Company to consider alternative sources of water to
produce its beer, spirits, water and soda water, such as the use of river water. This alternative source
of water would require substantial investment and time necessary to implement and install additional
water treatment facilities, but would give the Company the ability to use additional water sources for
beer, spirits, water and soda water production and allow the Company to choose the proper types of
water for different operations.
Fuel oil. The Company uses fuel oil as a fuel source for its boilers at its breweries and
distilleries. The Company purchases fuel oil on a spot basis. In 2007, the Company purchased
approximately 72.5 million liters of fuel oil for its breweries and distilleries.
Packaging Materials
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The principal packaging materials used in the Companys beer and water and spirits
production are glass bottles, PET bottles, caps, cans, labels, cartons, trays and inserts. In 2007, the
cost of packaging materials for the Companys beer production was approximately 13.8% of the total
cost of beer and water and the cost of packaging materials for its spirits production was approximately
9.6% of the total cost of spirits. In 2007, the Company sourced most of its packaging materials locally
and purchased approximately 56.6% of the total cost of packaging materials from related parties. The
Company has 4 recycling centers at or near each of its breweries and distilleries.
3.1.6
Taxation
Excise Tax
The Excise Department of the Ministry of Finance administers excise taxes on beer and spirits
(spirits tax) in Thailand and sets the excise taxes for each type of beer and spirits periodically. The
Company pay excise tax on beer in advance based upon production volumes (for beer) and bottled
volume (for spirits). For spirits that the Company sells in Thailand, the Company affixes a stamp on
each bottle, which indicates that the excise tax has been paid. For the products that the Company
exports, the Company label the bottles or mark the cans for export only. The excise taxes applied to
alcoholic beverages are determined by the following basis, whichever is higher: (a) a Baht per liter of
pure alcohol calculation or (b) the greater of a percentage of the minimum ex-factory price announced
by the Excise Department or the sales price of the product. For example, the Company pay excise tax
on its white spirits, Chinese herb spirits and a majority of brown spirits based on pure alcohol volume,
but the Company pay excise tax on the Companys beer based on a percentage of the minimum
ex-factory price announced by the Excise Department. As of June 30, 2008, the Company paid an
excise tax of Baht 14.96 per 640 milliliter bottle of beer produced (55.0%, the minimum ex-factory
price as announced by the Excise Department per 640 milliliter bottle of Chang Beer produced, which
was Baht 27.20 at that time).
The following table sets forth the excise tax based on pure alcohol volume and a percentage
of the greater of the minimum ex-factory prices announced by the Excise Department or the actual exfactory price for each product that the Company sells as of June 30, 2008:
Products
Excise Tax Based on Alcohol

Volume
(Baht per Liter of Pure Alcohol)
Beer .....................
White spirits ........
Brown spirits .......
Chinese spirits .....
Excise Tax Based on Percentage of

the Greater of the Announced
Minimum Ex-Factory Price or
Actual Ex-Factory Price
100
110(1)
280-400(1)
280(1)
55%(1)
50%
50%
50%
__________
(1) Represents the applicable excise tax rates on each of the Companys products.
Municipal Tax
In 1984, the Government introduced a municipal tax equal to 10.0% of spirits taxes paid. The
Company paid a total of Baht 4,444.3 million in municipal taxes in 2007.
Health Promotion Fund Contributions
In 2001, the Government introduced Health Promotion Fund contributions equal to 2.0% of
excise taxes paid. The Company paid a total of Baht 888.2 million in Health Promotion Fund
contributions in 2007.
In 2007, the Company paid for excise tax, municipal tax and Health Promotion Fund
contributions in the total amount of Baht 47,775.1 million.
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Thai Public Broadcasting Service Contributions

In 2008, the Government introduced a Thai PBS contribution equal to 1.5% of spirits taxes
paid.
3.1.7
Quality Assurance
The Company believes that producing high quality products is critical to the success of the
Companys business. The Company is fully committed to maintaining the highest standards with
respect to the purity of water, the quality of the Companys raw materials and ingredients and the
integrity of the Companys packaging. In 2007, the Company employed 318 employees in the quality
assurance unit in the domestic breweries and distilleries.
The Company continuously monitors its production processes, both manually and
electronically, for compliance with its internal standards and applicable regulations. During the
production process, the Company relies upon computerized systems and skilled quality assurance
personnel to ensure high quality and safety with respect to its products at every step of the production
process. The Company monitors the functioning of these computerized control systems on a regular
basis. When the production process is complete, its quality assurance personnel perform thorough
analyses on finished product samples before proceeding with shipment.
The Company has a quality control laboratory for raw materials testing and a product testing
and analysis laboratory, which have been by certified the laboratory standard "ISO/IEC 17025:2005",
and a central laboratory for packaging testing, which is in the process of applying for the same
certification.
The Company also conducts production tests and commercial test for raw materials and
packaging materials obtained from potential suppliers prior to approving them as the Companys
suppliers. Moreover, the Company also has an equipment testing laboratory, which has been certified
by the laboratory standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for the testing of the Subsidiaries devices and
equipments as well as their process control.
In addition, the Company regularly undertakes quality audits in its distribution channels to
check compliance with package and product specifications. This process involves taking regular
random samples of beverages from the various channels and testing them against established quality
criteria.
The Bang Ban facility and Cosmos Brewery first obtained ISO9002:1994 quality
management certification in 2000, which they both updated to ISO9001:2000 quality management
certification in 2001. The Kamphaengphet facility first obtained ISO9001:2000 certification in 2002.
In addition, the Companys distilleries operated by the Companys subsidiaries United Winery and
Co. and Red Bull Co. first obtained ISO 9001:2000 quality management certification in 1999, and
other 14 distilleries in Thailand (except the distilleries of United Products Co. and Sura Piset
Thipparat Co.) received ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2005.
The Kamphaengphet facility, Bang Ban facility and Cosmos Brewery were first awarded
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP) certification in 2002, 2003 and 2003, respectively. In 2008, Kamphaengphet facility is in
the process of applying for ISO 22000:2005 food safety management system. Bang Ban and Cosmos
breweries will apply for this certificate in 2009. In addition, in 2004, 14 of the Companys distilleries
in Thailand were awarded GMP and HACCP certification. The distilleries of United Winery Co. and
Red Bull Co. were awarded such certificates in 2006.
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3.1.8
Intellectual Property
As of June 30, 2008, the Company owns 445 trademarks registered with the Intellectual
Property Department of Thailand. The Company most important trademarks include brand names,
such as Chang, Sangsom and Mekhong. As of June 30, 2008, all of the Companys material
trademarks have been registered in Thailand.
The Company primary mark for its beer, drinking water and soda water products is a design
of two elephants with a fountain, which has been registered in Thailand and many other countries
globally (as shown in item 13.1.3). Carlsberg A/S (Carlsberg) also registered a trademark of this
similar elephant design (Elephant Beer Trademark) (as shown in item 13.1.3). Consequently, on
August 31, 2005, the Companys Subsidiary, Beer Chang Co. entered into an agreement with
Carlsberg, under which both parties agreed to terms and conditions for the use of their respective
marks of Elephant (for more information, please see item 13 Related information).
In Thailand, a trademark registration is valid for 10 years, after which it can be renewed for
an additional 10-year period. The Intellectual Property Department may refuse to renew registration
of a trademark if, upon application of a third party, it determines that the trademark has lapsed due to
lack of use during the previous three years.
The Company plan to apply for renewal of registration of all of the Companys material
trademarks prior to their expiration. The Company believes that the Companys significant trademarks
are protected in all material respects in the markets in which the Company currently operates.
As of June 30, 2008, the Company have registered the Companys principal trademarks or
initiated trademark registration processes in approximately 50 countries outside of Thailand, including
Cambodia, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom, in
order to ensure protection of the names and logos in markets outside Thailand. The Company has
registered 44 trademarks outside Thailand.
3.1.9
Information Technology
Information technology systems are important to the Companys ability to manage the
Companys business. The Company information technology systems enable the Company to
coordinate the Companys operations, from order processing, production planning and raw material
ordering to customer delivery and invoicing.
In 2001, the Company began the implementation of the SAP system, an integrated system of
software applications providing a common framework for accounting, production planning, inventory
management, procurement, sale and distribution, plant maintenance, human resources management
and cost management activities for the Companys breweries. The Company expects to complete the
development and implementation of the SAP applications by 2008 for each part of the Companys
business.
3.1.10 Environment and Safety
The Company is subject to Thai laws and regulations relating to the protection of the
environment. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment regulates and enforces
environmental laws in Thailand. The principal environmental law in Thailand is the Enhancement and
Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act of 1992. In addition, the Factory Act of 1992,
Hazardous Substance Act of 1992 and the Public Health Act of 1992 regulate environmental hazards.
The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Ministry of
Public Health have promulgated rules regulating water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, and
hazardous substances and have authority to enforce the environmental laws and are empowered to
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bring administrative and criminal proceedings, such as to shut down non-complying factories against
those who violate environmental laws.
Thai environmental regulations have become increasingly stringent over the last decade and
the Company believes that this trend is likely to continue. Wastewater is the major environmental
issue for breweries and liquor distilleries. The Company treats wastewater from fermentation and
distillation through a non-aeration process and aeration process until the concentration of pollutants
are reduced to meet standards specified by the Government for disposal into public waterways. From
this process, the Company is able to collect bio-gases which the Company can use to fuel the
Companys boilers. Natural fertilizer is also a by-product of this wastewater treatment process. The
Company also treats the wastewater by other processes, such as cooling towers and bottle cleaning, by
an aeration process until the pollutants are reduced to an appropriate level before the Company drains
the water into the public waterways. The Company by-product business has reduced the annual
amount of pure waste that the Companys breweries and distilleries have to treat and dispose, which
correlates to a cost saving on treatment and disposal. In addition, the reduction of pure waste reduces
the impact of the Companys business on the environment.
The disposal of wastewater from the Companys production facilities is examined and
monitored on a periodic basis by Governmental entities and/or by the Companys own controllers
who are registered with the Government as environmental officers. The Company believes that all of
factories, both breweries and distilleries, have complied with the Governments standard with respect
to the waste water and air pollution treatment since the environmental inspection result of the
Company complies with such standard. The Company installed an online monitoring system to
monitor wastewater and air pollution at its three breweries and Bangyikhan distillery. This
monitoring system is linked to a computer system at the Provincial Industry Office, which is
connected to the Department of Industry.
Bang Ban brewery, Cosmos brewery and Kamphaengphet brewery first obtained ISO 14001
environmental safety management systems certification in 2001, 2001 and 2002, respectively, and
later upgraded to ISO 14001:2004. The Company brewery facilities are audited semi-annually by an
independent certification body and have been found to be in full compliance with the regulations.
Moreover, the Company also has a central environmental laboratory which conducts test with regard
to the air quality and working environment. The purpose of this laboratory is to promote safety and
good working environment of the Subsidiaries. This laboratory has been registered with the
Department of Industrial Factory. The Companys 16 distilleries in Thailand (except the distilleries of
United Products Co. and Sura Piset Thipparat Co.) obtained ISO 14001 environmental safety
management systems certification in 2008.
The Thai Labor Standard (MorRorTor. 8001-2546) of those 3 breweries has been certified by
the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare. In 2008, the Bang Ban Brewery is in the process of
applying for a standard certification of its Occupational Health and Safety Management
System (OHSAS 18001:1999).
The Company also complies with various safety and quality standards set by Thai
governmental agencies. For example, the Companys drinking water and soda water products are
subject to periodic quality audits by the Thai Food and Drug Administration. The Company also
complies with standards set by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute, Thai Ministry of Industry, with
which the Company are required to comply by the Excise Department. In addition, the Excise
Department requires the alcohol content of each of the Companys products to be within an
established range of the alcohol content the Company declare for that product. The Company believes
that the Companys current operations are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental
and safety laws and regulations.
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3.1.11 Insurance
The Company has insurance coverage against damage to the Companys plants, equipments
and vehicles with renowned insurers. The Company maintains insurance coverage in amounts that the
Company believes are consistent with market practices for beverage companies and provide prudent
levels of coverage for risks associated with the Companys operations.
In addition, the Company has the insurance against damage and loss to the Companys
inventory as a result of fire and robbery with renowned insurers. The said insurance covers
approximately 100.0% of the inventory value.
3.1.12 Employees
The Company employed 22,385 employees as of June 30, 2008, including 1,698 employees
and 5,824 employees at the Companys breweries and distilleries, respectively. None of the
Companys employees are members of labor unions, and the Company has not experienced a strike or
other material labor disturbance.
The Company classifies its employees into four principal categories. The table below sets
forth the number of employees by category and location as of the periods indicated.
Unit : persons
Production(1) ...........................................
Marketing ...............................................
Related businesses..................................
General administration ...........................
Overseas personnel.................................
Total(2) ..................................................
For the year ended as of December 31,

2005
2006
2007
7,737
7,720
7,929
9,566
10,963
10,853
993
1,529
1,541
1,667
1,994
2,062
171
206
205
20,134
22,412
22,590
For the six-month

Period
ended June 30,
2008
8,063
10,779
1,600
1,730
213
22,385
__________
(1) Production includes technical personnel and research and development personnel.
(2) The Company total numbers of employees include contract workers, which the Company hires from time to time. In
2005, 2006, 2007 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the Company employed 1,909, 1,473, 1,329 and 333
contract workers, of which 450, 504, 338 and 261 were hired for the Companys distilleries and breweries, respectively.
The Company believes that the Company has a well-trained and experienced workforce. The
Company regularly evaluates the performance of the Companys employees and has succession plans
in place to provide successors for key employees at each level. The Company invests significant
resources in training and education programs, such as modern management and marketing techniques,
strategic management and corporate governance. The Company also provides in-house training on
brewing techniques provided by experienced and skillful employees and employees whom the
Company sent to study in Brew Master Course from reputable institutions such as Scandinavian
Brewing School, Heriot-Watt University or Technical University Berlin, VLB. In addition, the
Companys breweries, since inception, have sent more than 20 employees to study abroad, to become
qualified brew masters. The Company also provides training for the Companys distribution agents,
including in-house training and certain courses at universities throughout Thailand.
The total remuneration to the Companys employees includes a base salary, bonuses and
allowances. The Company employees are also eligible to participate in the group health, life and
accident insurance programs. For certain of the Companys Subsidiaries, the Company contributes an
amount equal to 2 - 3% of an employees salary to a provident fund, depending on the number of
years of service, to which employees are required to contribute an equal percentage of their salaries.
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3.2
The Industry
Below is the information about the alcoholic beverage industry, Thailand economy and other
statistics, including information of the Company and the Companys competitors' relative positions in
the Thai alcoholic beverage industry. Such information is based on industry publications, published
sources or other publicly available information or the good faith belief of the Companys
management. All of the data presented in this section, including sales volumes and market share data,
has been provided by Canadean, a global beverage research company. Except as otherwise indicated,
the Company believes that the sources used are reliable. However, the Company cannot ensure the
accuracy of the information, and neither the Company, the selling shareholder nor the underwriters
or any of their affiliates or advisors, have independently verified this information. This information
may not be consistent with other information compiled within or outside Thailand and is subject to
revision by Canadean at any time.
The information on beer market came from Canadean and has been updated to the year 2007.
However, information on spirits market in Thailand has been updated until 2005 only.
The Alcoholic Beverage Industry in Thailand
3.2.1
Overview
According to Canadean, the beer market in Thailand grew at a compound annual growth rate
(CAGR) of 9.3% from 1999 to 2007, on sales volume basis. The Company believes that the beer
market will continue to grow due to the expansion of consumer base and increase in beer consumption
per capita. In addition, the spirits market in Thailand is also growing, with the Companys brown
spirits sales volume increasing rapidly in the past few years, offsetting the decrease in demand of
lower priced Chinese herb spirits.
(%)
12
10.1
10
8
5.3
5.3
6
2.5
4
2
0
Thai
Asia
Pac
SE
Asia
World
1.3
1.2
Europe America
Spirits Market CAGR for period 1999 - 2004
Beer Market CAGR for the period 1999 - 2004
For the period between 1999 and 2004, worldwide beer and spirits sales volumes grew at
CAGR of 2.5% and (0.4)%, respectively. During this period, Thailand has been one of the fastest
growing markets globally for beer and spirits with a CAGR of 10.1% and 3.2%, respectively. The
comparison of the growth rate of Thai beer and Thai spirits sales volumes and markets in Asia Pacific,
Europe and the Americas is set forth below:
(%)
4
3.2
3.0
2
0.7
1
0
-1
-2
Thai
SE
Asia
America
World
-0.4
Asia
Pac Europe
-0.4
-1.2
-4
-6
Source: Canadean
The Thai beer and spirits markets are among the six largest alcoholic beverage markets in
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), by sales
volume. In 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, sales volume for beer were approximately 1,619.1 million
liters, 1,728.6 million liters, 2,027.7 million liters, and 2,079.2 million liters, respectively, while sales
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volume for spirits for the year 2004 and 2005 were approximately 648.6 million liters and 661.9
million liters respectively.
The following table sets forth, beer and spirits sales volumes in 2004 for various countries in
Southeast Asia:
Beer
Sales Volume
2004
Country
Spirits
CAGR
1999 2004
(Million Liters)
Sales Volume
2004
CAGR
1999 - 2004
(Million Liters)
Indonesia ......................................
171.5
10.4%
32.1
5.9%
Malaysia ......................................
147.4
1.7%
3.4
5.4%
Philippines ....................................
1,268.5
0.7%
473.8
1.9%
Singapore ......................................
88.5
2.2%
2.1
(0.3)%
Thailand.......................................
1,619.1
10.1%
648.6
3.2%
Vietnam ........................................
878.5
5.0%
9.8
9.3%
.......................................
130.3
8.0%
N/A
N/A
Total..............................................
4,303.8
5.3%
1,169.8
2.8%
Others
(1)
(1)
Others include Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.

Source: Canadean
The beer market in Thailand still has room for growth since beer consumption per capita is
still significantly lower than that of the top 20 countries by beer consumption per capita. Between
1999 and 2007, Thailand's beer sales volume per capita grew from approximately 16.8 liters per
capita to 31.9 liters per capita, representing a CAGR of approximately 8.3%. Also, during 1999 to
2005, the spirits sales volume per capita increased from 9.6 liters per capita to 10.3 liters per capita,
representing a CAGR of approximately 1.2%.
The following tables set forth the 20 largest beer and spirits markets ranked by per capita
sales volume in 2004.
Consumption for Top 20 Markets by Volume in 2004
(ranked by per capita sales volume)
Beer
China ...........................
United States ...............
Germany......................
Brazil...........................
United Kingdom..........
Japan ...........................
Mexico ........................
Russia..........................
South Africa ................
Spain ...........................
Poland .........................
France..........................
Canada.........................
Venezuela....................
Colombia.....................
Australia ......................
Volume
(Million Liters)
30,252.9
23,550.0
9,638.0
8,750.0
5,820.0
5,642.0
5,450.0
5,415.2
2,883.5
2,813.5
2,766.8
2,150.0
2,078.8
1,830.0
1,825.0
1,750.0
Per Capita
Sales Volume
(Liters)
23.4
83.4
116.5
51.4
99.5
43.7
50.5
37.6
57.3
70.8
71.0
36.1
65.6
70.9
39.5
89.1
China ..........................
India............................
Brazil ..........................
United States...............
Russia .........................
Japan...........................
South Korea ................
Thailand ....................
Philippines ..................
Germany .....................
Ukraine .......................
France .........................
Spain...........................
United Kingdom .........
Poland.........................
Mexico........................
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Spirits
Per Capita
Volume
Sales Volume
(Million
(Liters)
Liters)
5,090.7
3.9
3,095.7
2.9
1,565.1
9.2
1,506.8
5.3
1,341.5
9.3
1,255.2
9.7
1,080.6
22.2
648.6
10.2
473.8
5.7
400.2
4.8
359.3
7.2
336.9
5.7
291.1
7.3
265.1
4.5
245.7
6.3
173.3
1.6
Beer
Thailand .....................
Italy .............................
South Korea.................
Czech Republic ...........
Volume
(Million Liters)
1,619.1
1,570.0
1,555.5
1,500.5
Per Capita
Sales Volume
(Liters)
25.3
27.6
31.9
148.0
Italy.............................
Romania......................
Canada ........................
Colombia ....................
Spirits
Volume
Per Capita
(Million
Sales Volume
Liters)
(Liters)
153.4
2.7
151.0
6.8
146.6
4.6
112.9
2.4
___________________
Source: Canadean
Development of Thailand Per Capita Sales Volume (Liters)

Beer
Spirits)
1999 ..........................................................
16.8
9.6
2000 ..........................................................
17.4
9.0
2001 ..........................................................
18.9
9.3
2002 ..........................................................
20.3
9.6
2003 ..........................................................
25.0
9.9
2004 ..........................................................
25.4
10.2
2005 ..........................................................
26.9
10.3
2006 ..........................................................
31.3
N/A
2007 ..........................................................
31.9
N/A
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Source: Canadean
3.2.2
Product Segmentation
Beer
The beer market in Thailand can be broken down into three segments: (i) economy brands,
(ii) standard brands and (iii) premium and super-premium brands, principally differentiated by
pricing. Brands from all three segments are heavily advertised and marketed and can be generally
differentiated by marketing policy and packaging.
Economy brands. Economy brands are low-priced mainstream products, which are brewed
locally, account for approximately 85.4% of sales volume in Thailand in 2007. Economy brands are
widely available to the mass market through a range of different outlets and are distributed in a variety
of different packaging, including bottles, cans and kegs. Given that economy brands account for the
majority of the market, established brewers are able to leverage their scale advantage and distribute
their products on a national basis. Consumers in this segment are particularly price-sensitive and
include many people who have changed their beverage preferences from low-priced white spirits. The
typical retail selling price of a 640 milliliter bottle is between Baht 30 and Baht 40. Economy brands
in Thailand include Chang Beer, Archa Beer, Chang Draught, Leo and Thai Beer.
Standard brands. Standard brands are primarily brewed locally and represented
approximately 9.8% of the beer market by sales volume in 2007. The brands in this segment are
targeted at consumers, mainly in urban areas, with a purchasing power greater than the mass market.
The brands within this segment are generally priced above economy brands, but below premium
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brands, with the typical retail selling price of a 640 milliliter bottle between Baht 41 and Baht 50.
Standard brands have found themselves competing for market share with both economy brands and
imported premium brands. The most popular standard brand in Thailand is Singha.
Premium and super-premium brands. This segment represented the remaining 4.8% of the
beer market by sales volume in Thailand in 2007, and comprises mainly international brands.
Premium brands are primarily brewed locally but super-premium brands are primarily imported into
Thailand. The brands in this segment are targeted at urban consumers with relatively high purchasing
power and tourists. In highly populated areas, a large number of premium and super-premium brands
are widely available, particularly in hotels, restaurants and bars. Premium brands are significantly
more expensive than economy and standard brands and use more sophisticated packaging designed to
appeal to urban consumers. The typical retail price of a 640 milliliter bottle is approximately Baht 51
upwards. Heineken is the most popular premium brand in Thailand and is brewed locally.
Spirits
The spirits market in Thailand can be broken down into three segments: (i) white spirits and
Chinese herb spirits; (ii) brown spirits, admix whisky and blended/standard Scotch whisky; and (iii)
imported premium spirits.
White spirits and Chinese herb spirits. White spirits are distilled from molasses, and Chinese
herb spirits are produced from alcohol or white spirits compounded with Chinese herbs. White spirits
and Chinese herb spirits are the most popular and lowest priced type of spirits in Thailand and
represented approximately 69.3% of the spirits market by sales volume in 2005. They are consumed
widely in rural regions and are perceived to be one of the most affordable kinds of alcoholic beverage.
The main types of spirits in this segment are Ruang Khao, Pai-Thong and Chiang-Chun. Branding is
not an important factor in this segment, although many consumers take into account the origin of the
spirits, which is usually identified on the packaging. The typical retail selling price of a 625 milliliter
bottle is between Baht 50 and Baht 85 for white spirits and between Baht 75 and Baht 95 for Chinese
herb spirits. The price range for a given packaging format is driven by the variety of alcoholic content
available, with higher alcoholic content spirits being more expensive than lower alcoholic content
spirits.
Brown spirits, admix whisky and blended/standard Scotch whisky. This segment represented
approximately 30.0% of the spirits market by sales volume in 2005. Brown spirits are primarily local
varieties of whisky and rum, distilled from either molasses or glutinous rice. Brown spirits are
consumed nationwide, although there are regional preferences. Branding is an important factor in this
segment, which includes Sangsom, Mekhong, Hong Thong and 100 Pipers. Increasingly, the
international spirits companies are targeting this market segment with affordable imported admix
whiskies, which are blends of imported aged malt and neutral spirits as well as with imported
blended/standard Scotch whisky. The most popular admix whisky is Crown 99 produced by the
Company and the best selling blended Scotch whisky is 100 Pipers, produced by Pernod Ricard. The
popular blended/standard Scotch whisky is Johnnie Walker Red Label, an international brand
produced by Diageo Plc. The typical retail selling price for a 700 milliliter bottle is between Baht 115
and Baht 210 for locally distilled brown spirits, between Baht 185 and Baht 195 for admix whisky,
between Baht 345 and Baht 430 for blended Scotch whisky and up to Baht 580-620 for standard
Scotch whisky.
Imported premium spirits. Imported premium spirits include all international spirits brands
including imported white spirits (such as vodka, tequila and gin) and imported brown spirits (such as
premium malt whisky, rum and brandy). In this segment, a highly fragmented, large number of
international brands are widely available, particularly in hotels, restaurants and bars. Imported
premium spirits are a relatively niche market in Thailand as they are significantly more expensive
than locally distilled spirits and are therefore not affordable for the majority of Thai consumers. The
market share by sales volume of imported premium spirits was approximately 0.7% of the spirits
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market by sales volume in 2005. Popular brands in Thailand include Johnnie Walker Black Label
(produced by Diageo Plc.), Chivas Regal (produced by Pernod Ricard) and VSOP (produced by
Regency). The typical retail selling price of a 700 milliliter bottle of imported premium spirits is Baht
800 upward depending upon the quality of product.
3.2.3
Key Industry Trends
Beer
Growth of economy brands. Sales volumes of economy beer grew at significantly faster rates
than the beer market as a whole from the period of 1997 to 2007. This growth has been driven by
stimulation of the market from competition between the Company and Boon Rawd Brewery Co.,
increased advertising and marketing, a shift in consumer demand away from low-priced white spirits
to economy beer, growth in off-premise establishments and modern supermarkets and the introduction
of new products into this segment such as Archa Beer and Chang Draught (produce by the Company),
Leo, Esarn Beer and Thai Beer (produced by Boon Rawd Brewery Co.), and Cheers Beer (produced
by Thai-Asia Pacific Brewery Plc.).
Increasing preference for lower alcohol beer. Similar to other markets, Thailand is
experiencing a shift in consumers' preferences towards lower alcohol beer. Historically, Thai
consumers, primarily men, have preferred the strong taste and alcohol content of normal economy
beer but this trend is evolving as a new demographic group of younger consumers, including women,
become first time beer drinkers. The trend towards lighter, beer with lower alcohol content, is gradual
but has recently led to the introduction of new brands, such as Federbru, Archa Beer, Chang Light,
Chang Draught, Leo and Singha Light, to capture this new segment of the market.
Urbanization facilitating beer consumption. Thailand has a large rural economy but in recent
years a key trend has been the increasing urbanization of the Thai population to metropolitan areas
such as Bangkok. This process, through increased purchasing power, has caused a gradual shift in
consumers' preferences from low-priced white spirits to beer, which is perceived by Thai consumers
as more upmarket.
Spirits
Low-priced local spirits face increasing substitution to other products. The ongoing growth
of economy beer has impacted the sales performance of local spirits, particularly white spirits. The
emergence of low-priced beer, has stimulated the interest of traditional consumers of low-priced
spirits, rural people with low income, who are changing their beverage preference from low-priced
spirits to economy beer.
International players are targeting the middle ground between local brown spirits and
imported premium spirits. As a result of growing consumer preference for quality brands at affordable
prices (for off-premise consumption), international players are introducing products such as blended
Scotch whisky to capture the increasing demand for relatively affordable products containing aged
malt.
Changing lifestyles leading to growth in on-premise consumption. Changing lifestyles and
increasing purchasing power of Thai consumers are leading to growth in on-premise sales of imported
spirits. Many urban consumers, particularly those between the ages of 20 and 35, socialize in pubs,
restaurants and bars, and consequently drink more imported spirits. The main beneficiaries of this
trend are vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, admix whisky and standard Scotch whisky, which are often
used as a base for mixed drinks and cocktails.
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3.2.4
Competition
Beer
The beer market in Thailand is highly competitive, in particular between Chang Beer and
Archa Beer produced by the Company and the portfolio of beer brands produced by the Boon Rawd
Brewery Co., primarily its Leo and Singha brands. This competition, which has been characterized by
intensive advertising and marketing campaigns, has stimulated the beer market and is partly
responsible for the overall market growth in recent years.
At December 31, 2007, the Boon Rawd Brewery Co. portfolio of beer brands i.e. Singha, Thai
Beer, Leo and Esarn Beer. Thai Beer, Leo and Esarn Beer are economy brands, which compete
directly with Chang Beer and Archa Beer, whereas Singha is positioned in the higher-priced standard
segment. Boon Rawd Brewery Co. also produces several brands under licensing agreements, such as
Asahi and Kloster.
Other local breweries include Thai Asia Pacific Brewery Co., which produces Heineken,
Tiger and Cheers brands and San Miguel Co., which produces Blue Ice and Red Horse brands.
Sales of imported beer are not significant in Thailand due to the high costs of shipping beer to
Thailand, the relatively short shelf-life of beer and an import tariff of 60% of the import price
including excise tax, municipal tax, contributions to the Health Promotion Fund, and contributions to
Thai PBS. In 2007, sales of imported beers accounted for less than 1.0% of total sales volume.
Imported beers from countries that are part of AFTA may increase in the future as AFTA has reduced
import tariffs on beer.
The following table sets forth the sales volumes and market shares of economy, standard and
premium beer brands sold in Thailand during the periods indicated:
(Unit: Million liters except percentage data)
Key Brands
2005
Sales
Volume

2006
2007
Share
Sales
Share
Sales
Share
%
Volume
%
Volume
%
Economy brands:
The Company .............................. Chang, Archa
Boon Rawd Brewery Co............. Leo, Thai Beer
Other............................................ Cheers, Red Horse
Sub-total ......................................
Standard brand:
Boon Rawd Brewery Co.............
Others ..........................................
Sub-total ......................................
Premium brand:
Thai Asia Pacific Brewery Co. ..
Carlsberg Co. ...........................
Imported / Others ........................
Sub-total ......................................
Total ............................
Singha
Blue Ice, Tiger
Heineken
Carlsberg
915.4
500.4
9.4
52.7
28.8
0.5
990.4
712.4
8.0
48.9
35.1
0.4
971.1
792.8
7.4
46.8
38.2
0.4
1,425.2
82.0
1,710.8
84.4
1,771.2
85.3
163.9
8.4
172.3
9.4
0.5
9.9
186.1
7.8
193.9
9.2
0.4
9.6
195.4
8.9
204.3
9.4
0.4
9.8
91.3
0.0
39.8
140.8
1,738.3
5.3
0.0
2.3
8.1
100.0
89.2
0.0
33.8
122.4
2,027.1
4.4
0.0
1.7
6.0
100.0
90.2
0.0
10.6
100.8
2,076.3
4.3
0.0
0.5
4.9
100.0
Source: Canadean
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Spirits
The Company is the main player in the local spirits market. The primary competition of the
Company is from community spirits producers and contraband producers and from imported premium
brands produced by the international players. Imported spirits are subject to an import tariff of 60% of
the import price including excise tax, municipal tax, contributions to the Health Promotion Fund and
contribution to Thai PBS. Since the Government ceased granting concessions to produce spirits in
1999, any company that meets specific qualifications may receive a license from the Government to
produce and sell spirits. As a result of this liberalization, over 6,000 additional spirits producers have
entered the local market since 1999. In the brown spirits segment, the Companys brands primarily
compete with 100 Pipers (produced by Pernod Ricard), among others. Although these rival brands are
sold nationwide, their small distribution networks and higher prices limit their presence primarily to
Bangkok and other urban centers.
The following table sets forth the sales volumes and market share of local white spirits, local
brown spirits and imported spirits sold in Thailand during the period indicated:
2004
2003
2005
(Unit: Million liters except percentage

data)
Sales
Volume
Share %
Sales
Volume
Share %
Sales
Volume
Share %
Local white spirits:

The Company (1) .......................................
Others(2) ....................................................
374.8
52.7
60.6%
8.5%
380.5
69.5
59.1%
10.8%
375.1
83.9
57.1%
12.8%
Sub-total ...............................................
Local brown spirits, admix whisky:
The Company (3) .......................................
Others(4) ....................................................
427.5
69.1%
450.0
69.9%
459.0
69.9%
85.2
79.1
13.8%
12.8%
101.9
60.1
15.8%
9.3%
113.9
49.7
17.3%
7.6%
Sub-total ...............................................
Blended / standard Scotch whisky(5) .........
Premium imported spirits(6) ......................
164.3
23.8
3.2
26.5%
3.8%
0.5%
162.0
29.2
2.7
25.2%
4.5%
0.4%
163.5
31.4
2.6
24.9%
4.8%
0.4%
Total................................................
618.7
100.0%
643.9
100.0%
656.6
100.0%
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Source: Canadean
(1) Key products include Ruang Khao, Pai-Thong and various brands of Chinese herb spirits.
(2) Key products include community spirits.
(3) Key brands include Sangsom, Mekhong, Mungkorn Thong and Crown 99.
(4) Key brand includes Master Blend
(5) Key brands include 100 Pipers, Johnnie Walker Red Label and Spey Royal.
(6) Key brands include Johnnie Walker Black Label and Chivas Regal.
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3.2.5
Distribution
Off-premise and on-premise distribution of alcoholic beverages are relatively balanced in

Thailand in terms of sales volume, although low-priced economy beer and spirits are predominantly
sold off-premise. The growth in recent years has been in off-premise distribution as on-premise
alcoholic beverage consumption has become strictly controlled and monitored by Governments
regulations aimed at preventing drunk driving, under-age consumption as well as late night
consumption. However, on-premise sales revenues are higher than off-premise sales revenue because
on-premise retail prices are generally at least 50.0% higher than off-premise retail prices.
Off-premise sales volumes of beer and spirits have also been stimulated by the aggressive
expansion and increased competition between domestic supermarket chains, such as Tops and
Foodland, and international hypermarkets, such as Tesco Lotus, Big C and Carrefour. Thai shoppers
have become attracted to the idea of one-stop shopping and the range of products offered in these
large outlets.
Strong distribution is a key success factor in the off-premise market as it is important that
beer and spirits brands maximize their availability in popular retail outlets such as grocery stores,
supermarket chains and hypermarkets. For example, small retail outlets, which are common in rural
areas, have limited shelf space and are unwilling to stock unknown brands. Having a strong
distribution network is also important to successfully leverage a brand owner's advertising campaign
and encourage distributors and retailers to sell its products.
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3.3
Regulation
3.3.1
Regulation by the Excise Department, the Ministry of Finance
General
The Thai Government has regulated the alcoholic beverage or liquor industry due to its nature
as a stable revenue generating source and also due to health concerns. In the past, the Government
issued several laws and regulations to control all processes of the liquor industry including production
and import, spirits tax, reproduction, transportation and sale. The Liquor Act B.E. 2493 (1950), as
amended (the Liquor Act), has been the main legislation for controlling all liquor-related activities
in Thailand. The Minister of Finance is authorized under the Liquor Act to issue ministerial
regulations covering: (1) the types of liquor, the tax rate imposed on liquor, and the characteristics of
stamp duty and other fees not exceeding the designated maximum rate; (2) the discount or exemption
of fees on the issuance of licenses for the production and sale of liquor or liquor enhancers; (3) the
discount or exemption from excise tax for specific types of liquor; and (4) the prescription of rules,
conditions and requirement for implementations under the Liquor Act. The Excise Department has
been authorized, under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, as the official entity to regulate and
supervise the liquor industry.
The Liquor Act classifies liquor as follows:
fermented liquor means liquor not made by distillation, including fermented liquor
mixed with distilled liquor of alcohol content not exceeding 15 degrees; and
distilled liquor means liquor made by distillation, including distilled liquor mixed
with fermented liquor of alcohol content exceeding 15 degrees. Sub-classifications of
distilled liquor pursuant to the Ministerial Regulation No. 46 (B.E. 2513 (1970)) issued
under the Liquor Act categorizes distilled liquor as follows:
Ethyl Alcohol (Sura Samthap) means distilled liquor of alcohol content more than 80%;
White spirits (Sura Khao) means distilled liquors without any mixture or color with
alcohol content less than 80%;
Compounded spirits (Sura Pasom) means distilled liquors made from blended ethyl
alcohol or white spirits with alcohol content less than 80%;
Blended spirits (Sura Prung Piset) means distilled liquors made from blended ethyl
alcohol with alcohol content less than 80%; and
Special spirits (Sura Piset) means distilled liquors produced by a special process with
alcohol content less than 80%, including (i) whisky, brandy, rum, gin or other foreign
spirits; and (ii) Gao-Liang, Chiang-Chun or other Chinese herb spirits.
Licensing
Under the Liquor Act, liquor production, or possession of a liquor distiller, is prohibited
unless licensed by the Director-General of the Excise Department (the Director-General). The
liberalization of the Thai liquor industry in 1999 allowed qualified persons to apply for a license for
the production and sale of liquor, subject to the requirements provided by the relevant regulations.
The Ministry of Finance, pursuant to the Notifications of the Ministry of Finance Re: Liquor
Administration Methods B.E. 2543 (2000) (No. 1-No. 4) (the Notifications), prescribes conditions
for the license application for the production and sale of each type of liquor, including (i) distilled
liquor, (ii) fermented liquor (beer) and fruit spirits, (iii) ethyl alcohol (Sura Samthap), (iv) foreign
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liquor, (v) liquor to be used in the production of other goods, (vi) liquor enhancer, (vii) local
fermented liquor and fermented liquor other than beer and fruit spirits, (viii) products from
agricultural produce with alcohol content not more than 15% and (ix) community spirits. The
Notifications also specify the qualifications of an applicant and requirements relating to production
and quality of liquor; for example, nationality and legal status of the applicant, production capacity,
location of the facility, the area of the facility, machinery capacity, number of workers and alcohol
content for liquor.
Licensed producers are subject to a number of procedures and conditions with respect to the
production and sale of liquor prescribed by the Director-General. In particular, for the production and
sale of (i) distilled liquor, (ii) fermented liquor (beer and fruit spirits) and local fermented liquor and
(iii) fermented liquor other than beer and fruit spirits, the licensed producers generally are required to
enter into an agreement to produce and sell liquor with the Excise Department, submit details of the
production process and raw materials to be used in production for approval, submit a sample of liquor
before delivery from the facility, maintain the quality of the liquor, submit samples of labels, marks
and containers for approval, report the ex-factory price of liquor, submit the liquor inventory account
and purchase of raw materials and pay the annual license fee and excise tax.
The licensed producers of distilled liquor and fermented liquor are allowed to fix the
wholesale and retail sales prices, provided that they report prices to the Excise Department. The
Excise Department official is authorized to investigate the liquor facility or wholesalers storage
facility during working hours.
The Excise Department also supervises the import, sale or display for the purpose of sale and
transportation of liquor. The sale or display for the purpose of sale of liquor must be licensed by an
Excise Department official. An importer of liquor with volume greater than one liter or a seller of
liquor must obtain a license from Excise Department officials. Transportation of liquor from the
facility for which proper tax payment has not been made is prohibited unless approved by the
Director-General. Transportation of liquor from the facility exceeding 10 liters is prohibited unless a
transportation permit is obtained from the Excise Department officials.
Excise Tax and Payment
The Excise Department collects excise tax (spirits tax) for locally produced liquor while the
Customs Department collects excise tax, on behalf of the Excise Department, for imported liquors.
Licensed liquor producers must pay excise tax for liquor produced before packing. Excise tax paid
will be identified by the spirits tax stamps affixed on the liquor containers under the supervision of the
Excise Department officials or in another manner as specified by the ministerial notification.
Importers of liquor, except for importers of liquor not exceeding one liter with an open container,
must pay excise tax by affixing excise tax stamps on the containers before customs clearance. The
Director-General, however, may allow payments to be made elsewhere.
The Liquor Act provides for the calculation of the excise tax based on both ad valorem and
the quantity. The applicable rate will be the one that yields the greater tax revenue to the Government.
For ad valorem tax payment, the value of the liquor base is as follows:
(1)
for locally produced liquor, the ex-factory price; if there is no ex-factory price or if
there are several ex-factory prices, the price announced by the Director-General applies;
and
(2)
for imported spirits, the sum of the CIF value, import duty, special fee under the law
governing investment promotion and tax and other fees, if any, prescribed by a Royal
Decree, but excluding value added tax.
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Excise tax imposed on liquor will be calculated based on both ad valorum and the quantity
pursuant to the Ministerial Regulation relating to the Determination of Type of Spirits and Spirits Tax
Rate B.E. 2546 (2003), the Ministerial Regulation relating to Determination of Type of Spirits and
Spirits Tax Rate (No. 2) B.E. 2548 (2005) and the Ministrail Regulation relating to Determination of
Type of Spirits and Spirits Tax Rate (No.3) B.E. 2550 (2007) (the Tax Rate Regulation). Exporters
of locally produced liquor, however, are entitled to a tax refund. When a facility owner duly pays the
excise tax and transports liquor out of the facility, the owner is entitled to a tax refund, provided that
he can prove, to the satisfaction of the Director-General, that liquor has been transformed and, hence,
will not be able to be consumed.
Tax Rate
According to the Tax Rate Regulation, there are two rates, an ad valorem rate and a specific
rate, as follows:
Specific Rate
Product
Ad Valorem Rate
Unit
Baht/Unit
1.1 Beer.................................................................
55%
Liter of pure alcohol
100
1.2 Wine and sparkling wine made from grapes.......
60%
100
1.3 Local fermented liquor....................................
25%
70
1.4 Other ...............................................................
25%
70
2.1 White Spirits (Sura Khao)...............................
50%
110
2.2 Compounded spirits (Sura Pasom)..................
50%
280
2.3 Blended spirits (Sura Prung Piset) ..................
50%
400
(1) Brandy .....................................................
45%
400
(2) Whisky.....................................................
50%
400
(3) Other........................................................
50%
400
3. Ethyl Alcohol (Sura Samthap)

(1) To be used in industry or to be processed by
methods as specified by the Director-General ...
2%
Liter
(2) To be used in medicine, pharmaceuticals

and science by methods as specified by the
Director-General ........................................
0.1%
Liter
0.05
(3) Other ...............................................................
10%
6.0
1. Fermented Liquor:
2. Distilled Liquor:
2.4 Special spirits (Sura Pisit):
Ex-factory Price
For the purpose of calculation of excise tax rate based on the ad valorem basis, the Excise
Department has issued the Announcements of the Excise Department Re: Designation of liquor
market price for the purpose of excise tax calculation which may be amended from time to time.
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Import duties and import restrictions

The Customs Department collects import duties on various types of liquor based on either a
specific or an ad valorem rate, whichever yields greater tax revenue to the Government, as follows:
Product
Sake..........................................
Brandy......................................
Whisky .....................................
Rum..........................................
Gin............................................
Liquor.......................................
Chinese spirits ..........................
Other spirits..............................
Ad Valorem Rate
(% of CIF Value)
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
Specific Rate
(Baht per liter)
10.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
However, the import duty on liquor from members of the World Trade Organization is
currently either Baht 63.05 per liter or 58.2% of the CIF value, whichever yields greater tax revenue
to the Government.
There are no quantitative restrictions on spirits imports.
3.3.2
Regulation by Other Laws
Alcoholic Control Act

Pursuant to the Alcoholic Control Act, it is prohibited to sell alcoholic beverages in various
places such as temples or places for holding religious rites, states public health service places,
government public parks provided for recreational purposes of the general public and oil fuel service
stations. Additionally, no one shall sell alcoholic beverages to a person who is under twenty years old
or a person who is intoxicated to an extent that he/she cannot control himself/herself. The act also
prohibits selling alcoholic beverages by various methods, such as automatic vending machine,
rendering, price reduction for the purpose of sale promotion, handing out, giving as free gift, giving
away or exchanging with alcoholic beverages or with other goods or services as the case may be.
In addition, the act prohibits advertising an alcoholic beverage or showing the name or the
mark of the alcoholic beverage which boasts of its efficacy or induces others to drink such alcoholic
beverage, either directly or indirectly. Pursuant to the act, an advertisement or a public relations by the
manufacturer of all categories of alcoholic beverages may be made specifically in a description of
giving information and social creative knowledge, whereby there shall not be shown any picture of
the goods or the container of said alcoholic beverage, except it is a picture of the symbol of the
alcoholic beverage or a symbol of the manufacturing company of such alcoholic beverage only.
However, the provisions shall not be applied to an advertisement that originates outside the Kingdom.
Licensing and Requirements under Factory Law
Under the Factory Act B.E. 2535 (1992), as amended (the Factory Act), a license must be
obtained from the Ministry of Industry, prior to operation of a brewery, distillery or production
facility for drinking water having machinery capacity of more than 50 horse power. The operator must
comply with the requirements of the Factory Act, including (i) the location, environment, building
structure and interior of the factory, (ii) characteristic or type of machinery and equipment used in the
factory, (iii) rules relating to employees, (iv) pollution control, including wastewater treatment and
noise control and (v) safety arrangements. The factory license is generally valid for five years from
the initial operation. The operator is required to apply for a license renewal within 60 days prior to the
expiry of the license. The factory license will then be extended for another five years, provided that
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the operator must comply with relevant conditions. Breweries and distilleries must prepare and submit
an environmental report on an annual basis to the Ministry of Industry.
Licensing under the Health Act
Under the Health Act B.E. 2535 (1992) (as amended), the production of beverages, including
soda water and drinking water, contained in cans, bottles or other containers, is treated as a business
harmful to health for which the producer is required to obtain a license from the local government
authority prior to its operation. Such license is valid for one year from the date of issuance. The
license holder is required to apply for the renewal of the license and pay the relevant fee prior to the
expiry date of the license. The renewal will be granted if the license holder complies with the
conditions imposed such as having a water treatment system and an outlet for wastewater in their
breweries. In case of the revocation of the license, the application for a new license can be made after
the lapse of one year from the revocation date.
Community Spirits
Community spirits are white distilled spirits with alcohol content greater than 15 degrees, but
less than 40 degrees, usually produced from rice, flour, fruit, or other agricultural product. In 2003,
the Government introduced the Notification of Ministry of Finance Re: Liquor Administration
Methods B.E. 2546 (No. 4), which permits persons or cooperatives to produce and sell community
spirits if the distillery uses not more than a five horsepower generator, employs less than seven
employees, utilizes a water treatment system and is located at least 100 meters from a public river.
Any person that produces and sells community spirits must obtain an approval to produce and sell
community spirits from the Director-General or other authorized persons in the form and conditions
specified by the Director-General.
Municipal Tax
Pursuant to the Allocation of Liquor Tax Act B.E. 2527 (1984) (as amended), municipal taxes
on spirits are collected by the Excise Department or the Customs Department, as the case may be, on
behalf of the Ministry of Interior from those responsible for excise taxes under the Liquor Act. An
additional tax of 10% of the spirits tax will be imposed on locally produced spirits or imported spirits,
as the case may be.
Health Promotion Fund Contributions
Pursuant to the Health Promotion Fund Act B.E. 2544 (2001), a person responsible for spirits
tax under the Liquor Act is obliged to contribute to the Health Promotion Fund at a rate of 2.0% of the
spirits tax payable under the Liquor Act concurrently with the payment of spirits tax.
Thai Public Broadcasting Service Contribution
Pursuant to the Thai Public Broadcasting Service Act B.E. 2551 (2008), a person responsible
for spirits tax under the Liquor Act is obliged to contribute to the Thai PBS at a rate of 1.5% of the
spirits tax payable under the Liquor Act concurrently with the payment of spirits tax.
Value Added Tax
The Revenue Department imposes a value-added tax of 7.0% based on (i) the sum of the ex-factory
price, spirits tax and municipal tax for locally produced spirits and (ii) the sum of CIF value, import
duty, spirits tax and municipal tax for imported liquors.
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Retail Sale of Alcoholic Drinks

The retail sale of alcoholic drinks is regulated under the Finance Ministerial Regulation re:
Designation of Time of Retail Sales of Alcoholic Drinks for Type 3 and Type 4 Licenses, under the
Liquor Act. The retail sale is the sale of all types of liquors in the amount less than 10 liters at a time.
The regulation restricts the retail sale of alcoholic drinks to the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
to midnight.
Operating Hours of Entertainment Venues
Under the Public Entertainment Act B.E. 2509 (1966) and Ministerial Regulation Re: Date
and Opening and Closing Hours of Entertainment Venues B.E. 2547, the Government has regulated
opening and closing hours of entertainment venues which vary from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for opening
hours and midnight to 2 a.m. for closing hours. The opening and closing hours depend on the types of
entertainment venue and locations.
Labeling of Alcoholic Drinks
The labeling of alcoholic drinks is regulated under the Food Act, B. E. 2522 (1979). The
Health Ministerial Notification (No. 275) B.E. 2546 (2003) Re: Liquor (No. 2) requires that the label
of alcoholic drinks display the given warning statements, referring to the restriction on sale of
alcoholic drinks to any person under the age of 18, incompetence of drunk driving and a warning
message that any person under the age of 18 should not drink.
Commercial Advertisement of Alcoholic Drinks
In additional to the Alcoholic Control Act, commercial advertisements of alcoholic drinks in
theaters and on billboards are regulated under the Consumer Protection Act, B.E. 2522 (1979), which
requires that no solicitation to drink or overstatement, whether direct or indirect, of its usage may be
made, and that the warning statements referring to disadvantages from its consumption be displayed
or placed. It also promulgates the manner in which the warning statement must be made, including the
font-size to ensure that it is noticeable.
Drunk Driving and Drunk Dont Drive Campaign
The Land Traffic Act, B.E. 2522 (1979) prohibits driving under intoxication from alcoholic
drinks or other agents. In addition, the Interior Ministerial Regulation, issued under the act requires
random road checks by the police to inspect the blood alcohol level of end-users by means of a breath
analyzer. Any offender will be subject to either a maximum sentence of one-year imprisonment or
Baht 5,000 20,000 fine, as well as the probation measures for social services.
The Dont Drive Drunk Foundation was established on September 6, 2002, to introduce and
implement the Drunk Dont Drive campaign with the ultimate goal to stop drunk driving, as well as
to increase awareness of the risk and potential harm caused by drunk driving. The foundation was set
up to regularly disseminate information about accidents associated with drunk drivers.
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4.
Research and Development
The Company is aware of the importance of the research and development by focusing on the
improvement of the innovations and production techniques and raw material packaging and others,
which are material factors of the Companys strategy to decrease production cost, increase efficiency
and improve the Companys product quality.
The Company has research and development centers for production of beer, drinking water
and soda water at Bang Ban brewery and Kamphaengphet brewery. As of June 30, 2008, the
Company had 38 research and development officers for production of beer, drinking water and soda
water. The research and development centers for production of beer, drinking water and soda water
have objectives as follows:
Being a center for testing and approving various raw materials and packaging suitable to
each brewery and studying alternative sources for changes in the future.
Being a center for preparing yeast in the process of beer production of each brewery and
controlling quality to assure that yeast used in the process of production is pure and is
qualified under the same standard.
Being a center for controlling production process to assure that quality and standard of
production of all beer, drinking water and soda water are the same.
Being a center for testing of working conditions and air disposed from beer, drinking
water and soda water facilities for the standard of working conditions control and air
disposed from the facilities through an environmental laboratory, consisting of both water
and air.
Monitoring the quality of water resources and technology in the water improvement
process to assure that quality and standard of water used in the production are the same,
and to prepare for new technology.
Monitoring techniques of production and packaging to prepare for changes and

improvement for cost reduction, increasing of production efficiency and responding to
consumers requirements.
Improvement of products, both existing and new products.
Development of staff to increase their capability for production and international

operation through brewing school project and the project to improve English proficiency.
Additionally, the Company aims to improve yeast culturing and expects to improve new
products from new species of yeast in the near future. For example, the Company introduced
Federbru Beer in April 2008 to compete with standard brands and other premium brands in
Thailand. In addition, the Company aims to develop functional drinks.
For production of spirits, the Company has a research and development center, located at
Sangsom Building, Phahonyothin Road, Phayathai District, which had similar objectives as the
research and development centers for beer, drinking water and soda water. As of June 30, 2008, the
Company had 47 research and development staffs for production of spirits.
For the year ended December 31, 2004, 2005, 2006 and the six-month period ended June 30,
2008, the Company has invested for the research and development in the amount of Baht 35.2 million,
Baht 31.4 million, Baht 43.0 million and Baht 46.1 million, respectively.
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5.
Assets Used in Operations
5.1
Fixed Assets of the Company
As of December 31, 2007, and June 30, 2008, the book value of the Companys total fixed
assets, net of accumulated depreciation, used in operations as shown in the consolidated financial
statements of the Company is Baht 43,215.9 million and Baht 41,682.3 million respectively. These
fixed assets are free from any encumbrances. The details are as follows:
Descriptions
Book Value
(Net of Accumulated Depreciation)
(Baht million)
Property Rights
As of December 31, 2007
As of June 30, 2008
1.
Land(1)
Owned
12,533.7
12,588.3
2.
Land improvement
Owned
741.7
812.1
3.
Buildings and improvements
Owned
10,693.4
10,527.5
4.
Machinery and equipment
Owned
17,129.0
15,753.3
5.
Oak barrels
Owned
1,287.2
1,218.7
6.
Furniture, fixtures and

office equipment
Owned
227.1
221.6
7.
Vehicles
Owned
179.4
176.7
8.
Construction in progress
Owned
424.5
384.0
Total
43,215.9
41,682.3
ThaiBev issued and sold guaranteed bonds totaling Baht 10,000 million with a full
co-guaranteed by four Subsidiaries and ThaiBev undertook to procure 17 Subsidiaries to give consent
for negative pledge by not selling, transferring, mortgaging, pledging, encumbering or granting any
preferential rights in relation to their land, buildings, plants and machinery. Currently, these bonds
have been fully redeemed.
In addition, ThaiBev entered into long-term loan agreements with eight financial institutions
totaling Baht 26,600 million. These loans were fully co-guaranteed by four Subsidiaries and 17
Subsidiaries gave consent for negative pledge by not selling, transferring, mortgaging, pledging,
encumbering or granting any preferential rights in relation to their land, buildings, plants and
machinery. ThaiBev gradually repaid long-term loans together with the accrued interest to relevant
financial institutions and subsequently fully repaid the remaining balance in March 2008. As a result,
the guarantee obligation of four Subsidiaries and negative pledge made by 17 Subsidiaries were
terminated in the same month.
(1) The latest appraisal was conducted in 2007 by Thai Appraisal Lynn Phillips Co., Ltd.
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ThaiBev
As of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008, the book value of ThaiBevs total fixed assets,
net of accumulated depreciation, used in operations as shown in the separate financial statements of
ThaiBev are Baht 71.0 million and Baht 66.7 million respectively. These fixed assets are free from
any encumbrances. The details are as follows:
Descriptions
Book Value
(Baht million)
Property Rights
As of June 30, 2008
1.

office equipment
Owned
58.3
54.8
2.
Vehicles
Owned
12.7
11.9
Total
71.0
66.7
Subsidiaries
As of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008, the book value of Subsidiaries total fixed
assets, net of accumulated depreciation, used in operations as shown in the consolidated financial
statements of the Company are Baht 43,144.9 million and Baht 41,615.6 million respectively. These
fixed assets are free from any encumbrances. The details are as follows:-
Descriptions
Book Value
(Baht million)
Property Rights
As of June 30, 2008
1.
Land
Owned
12,533.7
12,588.3
2.
Land improvement
Owned
741.7
812.1
3.
Buildings and
improvements
Owned
10,693.4
10,527.5
4.
Machinery and equipment
Owned
17,129.0
15,753.3
5.
Oak barrels
Owned
1,287.2
1,218.7
6.

office equipment
Owned
168.8
166.8
7.
Vehicles
Owned
166.7
164.8
8.
Construction in progress
Owned
424.5
384.0
43,144.9
41,615.6
Total
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Long-term lease agreements of the Company

The Company leases land and buildings from third parties to be used as office and warehouses
in many locations across Thailand. In most cases, the lease terms are between one to three years.
5.2
Intangible Assets
As of June 30, 2008, the intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, of the Company as
shown in the consolidated financial statements of the Company are Baht 1,014.2 million, consisting of
goodwill, trademarks, leasehold and computer software. Among these intangible assets, trademarks are the
most crucial parts of the Companys business operation.
Trademarks and Rights to Use Trademarks
As of June 30, 2008, the Company has registered and has been in the process of registering 489
trademarks altogether in Thailand and other countries. Some important domestic registered trademarks and
rights to use trademarks are as follows:
Trademark
Product Category
Expiration (Year)
Number of
Registered
Trademarks
Chang
Category 1-45
Between
2011 - 2015
13 trademarks in
various forms
Beer Chang Co.
Archa
Category 32
2012
6 trademarks in
various forms
Archa Beer Co.
Sangsom
Category 30 , 31 and
33
2018
3 trademarks in
various forms
Sangsom Co.
Hong Thong
Category 32
and 33
Between
2009 - 2016
3 trademarks in
various forms
Simathurakij Co.
Mekhong
Category 33
Between
2006 - 2014
10 trademarks in
various forms
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Sura 28 degree
Category 33
2009
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Sura 30 degree
Category 33
2010
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Sura 35 degree
Category 33
2010
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Sura 40 degree
Category 33
2010
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Chiang-Chun 28
degree
Category 33
2010
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Chiang-Chun 30
degree
Category 33
2010
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Chiang-Chun 35
degree
Category 33
2010
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
VO Royal Thai
Whisky 43 degree
Category 33
Between
2006 - 2016
2 trademarks in
various forms
United Winery Co.
Pai-Thong
Category 33
2008
1 trademark
United Winery Co.
Mungkorn Thong
Category 33
2018
2 trademarks in
various forms
Thai Beverage
Brands Co.
Crown 99
Category 33
Between
2007 - 2015
3 trademarks in
various forms
Red Bull Co.
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Trademark Owner
Number of
Registered
Trademarks
Trademark Owner
1 trademark
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Between
2008 - 2010
4 trademarks in
various forms
United Winery Co.
2014
1 trademark
United Winery Co.
2012
1 trademark
Karnchanasingkorn
Co.
Category 32
2016
1 trademark
Thai Beverage
Brands Co.
Blend 285(2)
Category 33
2016
2 trademarks in
various forms
United Winery Co.
Shinobu
Category 33
2 trademarks in
various forms
Thai Beverage
Brands Co.
Niyomthai
Category 33
8 trademarks in
various forms
Sura Bangyikhan Co.
Trademark
Product Category
Sua Dum
Category 33
Sing Thong
Category 33
Thai Sherry
Category 33
Chu Sib Neaw
Category 33
Federbru
Expiration (Year)
2014
Between
2016 - 2018
2015
Remarks - Products in category 32 are beers, mineral water, carbonated drinks and non-alcoholic beverages, fruit-flavored
drinks and juices, sugar syrup or ingredient to be used in the production of drinks
- Products in category 33 are alcoholic beverages (except beers)
- For products in categories other than 32 and 33, please refer to the descriptions in Ministry of Commerces
Notification as of March 21, 2003 regarding Categorization of Goods and Services
5.3
Policies on Investment in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
ThaiBev has a policy to invest in Subsidiaries and other companies whose businesses are
related to the core businesses of ThaiBev or have strong growth potentials and promising returns in
order to strengthen the stability of ThaiBev and to reinforce the position of the Company as a whole.
For governance of its Subsidiaries, ThaiBev has a policy to supervise and control the conducts of its
Subsidiaries to ensure that no actions taken by these companies violate existing and future laws and
regulations. ThaiBev, as the shareholder, will appoint its representatives to participate and vote in
shareholders meeting in accordance with the guidelines given by the Board of Directors of ThaiBev.
In addition, ThaiBev will nominate its representatives to serve as directors of its Subsidiaries.
ThaiBevs representatives will hold at least one-third of the available board seats of its Subsidiaries.
The representatives from ThaiBev may consist of its chairman, president, director, senior management
or outside professional whose knowledge and expertise are suitable for the Subsidiaries businesses
and have no direct conflicts of interest. These representatives will administer the Subsidiaries
operations in accordance with the principles and guidelines stipulated in the articles of association of
ThaiBev and Subsidiaries, as well as related laws and regulations.
ThaiBev has a policy to maintain its core businesses and hold on to the key assets of the
Company, including assets that relates to the production, marketing and distribution of beers and
spirits, as well as businesses and key assets of other related businesses. ThaiBev will not divest any of
its core businesses or assets with an exception that the divestment is for the best interest of ThaiBev
and has no material effect on its core businesses. In addition, such divestment cannot be done between
ThaiBev and its Principal Shareholders or related parties of such Principal Shareholders (as defined in
the Notifications of SET and SEC). The divestment must be approved by ThaiBevs Audit Committee
(2) One form of Blend 285s trademarks is in the approval process
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and Board of Directors and/or the meeting of shareholders of ThaiBev in accordance to related laws
and regulations.
If ThaiBev wishes to expand the Companys core businesses and the production, marketing
and distribution of beers and spirits, as well as related businesses, ThaiBev and Subsidiaries will
consider and evaluate those new investment opportunities themselves.
In addition, Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi also assures that, as long as he, Khunying Wanna
Sirivadhanabhakdi and their heirs are collectively the major shareholders (as defined in relevant
Notifications of the SEC) of ThaiBev, Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi will not hold shares in any
other company that operates and competes in the same businesses as the Company.
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6.
Future Projects
The Company has future projects as follows:

6.1
Waste Treatment System Projects
Thai Beverage Energy Co. is currently constructing the waste treatment system for five
distilleries, which are Fuengfuanant Co., Athimart Co., S.S. Karnsura Co., Kankwan Co. and
Nateechai Co. in order to turn wastes into biogas to be used as fuel in the steam generating machine.
This system aims to reduce fuel expenses of the distilleries. These projects have been started since the
second quarter of 2007 and are expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of 2008. The
estimated total project cost is approximately Baht 850.0 million, which the Company will use the
internal cash flows to finance this project. As of June 30, 2008, the Company has already committed
Baht 312.0 million investment into this project. Currently, the construction of waste treatment system
of Athimart Co. has been completed and is currently in the process of test run.
6.2
Logistics Project
The Company is currently developing a new logistics system to improve its merchandise
distribution system and reduce expenses related to supply chain management. The Company is
constructing merchandise hubs in five separate locations, which are located in the southern part of the
northeastern region, northern part of the northeastern region, southern region, eastern region, and
northern region. The construction of the merchandise hubs, the purchase of vehicles and the
improving of new technology have started in southern part of the northeastern region and the southern
region since the fourth quarter of 2007. The estimated total project cost is approximately Baht
2,541.0 million which the Company will use the internal cash flows to finance this project. This
project is expected to be completed in 2009. As of June 30, 2008, the Company has already
committed Baht 115.6 million investment into this project.
6.3
Capacity Expansion for PET Bottle Project
The Company is currently expanding the capacity for the production of PET drinking water
bottles of Cosmos brewery from 500 cc to 600 cc bottles, and increase the capability to produce 750
cc and 1,500 cc bottles. The project has started since the first quarter of 2008 and is expected to be
completed in the first quarter of 2009. The estimated project cost is approximately Baht 194.0 million,
which the Company will use the internal cash flows to finance this project. As of June 30, 2008, the
Company has already committed Baht 26.8 million investment into this project.
6.4
Capacity Expansion for TretaPak Line of Green Tea
Oishi Group Plc. plans to invest in TetraPak production line for green tea because at present
the capacity of green tea TetraPak is run almost at full capacity. The project has started since 2008 and
is expected to be completed in March 2009. The estimated total project cost is approximately Baht
83.1 million, where the Company will invest Baht 71.0 million in December 2008 and Baht 12.1
million in 2009.
6.5
Aseptic Line Project
The Executive Committee of Oishi Group Plc. has approved a plan to invest in Aseptic Line
of green tea in order to reduce the cost of packaging. The estimated total project cost is approximately
Baht 1,363.1 million. The project is expected to start in 2009 and finish in 2010. Oishi Group Plc.
plans to invest Baht 1,022.3 million in 2009 and Baht 340.8 million in 2010. This project has not been
approved by the board of directors of Oishi Group Plc., and under the rules and regulations regarding
the acquisitions of assets, Oishi Group Plc. will require approval from shareholders at the
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shareholders meeting of Oishi Group Plc. Oishi Group Plc. is planning to propose the investment at
the board of directors and the shareholders meetings of Oishi Group Plc. in the beginning of 2009.
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7.
Legal Disputes
As of June 30, 2008, ThaiBev or its Subsidiary had no pending legal disputes in the amount of
more than 5.0% of shareholders equity, or that may have an adverse affect on its assets or those of its
Subsidiary, or that may materially affect the business operations of the Company.
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8.
Capital Structure
8.1
Securities Issued by ThaiBev

(a)
Description of ordinary share capital as of June 30, 2008
As of June 30, 2008, ThaiBevs registered capital was Baht 29,000.0 million, of which Baht
25,110.0 million was paid-up capital and divided into 25,110.0 million of ordinary shares with a par
value of Baht 1 each. All of ThaiBevs shares are listed on the SGX-ST.
(b)
Detail of the Bills of Exchange as of June 30, 2008
As of June 30, 2008, ThaiBev did not have any unpaid bill of exchange outstanding.
However, on September 26, 2008, ThaiBev issued short term bills of exchange totaling Baht 5,000
million with tenor of not more than 270 days to institutional investors and high net worth investors
only. ThaiBev was rated AA- by TRIS Rating Co. The short term bills of exchange are issued in
three tranches:
8.2
1.
Tranche 1 with an aggregate amount of Baht 2,500 million maturing on

March 31, 2009
2.

April 29, 2009
3.

June 23, 2009
Shareholders
Top 10 shareholders, combined with holdings of related persons as defined in Section 258 of
the SEC Act, as of September 11, 2008, are as follows:8.2.1
List of Principal Shareholders and related parties as defined by Section 258

Name of Shareholders
No. of Shares
%(1)
1. Good Show Holdings Limited
3,492,720,000
13.91
2. Risen Mark Enterprise Ltd. (2)
3,193,150,000
12.72
3. Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi
3,156,500,000
12.57
4. Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi
3,156,500,000
12.57
5. Siriwana Company Limited
2,197,200,000
8.75
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No. of Shares
%(1)
6. Golden Capital (Singapore) Limited(3)
700,000,000
2.79
7. Ms. Atinant Bijananda
107,000,000
0.43
8. Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi
107,000,000
0.43
9. Ms. Thapanee Techajareonvikul
107,000,000
0.43
10. Mr. Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi
107,000,000
0.43
11. Ms. Wallapa Traisorat
107,000,000
0.43
29,069,000
0.12
16,460,139,000
65.55
12. Maxtop Management Corp.(4)

Total
Remarks:-
(1) Calculated based on issued and paid-up share capital of ThaiBev amounting to 25,110,025,000 shares
(2) Included shares registered with ThaiBev under the name Risen Mark Enterprise Ltd. and those that are held
through CDP
(3) Included shares registered with ThaiBev under the name Golden Capital (Singapore) Limited and those that
are held through CDP
(4) Shares registered under the name Maxtop Management Corp held through CDP
8.2.2
List of substantial shareholders other than 8.2.1

1. The Central Depository (Pte) Ltd. (2)
No. of Shares
%(1)
4,879,735,920
19.43
2. Mr. Suchin Worawongwasu
900,000,000
3.58
3. Ms. Siriluck Maithai
338,519,080
1.35
4. Mr. Vivat Tejapaibul(3)
291,541,500
1.16
5. Mr. Paisal Chevasiri(4)
260,236,750
1.04
6. Ms. Wongchanok Chevasiri
110,236,750
0.44
7. Ms. Somrhudee Sirawongprasert
98,188,000
0.39
8. Ms. Varang Serdpakdee
65,651,500
0.26
9. Mr. Winyu Chaiwan
65,651,500
0.26
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10. Others
No. of Shares
%(1)
1,640,125,000
6.53
Total
8,649,886,000
34.45
Total 8.2.1 & 8.2.2
25,110,025,000
100.00
Remarks:(1) Calculated based on issued and paid-up share capital of ThaiBev amounting to 25,110,025,000 shares
(2) Not include shares held by Risen Mark Enterprise Ltd. Golden Capital (Singapore) Limited and Maxtop
Management Corp.
(3) Include shares held by Ms. Chompunut Tejapaibul amounting to 50,000,000 shares
(4) Include shares held by Ms. Wantanee Chevasiri amounting to 110,236,750 shares
Risen Mark Enterprise Ltd., Good Show Holdings Limited, Golden Capital (Singapore)
Limited, Maxtop Management Corp. and Siriwana Co. are holding companies incorporated in the
British Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Singapore, the British Virgin Islands and Thailand respectively.
Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi are beneficial owners with
50% holding in these companies.
As of September 11, 2008, Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and his related persons as defined in
Section 258 of the SEC Act held 65.55% of the total issued and paid-up share capital of ThaiBev.
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8.3
Dividend Policy
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev may recommend annual dividends, subject to the approval
of ThaiBevs shareholders, at the annual general meeting. From time to time, the Board of Directors
of ThaiBev may declare interim dividends when it deems appropriate and must report to the next
shareholders meeting accordingly. The current policy of the Board of Directors of ThaiBev is to
recommend to shareholders a dividend of not less than 50.0% of net profits after deduction of
accumulated loss (if any) and all kinds of legal reserves, subject to investment plans and as the Board
of Directors of ThaiBev deems appropriate.
As for the Subsidiaries of ThaiBev, the Board of Directors of each Subsidiary will evaluate
and recommend the dividend policy to shareholders at its general meeting. For Oishi Group Plc., the
policy is that the subsidiary must pay dividend not less than 40.0% of net profits after taxes are
deducted and required reserves are set aside, given that there is no other necessity and the dividend
payment will not significantly affect the subsidiarys performance. However, other factors such as
operating performance and financial status, liquidity, investment plans and other issues related to
management should also be taken into consideration.
The dividend policy regarding other Subsidiaries is that, each subsidiary must pay dividend at
a percentage not less than the payout rate of ThaiBev. This is however subject to investment plans,
necessity and any other factors that the Board of Directors of each subsidiary may deem appropriate.
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9.
Management
9.1
Organization structure of ThaiBev as of October 1, 2008
Organization Structure of ThaiBev

Audit Committee
Board of Directors
Office of Internal Audit

Mr. Somsak Saekuay
Director of the Office of Internal Audit
Risk Management Committee

Nomination Committee
Executive Committee
Remuneration Committee
General Affairs
Mr. Chukiet Tangpongprush
Senior Vice President
Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi
President and CEO
Office of the CEO
International Businesses
Office of Chairman of Executive Committee

Gen. Theeranat Putthananont
Director of the Office of Chairman of Executive
Office of Corporate Communications

Office of Corporate Secretariat
Office of External Affairs
Office of Legal Affairs
Corporate Services
Ms. Kannoknart Rangsithienchai
Executive Vice President
Strategy
Mr. Jean Lebreton
Finance
Mr. Sithichai Chaikriangkrai
Office of Human Resources
Office of Strategic
Planning
Office of Controller
Mr. Banjong Chintanasiri
Vice President
Office of Information
Technology
Centre of Excellence
Office of Treasury
Mr. Adisak Sinswas
Vice President
Office of General Services
Sales
Mr. Ueychai Tantha-Obhas
Senior Vic President
Office of
Sales Planning
and Support
Marketing
Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi
President and CEO
Office of Marketing
Business Development
Mr. Vichai Chaiyavaranurak
Office of Business
Development
Non-Alcoholic Production
Mr. Somchai Suthikulpanich
Office of
Non-Alcohol Production
Beer Production
Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth
Office of
Beer Production
Spirit Production
Mr. Sawat Sopa
Office of
Liquor Production
Office of
Technical Service and
Environment
Office of Engineer
The Executive pursuant to the SECs notification no. GorJor. 32/2549 (as amended)
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Office of Natural
Essences Production
9.2
Management structure
Committees of ThaiBev
ThaiBevs management structure consists of six committees, namely Board of Directors of

ThaiBev, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, Nomination
Committee and Remuneration Committee.
9.2.1
Board of Directors of ThaiBev

As of October 1, 2008, our Board of Directors consisted of 21 Directors as follows:
Name
Position
Chairman
Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Narong Srisa-an
Vice Chairman
4. Mr. Komen Tantiwiwatthanaphan
Vice Chairman
5. Mr. Staporn Kavitanon
Audit Committee Chairman and

Independent Director
6. Prof. Kanung Luchai
Audit Committee Member and

7. Mr. Manu Leopairote

8. Mr. Ng Tat Pun

9. Mr. Michael Lau Hwai Keong
10. Prof. Pornchai Matangkasombut
11. Gen. Dr. Choo-Chat Kambhu Na Ayudhya
12. Mr. Sakthip Krairiksh
13. Mr. Vivat Tejapaibul
Director
14. Mr. Puchchong Chandhanakij
Director
Director
Director
17. Ms. Kanoknart Rangsithienchai
Director
18. Mr. Sithichai Chaikriangkrai
Director
19. Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth
Director
20. Mr. Ueychai Tantha-Obhas
Director
21. Mr. Chukiet Tangpongprush
Director
Note:
Ms. Vaewmanee Soponpinij is the secretary to the Board of Directors of ThaiBev and the company
secretary of ThaiBev and Mr. Thidi Suwanarat is the assistant secretary to the Board of Directors of
ThaiBev.
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Authorized Directors of ThaiBev

Authorized directors who can sign on behalf of ThaiBev are any two directors, except Mr.
Staporn Kavitanon, Mr. Manu Leopairote, Prof. Kanung Luchai, Mr. Sakthip Krairiksh, Mr. Ng Tat
Pun, Mr. Michael Lau Hwai Keong, Prof. Pornchai Matangkasombut and Gen. Dr. Choo-Chat
Kambhu Na Ayudhya, jointly signing together with the Companys seal affixed.
Scope of authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of ThaiBev
According to the articles of association of ThaiBev, the Board of Directors shall perform
duties in compliance with laws, the objectives, articles of association, and the resolutions of the
shareholders meeting, with loyalty and due care for the interests of ThaiBev.
The Board of Directors shall appoint one director as the chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors may, as deemed appropriate, appoint one or several directors as vicechairman. The vice-chairman shall have duties in accordance with the article of association as
assigned by the chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of ThaiBev shall convene
a meeting at least once in every three months.
In any case, the assignment of duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of
ThaiBev shall not constitute an authorization or sub-authorization which may cause the Board of
Directors of ThaiBev or its assignee to be able to approve any transaction that such person or other
related party may have a conflict of interest (as defined in the Notification of the SEC) or may benefit
in any manner or any other conflict of interest with ThaiBev or its Subsidiaries, except when the
approvals of such transactions are consistent with the policy and criteria approved by the shareholders
meeting or the Board of Directors meeting.
Composition and appointment of ThaiBevs Board of Directors
The following is the summary of the composition, appointment, removal or retirement from
the Board of Directors set forth in the articles of association;
1.
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev shall consist of at least five persons. No less than
one half of the total number of directors shall reside within the Kingdom of Thailand.
The directors shall have qualifications as prescribed by the law regarding public
limited companies and the law regarding securities and exchange.
2.
The shareholders meeting shall elect the directors in accordance with the criteria and
procedures as follows:
3.
(1)
Each shareholder shall have one vote for each share;
(2)
A shareholder who wishes to exercise the right of nomination may use all the
votes he/she has under item (1) to nominate one or several persons as
director; however, he or she may not split his or her votes among any
candidates; and
(3)
The persons who receive the highest votes in ranking order shall be appointed
as directors, in the number of directors required or to be appointed on the
relevant occasion. In the event that the persons appointed in subsequent order
have equal votes but their appointment would exceed number of directors
required to be appointed in that meeting, the chairman of the meeting shall
have a casting vote.
At every annual general shareholders meeting, one-third of the directors shall resign
on rotation, should the number of directors to be resigned or rotation cannot be
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divided by three, then the number nearest to one-third shall resign from office. The
directors to resign during the first and second years following the registration of the
company shall be drawn by lots. In subsequent years, the directors who have
remained in office for the longest time shall resign. Directors who resign on rotations
may be re-appointed.
4.
To resign from office, a director shall submit his/her resignation letter to ThaiBev.
Such resignation shall become effective on the date of receipt of the said letter by
ThaiBev.
5.
The shareholders meeting may pass a resolution to remove any director from office
prior to his/her term, by a vote of not less than three-fourths of the number of the
shareholders attending the meeting and having the right to vote, whose shares
represent a total of not less than one half of the number of shares held by the
shareholders attending the meeting and having the right to vote.
Qualifications of the Independent Directors and Audit Committee and their appointment
criteria
(a)
hold shares of not more than 1% of the total voting rights of ThaiBev, its parent
company, Subsidiary, affiliated company or any entity which may have a conflict of
interest, including shares held by related persons of such independent director;
(b)
is not or has never been a director engaging in management, employee, staff, or

advisor who receives a regular salary or controlling person of ThaiBev, parent
company, Subsidiary, affiliated company, Subsidiary at the same level or any entity
which may have a conflict of interest, unless such condition has passed for more than
two years prior to the appointment date;
(c)
is not a person with a relationship by blood or by registration according to the law as

father, mother, spouse, sibling and child, including spouse of a child, executive,
major shareholder, controlling person or person(s) to be nominated as executive or
controlling person of ThaiBev or its Subsidiaries;
(d)
does not have or has never had business relationship with ThaiBev, its parent
company, Subsidiary, affiliated company or any other entity which may have a
conflict of interest in which such relationship may obstruct his independent
discretion; is not or has never been a major shareholder, non-independent director or
executive of any person who has business relationship with ThaiBev, its parent
company, Subsidiary, affiliated company or any other entity which may have a
conflict of interest, unless such condition has passed for more than two years prior to
the appointment date;
(e)
is not or has never been the auditor of ThaiBev, its parent company, Subsidiary,
affiliated company or any other entity which may have a conflict of interest and is not
or has never been the major shareholder, non-independent director or managing
partner of the auditors office at which the auditor of ThaiBev, its parent company,
Subsidiary, affiliated company or any other entity which may have a conflict of
interest works, unless such condition has passed for more than two years prior to the
appointment date;
(f)
is not or has never been any kind of professional service providers, including legal or
financial advisors who obtain professional fee beyond Baht two million per annum
from ThaiBev, its parent company, Subsidiary, affiliated company or any other entity
which may have a conflict of interest; however, in the case of the professional service
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provider is juristic person, it shall include major shareholders, non-independent

directors or managing partner of such professional service provider, unless such
condition has passed for more than two years prior to the appointment date;
(g)
is not the director appointed as the representative of the director of ThaiBev, major
shareholder or the shareholder who is a related person of ThaiBevs major
shareholders;
(h)
does not possess any characteristics that may prevent him/her from providing
independent view regarding the operation of ThaiBev;
In addition, an independent director serving as an audit committee member shall possess the
qualifications as follows:
(a)
is not a director appointed by the board of directors to make any decision in the
operation of ThaiBev, parent company, Subsidiary, affiliated company, Subsidiary at
the same level or any company which may have a conflict of interest;
(b)
is not a director of parent company, Subsidiary or its equivalents in case where such
Subsidiary is a listed company; and
(c)
has sufficient knowledge and experience to perform duties as Audit Committee,

provided that at least one of the members of the Audit Committee must have
sufficient knowledge and experience to review the reliability of financial statement.
In any case, the appointment of independent directors and Audit Committee members shall be
in accordance with the criteria for appointment of Board of Directors of ThaiBev (please see details at
item 9.3.1 - Nomination of Directors of ThaiBev).
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Meeting of Board of Directors of ThaiBev

The table below sets forth the details of ThaiBevs Board of Directors meetings in 2007 and
2008 (ended October 1, 2008).
Name
Times of attendance/Number of
meetings
2007
2008 (ended
October 1,
2008)
9/10
4/4
9/10
4/4
9/10
2/4
10/10
3/4
1/10
10/10
4/4
7/10
4/4
10/10
4/4
9/10
4/4
10. Mr. Ng Tat Pun
6/10
4/4
9/10
4/4
8/10
3/4
9/10
4/4
7/10
4/4
4/10
3/4
6/10
4/4
8/10
2/4
9/10
4/4
10/10
4/4
10/10
4/4
8/10
4/4
9/10
4/4
10/10
4/4

5. Mr. Paisal Chevasiri
(1)

17. Mr. Samut Hatthasing
(2)
Note: (1) Mr. Paisal Chevasiri resigned from the Board of Directors of ThaiBev on February 26, 2007.
(2) Mr. Samut Hatthasing resigned from the Board of Directors of ThaiBev on May 16, 2008.
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9.2.2
Executive Committee
As of November 14, 2008, the Executive Committee consisted of 15 directors as shown
below.
Name
Position

Chairman of Executive Committee

First Executive Vice Chairman
Second Executive Vice Chairman
Third Executive Vice Chairman
Fifth Executive Vice Chairman
President
12. Mr. Sawat Sopa
13. Mr. Jean Lebreton
14. Mr. Vichai Chaiyavaranuruk
15. Mr. Somchai Suthikulpanich
Note:
Ms. Vaewmanee Soponpinij is the secretary to the Executive Committee and Mr. Thidi Suwanarat is the
assistant secretary to the Executive Committee.
Scope of duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee

1.
Prepare and propose business plans, targets, operational plans, business strategies and
annual budgets of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries to the Board of Directors of ThaiBev;
2.
Determine and propose business plans, budgets and management roles and
responsibilities of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries to the Board of Directors of ThaiBev
for approval;
3.
Monitor the operations of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries to be in line with business
policy, targets, operational plans, business strategies, budgets and management roles
and responsibilities as approved by the Board of Directors of ThaiBev for the
efficiency of and to facilitate business conditions;
4.
Approve payments for investments or operations, borrowing or requesting for any

facility from a financial institution, lending, including being a guarantor with respect
to the normal business of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries as stipulated by the Board of
Directors;
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev sets out the authorization to approve the entering
into transactions and other operations of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries as follows:
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4.1
Approve payments for investments, administration and committing any

transactions as well as borrowing or requesting for any facility from a
financial institution, lending and being a guarantor.
4.2
Approve establishments of Subsidiaries, increase of capital in Subsidiaries

and Subsidiaries entering into transactions and other operations.
4.3
Approve annual budgets of Subsidiaries.
However, in relation to approvals for entering into any transactions constituting

obligations on ThaiBev such as borrowing or requesting for facility from a financial
institution or being a guarantor, the Executive Committee shall be empowered to
approve such transactions, to the extent that it will not cause ThaiBevs Debt to
Equity Ratio of the quarter in which the approval is granted to exceed 1:1 or 1 time.
In relation to other approvals, apart from those constituting obligations as mentioned,
the Executive Committee shall be empowered to approve, in that quarter, within the
amount of Baht 5,000,000,000 (Net Baht Five Billion) or equivalents. The Executive
Committee shall report all approvals related to the entering into the transactions to the
Board of Directors of ThaiBev in the next Board of Directors meeting.
5.
Approve the annual budget for increase or adjustment of salary and bonus payment
for employees of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries;
6.
Approve payments as determined by Board of Directors of ThaiBev;
7.
Propose the efficient organization and management structure of ThaiBev and its
Subsidiaries to the Board of Directors of ThaiBev;
8.
Recruit, employ, terminate employment, promote, impose disciplinary penalty,

transfer, adjust salary level, adjust salary rate, and determine bonus, welfare and other
benefits as well as consider all other remunerations for all levels of employees of
ThaiBev. The Executive Committee also has the authority to appoint the president or
any appointees of ThaiBev to be the authorized representative of ThaiBev to sign
related employment contracts within the budget approved by the Board of Directors
of ThaiBev;
9.
Approve the appointment of ThaiBevs representatives to the Board of Directors

and/or the sub-committee of itss Subsidiaries in order to supervise all administrative
matters as approved by ThaiBev for the efficiency and best interest;
10.
Supervise and approve matters relating to the operation of ThaiBev it may appoint or
authorize any one or more persons to engage in any act on behalf of the Executive
Committee as it deems appropriate such as appointment of the sub-committee to
consider salary increase and bonus of executive leveled employees ranking from
directors to executive vice president, appointment of any of the sub-committees that
have particular knowledge and expertise to manage and monitor before proposing to
the Executive Committee, provided that the Executive Committee is entitled to
repeal, change or modify the scope of the authorization; and
11.
Perform any other act as delegated by the Board of Directors of ThaiBev.
However, the granting of authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee
shall not grant or sub-grant power that cause the Executive Committee or the authorized
representative being able to approve any transaction in which the Executive Committee or authorized
representative, or any related person may have any conflict of interest with ThaiBev or its
Subsidiaries (as defined in the Notification of the SEC). Such approval must be proposed to the
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meeting of the Board of Directors of ThaiBev and/or the meeting of shareholders, as the case may be,
for the approval, as stipulated in the articles of association of ThaiBev or Subsidiaries, or any
applicable laws.
9.2.3
Audit Committee
As of October 1, 2008, the Audit Committee consisted of four members as shown below.
Name
Position
Chairman of the Audit Committee
Audit Committee Member
4. Mr. Ng Tat Pun
Note:
Mr. Somsak Saekuay is the secretary to the Audit Committee.
Scope of authorities duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee

1.
Ensure the correctness and reliability of the preparation process and information
disclosure in the financial reports of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries by ensuring coordination between the internal and external auditors and management, both quarterly
and annually;
2.
Ensure that ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries have appropriate and effective internal audit
systems;
3.
Ensure that there is no conflict of interest by reviewing the connected transactions

made between ThaiBev or its Subsidiaries and connected persons;
4.
Review and ensure that ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries comply with the securities and
exchange laws, regulations of the SET and the SGX-ST, and the laws relating to
ThaiBevs business;
5.
Evaluate and approve the scope of auditing and annual audit plan of the Office of
Internal Audit as well as any significant changes in the audit plan;
6.
Evaluate audit results and the recommendations made by external auditors and the
Office of Internal Audit and follow up the implementation of such recommendations;
7.
Propose the appointment of the external auditors of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries and
audit fees to the Board of Directors for approval of the shareholders meeting;
8.
Review and ensure the independence of external auditors including other services,
other than auditing, rendered by the auditors and relevant remuneration annually;
9.
At the end of financial year, prepare the Audit Committee report which will be
disclosed in ThaiBevs annual report. The report must be signed by the chairman of
the Audit Committee;
10.
Be able to invite the executive directors, executives or any related persons to provide
useful information, or to participate in meetings. The Audit Committee can also invite
any legal counsel, and external auditor or internal auditor to participate the Audit
Committee meeting;
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9.2.4
11.
Review and revise the Charter of and the Audit Committee and the regulations of the
Office of Internal Audit every two years; and
12.
Perform any other activities as designated by the Board of Directors of ThaiBev.
As of October 1, 2008, the Risk Management Committee consisted of thirteen members as

shown below.
Name
Position
Chairman of the Risk Management

Committee
Risk Management Committee Member
5. Mr. Sawat Sopa
11. Mr. Wichai Chaivaranurak
12. Mr. Chalerm Pornrutchakit
13. Mr. Mahin Kraivixien
Note:
Mr. Somsak Saekuay is the secretary to the Risk Management Committee.
Scope of authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Risk Management Committee

1.
Analyze both internal and external risk factors;
2.
Determine the acceptable level of risks for ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries;
3.
Determine and review criteria of risk management;
4.
Evaluate an emergency plan of each office to ensure that it is practical;
5.
Consider and review overall policies and guidelines of risk management of ThaiBev
and its Subsidiaries;
6.
Consider risks in the operation of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries;
7.
Prepare risk management report, warning system and preventive measures for
operational risks, including the risk assessment of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries.
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9.2.5
As of October 1, 2008, the Nomination Committee consisted of three members as shown
below.
Name
Position
Chairman of the Nomination Committee
Nomination Committee Member
Nomination Committee Member
Note:
Mr. Thidi Suwanarat is the secretary to the Nomination Committee.
Scope of authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Nomination Committee
9.2.6
1.
Nominate candidates for directorships and/or executive directorships;
2.
Determine guidelines and criteria for nomination for directorships and/or executive
directorships in order to uphold transparency;
3.
Perform duties according to applicable laws and/or regulations and the SGX-ST
Listing Manual as well as any amendments occasionally made thereto and orders
given by relevant authorities or regulators to the extent that is relevant to the scope of
authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Nomination Committee.
As of October 1, 2008, the Remuneration Committee consisted of three members as shown
below.
Name
Position
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Remuneration Committee Member
Remuneration Committee Member
Note:
Mr. Thidi Suwanarat is the secretary to the Remuneration Committee.
Scope of authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee

1.
Determine procedures and rules to set fair and reasonable remunerations of any kind
to be granted or awarded to directors and executive directors, as well as review,
revise, amend or revoke such procedures and rules for approval by the annual general
meeting of the company;
2.
Consider and review the remuneration of key executives and propose to the Board of
Directors of ThaiBev; and
3.
Perform duties according to applicable laws and/or regulations and the SGX-ST
Listing Manual as well as any amendments occasionally made thereto and orders
given by relevant authorities or regulators to the extent that is relevant to the scope of
authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee.
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9.2.7
Executives (pursuant to the definition of Executive in the SECs notification no.

GorJor. 32/2549 (as amended))
As of October 1, 2008, the names of the Executives of ThaiBev are as follows;
Name
Position
Chairman / Executive Chairman
Vice Chairman /
First Executive Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman /
Second Executive Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman /
Third Executive Vice Chairman
Director /
Fifth Executive Vice Chairman
Audit Committee Chairman and



9. Mr. Ng Tat Pun

Director
Director
Director / President
Director / Executive Vice President
Director / Senior Vice President
22. Mr. Sawat Sopa
24. Mr. Vichai Chaiyavaranuruk
25. Mr. Somchai Suthikulpanich
26. Mr. Banjong Chintanasiri
Vice President Office of Controller
27. Mr. Adisak Sinswas
Vice President Office of Treasury
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Scope of authorities, duties and responsibilities of the President

1.
Responsible for the determination of strategy of the company, supervise the business
operation and day-to-day management pursuant to the companys policies to meet the
target of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of ThaiBev;
2.
Cooperate with the Office of Internal Audit to ensure that the business operation and
risk management of the company are consistent with the companys objectives and
articles of association as well as the resolution of shareholders, the resolution of the
Board of Directors, and the policies and the principle of good corporate governance;
3.
Efficiently administer the company pursuant to the guidelines set forth by the
Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of ThaiBev;
4.
Supervise and support to achieve efficient human resource management in

accordance with the companys business direction as follows:
4.1
Propose to the Executive Committee to approve and revise guideline

regarding human resource management of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries in
accordance with the companys strategy, including labor capacity plan, and
rate of employment, determination of compensation and welfare structure;
4.2
Approve evaluation guidelines, transfer and rotation, personnel development

and substitution of personnel of the company;
4.3
Approve the employments of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries promotion plan,

level adjustment, salary adjustment, disciplinary penalty, retirement and
renewal of employment of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries for employees of,
ranging from, office vice-director or any equivalents or lower position. This
includes the authority to assign the said power, at their discretion and
appropriateness, to any person positioned in any department;
4.4
Approve trainings, transfer, exchange and rotation in ThaiBev and between

ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries for employees of, as well as the result of the
performance evaluation of employees holding the position from Vice
President or any equivalents or lower position.
5.
Consider and approve any expense for engagement in transaction of the company in
the amount not exceeding Baht 20,000,000 or equivalents each time, and be able to
make payments of entertainment expenses, charity donation, advertising expenses for
charity and publicity of the products in the amount not exceeding Baht 500,000 each
time;
6.
Participate in the consideration of the budget of ThaiBev with the Board of Directors
of ThaiBev and/or the Executive Committee;
7.
Supervise any correspondences with relevant government authorities, and negotiate,

review the contracts in relation to the companys ordinary course of business, and
give recommendation and advice concerning the said matters to the Board of
Directors of ThaiBev and/or Executive Committee and/or any person(s) responsible
for such matters for consideration and solution;
8.
Assign one or more person(s) to act on their behalves in any matters as deemed
appropriate under authorization approved. Such authorization shall not conflict with
the orders of the Board of Directors of ThaiBev and/or the Executive Committee.
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9.
Has other authorities pursuant to working regulations including the authority to

operate the companys business as assigned by the Board of Directors of ThaiBev
and/or the Executive Committee.
However, the abovementioned approvals shall not be given in a way that may cause the
President or his authorized representative to be able to approve any transaction in which himself or
any related person has or may have a conflict of interest with ThaiBev or its Subsidiaries (as defined
in the Notification of the SEC). The approval of such transactions must be proposed to the Executive
Committee and/or the Board of Directors of ThaiBev and/or shareholders meeting, as the case maybe,
for their consideration and approval according the articles of association of ThaiBev or its
Subsidiaries, or any applicable laws.
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9.3
Nomination of Directors
9.3.1
Nomination of Directors of ThaiBev
ThaiBev has formed the Nomination Committee to nominate candidates who have appropriate
qualifications to be director. At the end of office terms of any director or when it is necessary to
appoint more directors, the Nomination Committee will jointly discuss and consider determining the
person(s) with appropriate experience, knowledge and ability to benefit ThaiBev to be a director of
ThaiBev. The nomination of the aforementioned person(s) will be proposed to the meeting of the
Board of Directors of ThaiBev and the meeting of shareholder respectively for further approval.
The resolution of the meeting of shareholders will be based on the majority of votes of the
shareholders attending the meeting and having the right to vote.
9.3.2 Internal administration within the Company
At present, the Executive Committee of ThaiBev has appointed its representatives, namely the
directors or executives of ThaiBev, to be directors in its Subsidiaries. It is the Companys policy in
respect of the board compositions to maintain the ratio of the representatives from ThaiBev acting as
directors in its Subsidiaries of not less than one-thirds of the board of directors of each Subsidiary.
In addition, ThaiBev has clearly set out the scope of approval authority of its Subsidiaries,
which includes the authorities of directors and/or executives. The approval authority of Subsidiaries
shall be in accordance with the relevant criteria of each Subsidiary with necessity and appropriateness
taken into account. ThaiBev is the one who determines annual and monthly budgets for each
Subsidiary. In case of approval in the ordinary course of business of each Subsidiary, such Subsidiary
shall be able to proceed without any further approval from ThaiBev for the benefit of business agility.
As for matters that are not within the ordinary course of business such as expansion of business or
factory, purchase of shares or business of other entities, co-investment with other companies,
incurring debts or long-term encumbrances or any other expenses which are not within ordinary
course of business, the Subsidiaries must obtain prior approval from the Executive Committee of
ThaiBev.
The Board of Directors of each Subsidiary shall convene a meeting on a monthly basis in
order to follow-up on and compare the actual performance with the budget as approved by ThaiBev
and with the preceding years performance. The Executive Committee of ThaiBev will also convene a
meeting on a monthly basis to follow up on the performance of its Subsidiaries. Moreover, ThaiBev
has arranged its personnel to regularly monitor each of the Subsidiaries cash inflow and cash
outflow. In this regard, the Treasury Office of ThaiBev shall prepare a summary report and submit
such report to the directors and/or high-leveled executives of ThaiBev on a monthly basis. There is
also a frequent audit of the operations of all Subsidiaries by the Office of Internal Audit of ThaiBev
consisting of more than 100 personnel to monitor the operations of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries. This
is to ensure that the Companys businesses are undertaken in accordance with the policy set forth by
the Executive Committee of ThaiBev and achieve the Companys targets and objectives. Such duty
includes monitoring for compliance with laws and official regulations relevant to the Companys
business operations. In order to ensure independent monitoring of the Office of Internal Audit, they
will report directly to the Audit Committee of ThaiBev
Apart from the administration above, all of the Subsidiaries have entered into the Back Office
Management Contract with ThaiBev for the purpose of expense saving. ThaiBev would act as an
administrator of various supporting tasks for its Subsidiaries, including finance, accounting,
procurement and personnel.
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9.4
Remuneration of the Executives
9.4.1
Financial remuneration
(1)
Remuneration of the directors of ThaiBev
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and the six-month period ended June
30, 2008, ThaiBev paid the remuneration to 23 and 22 directors in the amount of Baht 26.1 million
and Baht 13.0 million, respectively. The details are as follows;
Amount of remuneration
(in million of Baht)
Nature of
remuneration
Year ended
December
31, 2007
Six-month
period
ended 30,
June, 2008
Meeting allowance(1)
2.4
1.2
(1)
1.4
0.7
(1)
Meeting allowance
0.8
0.4
0.8
0.4
Meeting allowance
3.6
1.8
Meeting allowance
1.8
0.9
Meeting allowance
2.2
1.1
8. Mr. Ng Tat Pun
Meeting allowance
1.4
0.7
Meeting allowance
0.8
0.4
Meeting allowance
0.8
0.4
Meeting allowance
0.7
0.4
Meeting allowance
0.8
0.4
Meeting allowance
0.8
0.4
0.8
0.4
15. Mr. Samut Hatthasing
0.8
0.3
(1)
0.8
0.4
(1)
Meeting allowance
0.8
0.4
0.8
0.4
0.8
0.4
(1)
0.8
0.4
(1)
Meeting allowance
0.8
0.4
0.7
0.4
Meeting allowance
0.1
26.1
13.0
Name

23. The Directors resigning during 2007
Meeting allowance
Meeting allowance
Meeting allowance
Total
Note:
(1) Includes the remunerations which are salary and/or bonus received in their directorship during 2007.
(2) Mr. Samut Hatthasing resigned from directorship on May 16, 2008.
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(2)
Total remuneration of the Executive Directors and the Executives of ThaiBev.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008,
ThaiBev paid the remuneration to 15 and 15 Executive Directors and Executive (specifically for
Executive Directors and Executives who received the remuneration in their capacity of being
Executive Directors or Executives) in the amount of Baht 245.5 million and Baht 163.2 million
respectively. Such remunerations were in forms of salary, bonus and provident fund.
Note:
Executive means manager(s), first four executives immediately followed the manager and all the fourth
executives, excluding accounting or finance manager if the position of such manager is not in the same level as the
fourth executive.
9.4.2
Other remunerations
ThaiBev
The Executives of ThaiBev who are members of the provident fund shall receive the
contribution at the rate of 3% of the salary rate according to the regulation of the provident fund
generally implemented by ThaiBev.
The Company
The executives of the Company who are members of the provident fund shall receive the
contribution at the rate of 3% of the salary rate according to the regulation of the provident fund
generally implemented by the Company.
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9.5
Personnel
9.5.1
Number of employees
As of June 30, 2008, the Company had 22,385 employees, 336 persons of those employees
were the employees of ThaiBev which can be divided into the following main offices:
Main Office
Number of employees (person)
1. Office of Corporate Secretariat
12
2. Office of General Services
12
3. Office of Human Resources
19
4. Office of Internal Audit
119
5. Office of Legal Affairs
24
6. Office of Controller
16
7. Office of Treasury
8. Office of External Affairs
12
9. Office of Information Technology
45
10. Office of Corporate Communications
23
11. Office of Strategic Planning
12. Office of Chairman of Executive

Committee
13. Group of Secretaries
11
14. Vice President
12
15. Office of the CEO
16. Centre of Excellence
17. Other Offices
2
Total
336
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9.5.2
Major changes of number of employees during the past three years

ThaiBev
-
As of December 31, 2005, there were 281 employees in total.
The Company
9.5.3
As of December 31, 2005, there were 20,134 employees in total.
Major labor disputes during the last three years

ThaiBev
Since the establishment of ThaiBev, there has been no material labor dispute.
The Company
The Company has no material labor dispute during the last three years.
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9.6
Personnel Remuneration
9.6.1
Total remuneration of employees

ThaiBev
The employees of ThaiBev shall receive the remunerations in forms of salary, overtime
payment, bonus, provident fund and others. Furthermore, the employees of ThaiBev also received
other welfares such as life and health insurance.
For the fiscal year end as of December 31, 2007, and the six-month period ended June 30,
2008, the total remuneration of ThaiBevs employees was in the amount of Baht 577.5 million and
Baht 351.2 million respectively.
Type of remuneration
Remuneration (million Baht)

Year ended
December 31,
2007
Sixmonth
period ended
June 30, 2008
Total salary
342.4
184.2
Total bonus
170.9
128.4
Contribution to the provident fund
6.2
3.2
Others i.e. overtime payment
58.0
35.4
577.5
351.2
Total
Note:
Executive means manager(s), first four executives immediately followed the manager and all the
fourth executives, excluding accounting or finance manager if the position of such manager is not in the
same level as the fourth executive.
The Company
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and the six-month period ended June 30, 2008,
the total remuneration of the Companys employees was in the amount of Baht 5,103.3 million and
Baht 2,787.2 million respectively.
9.6.2
Employee Development Policy
ThaiBev sees the development of personnel and considers it as an essential investment.

ThaiBev has clear and continuous plans to develop the capacity of its employees, both in the long
term and short term. Considering that personnel is important to the future success of business
operation, ThaiBev undertakes to develop knowledge, capacity, and skills of its internal personnel by
providing them with various trainings and seminars relevant to the business of ThaiBev, as well as
management courses in order to enhance its employees skill, expertise and knowledge in the business
of ThaiBev. This will serve as the important base of quality service given to the customers of ThaiBev
in the future.
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9.7
Corporate Governance
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev has promoted and supported the compliance with the
principles of good corporate governance in accordance with the Principles of Good Corporate
Governance for Listed Companies of 2006 as prescribed by the SET. The principles of good corporate
governance can be divided into five sections as follows:
Section 1
Rights of shareholders
ThaiBev has become aware of and accorded priority to the fundamental rights of the
shareholders, by considering the shareholders as investors and owners of ThaiBev. The fundamental
rights of the shareholders include receiving profit sharing from ThaiBev, receiving adequate
information about ThaiBev, having other rights relating to participation in the shareholders meeting,
expressing their opinion, making decisions on important matters of ThaiBev e.g. allocation of the
dividend, appointment or removal of directors, appointment of the auditor, approval of important
transactions which affect the progress of ThaiBevs business operation, and amendments to the
memorandum and articles of association.
ThaiBev has the policy to facilitate the shareholders and arrange sufficient time for
shareholders meetings. ThaiBev sends the notice to convene a shareholders meeting, including
relevant information on each agenda item, to shareholders at least seven days prior to the meeting date
(or such other days as required by the Office of the SEC and the SET). In the case that any
shareholder cannot attend a shareholders meeting in person, ThaiBev allows such shareholder to
appoint a proxy, either an independent director or any other person, to participate in the meeting on its
behalf. The proxy can be appointed by using a proxy form prepared by ThaiBev attached to the notice
convening the meeting.
The opinion of the directors will be provided for each agenda item for the shareholders to
make a decision to participate and vote in the meeting. The Company treats all shareholders equally
in expressing their opinion and raising questions in meetings. Relevant directors and management
will participate in the meeting to provide responses to any inquiries and important inquiries will be
recorded in the minutes of the meeting in order to be examined by the shareholders.
Not only does ThaiBev make various disclosures via the SGX-ST to communicate with the
shareholders, Mr. Richard W. Jones, head of Investor Relations Unit, works closely with the top
management of ThaiBev to ensure a timely disclosure. This unit arranges quarterly and annually
briefings following the disclosure of interim and full year results, so that investors may question the
management about financial, marketing or strategic issues. In each quarter, the unit regularly meets
with investors to communicate about the policies and strategies of ThaiBev so that investors have a
good understanding of ThaiBev. The Investor Relation Unit also provides timely and detailed
information via its corporate website.
Section 2
Equality of shareholders
ThaiBev treats all shareholders equitably and also facilitates shareholders to participate in
meetings, express their opinions and raise any questions on each agenda at the meeting, as well as
allowing shareholders to receive complete, sufficient and timely information in support of their
decision making. In voting, the shareholders have the right to vote on each proposed agenda item.
The meeting is conducted in accordance with the articles of association and follows the order
as specified in the meeting agenda. At each meeting, the agenda of the meeting will be clearly
specified with the relevant documents delivered to the shareholders. In any agenda item, especially an
important matter, the shareholders will need time to study prior to making a decision, of which the
shareholders have not been informed in advance, will not be discussed in a meeting. In the case that
any shareholder cannot attend a shareholders meeting in person, ThaiBev allows such shareholder to
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appoint a proxy, either an independent director or any other person, to participate in the meeting on its
behalf. The proxy can be appointed by using a proxy form prepared by ThaiBev attached to the notice
convening the meeting.
Section 3
Role of interested parties
ThaiBev has accorded priority to various groups of interested parties (e.g. employees and
management of the Company), including external parties (e.g. trading parties, government entities and
other relevant authorities). ThaiBev is aware that the support and feedback of interested parties will
benefit ThaiBevs operations and the development of ThaiBevs business. For this purpose, ThaiBev
complies with the provisions of relevant laws, rules and regulations to take good care of the rights of
interested parties. In addition, ThaiBev, has promoted the cooperation between ThaiBev and groups
of interested parties in order to secure the stability of the business in accordance with the following
methods:
Shareholders
ThaiBev is committed to operate its business to render attractive

results of operation for stable growth and to generate the highest
returns to the shareholders in the long term, as well as to disclose
information to foster transparency and reliability.
Employees
ThaiBev has accorded priority to its employees by considering them

as an valuable human resource of the organization, taking into
account the suitability of personnel allocation that suits the nature of
responsibility. ThaiBev will treat all employees fairy. ThaiBev is
committed to support the potential of its human resources to bring
the best benefit to ThaiBev. ThaiBev also encourages its employees
to contribute to the organization culture, team work, good and safe
atmosphere.
Competitors
ThaiBev treats its competitors in accordance with the rules of

competition, with fairness, ethics and in compliance with the law.
Customers
ThaiBev is committed to satisfy and ensure its customers and the

public that they consume quality products at an appropriate price.
Trading Party
ThaiBev will treat its trading parties equally and fairly and will use
it effort to jointly seek a fair interest with all trading parties.
Community and
Society
ThaiBev is aware of and concerned about the safety in the society,

the environment, and the quality of life. ThaiBev also participates
regularly in the activities of the community and society while
strictly complies with laws and regulations.
Section 4
Information disclosure and transparency
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev is responsible for the consolidated financial statement of
ThaiBev and the financial information stated in the financial statements. Such financial statement is
prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) by using
appropriate policy, regular compliance and careful consideration, as well as sufficient disclosure of
important information in the note to the financial statement in order to ensure the correctness,
completion and adequacy of the record of financial information in order to maintain the assets,
recognize problems (if any) and prevent ThaiBev from any misconduct or unusual adverse financial
situation. In addition, the Board of Directors of ThaiBev has assigned the Audit Committee,
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consisting of four independent directors, to be responsible for the quality of the financial report and
the internal control system of ThaiBev.
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev values a sound internal control system. To safeguard
shareholders investments and assets of ThaiBev, the Board of Directors of ThaiBev has appointed the
Executive Committee with each member overseeing different departments and business units to
ensure the adequacy of financial, operational and compliance controls, including risk management
policies. In support of the internal control system in respect of compliance matters, the Board of
Directors of ThaiBev has also assigned the Office of the Corporate Secretarial to oversee compliance
with the law and the regulations of the SGX-ST.
In addition, ThaiBev has established the Office of Internal Audit to assist the Board of
Directors through the Audit Committee in promoting sound risk management and good corporate
governance by assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls for key businesses
and operations in areas described in the audit plan. In this respect, the Audit Committee has
appointed the head of the Office of Internal Audit as the secretary to the Audit Committee. Annual
audit schedules ensure that the performance of internal audit is acceptable.
Section 5
1.
Responsibility of the Board of Directors
Board of Directors structure
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev, consisting of directors who have knowledge,

competence and experience in the business, has the duty to set out policies, visions, strategies, goals,
missions, business plans and budgets of ThaiBev, as well as to monitor the Executive Committee and
the management team to effectively and efficiently manage the business of ThaiBev in accordance
with the stipulated policies under the legal framework, objectives, the articles of association of the
Company and the resolutions of the shareholders meeting. Such duties must be performed with loyalty
and care under the principles of good corporate governance in order to achieve the best economic
value for the business and stability for its shareholders. In addition, ThaiBev accords priority to its
internal control system, the internal audit, risk evaluation and management as well as the review
system in order to ensure the legal compliance and good governance of its operations for the greatest
effectiveness and efficiency of ThaiBev.
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev consists of eight independent directors, who are fully
qualified under the relevant regulations of the Capital Market Supervisory Board, the SEC, and the
SET. These independent directors have the duty to check and balance the management of ThaiBevs
business to ensure accuracy and fairness for the best interest of ThaiBevs shareholders.
2.
Sub-committees
In addition to the Board of Directors, ThaiBev has other committees to improve the
efficiency and flexibility of the management as follows:
1.
Audit Committee
2.
Executive Committee
3.
4.
5.
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In addition, ThaiBev has established a management committee, consisting of highlevel executive in various departments, who will be responsible for the monitoring of such
departments so that they can jointly manage the business of ThaiBev with more flexibility and
efficiency.
In the future, the Board of Directors of ThaiBev may form other committees in order
to manage the businesses of ThaiBev (See details of scope of duty and responsibility of each
committee in Section 9.2.1 - Management structure of ThaiBev).
3.
Roles, Duties and Responsibilities
The Board of Directors of ThaiBev oversees the business and affairs in accordance
with shareholder approval and applicable laws. The Board of Directors must exercise good business
judgment and act in good faith for the best interests of ThaiBev.
Business ethics
ThaiBev promotes and believes that thoughtful behavior is the guideline to conduct
its business. The Board of Directors, executives and employees have joint obligations to perform
their duties with honesty, under the laws and within their scope of responsibilities. Consequently,
ThaiBev has introduced the Code of Business Ethics of ThaiBev as a guideline for the directors,
executives and employees to comply with. In the case that any of those persons behave
inappropriately, they will be subject to a disciplinary penalty.
Conflict of interests
ThaiBev has a policy of avoiding conflicts of interest by making decisions prudently,
honestly, reasonably, independently and ethically for the best interest of ThaiBev, for transparency
and to avoid the seeking of personal benefit. In addition, the engagement in any connected
transactions shall be for the best interest of ThaiBev and shall comply with the rules and procedures of
the SET. ThaiBev has policies and procedures prohibiting directors, executives and employees from
using inside information for their own benefit or for that of others. In addition, any entry into any
connected transactions or any transactions which may have conflicts of interest with a Subsidiary
shall be reported to and considered for approval by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors
of ThaiBev, including the shareholders meeting (if applicable) in accordance with relevant laws and
regulations.
4.
The Board of Directors meeting
According to the articles of association of ThaiBev, the Board of Directors shall hold
a meeting at least once every three months and additional special meetings as necessary. Notice will
be given to directors at least seven days prior to the date of the meeting, unless it is necessary or
urgent to preserve the rights or benefits of ThaiBev. At each meeting, the agenda of the meeting will
be clearly specified with the relevant documents delivered to the directors in advance so that the
directors will have enough time to study such information prior to the meeting. At the meeting, each
director is able to openly discuss and express his or her opinion.
ThaiBev is committed to providing the Board of Directors with adequate, complete
continuous and timely information before a Board of Directors meeting. The members of the Board of
Directors have separate and independent access to the Company Secretary. The Company Secretary,
in consultation and cooperation with the Office of Legal Affairs, is responsible for advising the Board
of Directors, through the Chairman, on all governance matters. In this respect, ThaiBev has set up a
Compliance Unit, having a Compliance Manager responsible for this unit under the supervision of the
Company Secretary. This is to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Board
of Directors approves the appointment and the removal of the Company Secretary.
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5.
Remuneration of directors and executives
ThaiBev has authorized the Remuneration Committee to determine the remuneration

of directors and executives. However, the remuneration of directors is subject to approval of a
shareholders meeting and must comply with the following requirements:
6.
The remuneration of the directors and executives must be at an appropriate

level and attractive enough to maintain the qualified directors and executives.
The remuneration of the directors and executives must be in line with the
average market practice of the same business and operating results of the
Company.
The remuneration is appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of each

director and executive.
The consideration on the remuneration must be transparent.
The policy and amount of remuneration of the directors and executives shall be
disclosed pursuant to the requirements of the SEC.
Combination and separation of position
ThaiBev has clearly separated the duties of the Board of Directors, Executive
Committee and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, ThaiBev has formed the Audit Committee
which consists of four independent directors to oversee the management of ThaiBev. ThaiBev has
clearly determined the scope of authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee
and Chief Executive Officer so as not to have unlimited power and to remain under the supervision of
the Board of Director of ThaiBev.
ThaiBev gives priority to the internal control system at both management and staff
levels. In this respect, ThaiBev has clearly specified the obligations, duties and authority of the
operational officers and executives in writing. ThaiBev supervises the use of ThaiBevs properties for
the benefit of ThaiBev. ThaiBev separates the duties of its operational officers while monitors and
evaluates its officers in order to provide appropriate checks and balances. ThaiBev formed the Office
of the Internal Audit to oversee the operations of ThaiBev. The Office of the Internal Audit also gives
advice, checks, assesses and monitors the internal control system, risk management system, and
business control. The Office of the Internal Audit reports the result of such internal audit directly to
the Audit Committee.
7.
Development on directors and executives
All directors of ThaiBev have passed the Directors Accreditation Program (DAP) of
the Thai Institute of Directors. Some directors are also accredited with the Directors Certification
Program (DCP) of the same institution. ThaiBev also encourages and supports directors to understand
Singapore Laws and the Listing Manual applicable to ThaiBev through in-house trainings and
information updating sessions.
All directors acknowledge a clear explanation of their roles and responsibilities at the
time of their appointment to the Board of Directors.
In addition, ThaiBev complies with the Code of Corporate Governance of the
SGX-ST.
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9.8
Supervision of usage of inside information
ThaiBev has the policy and procedure to monitor its executives in relation to their usage of
inside information for personal interests of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries as follow:
1.
Educate the executives of each department pertaining to their duties to prepare and
disclose the report of securities holding and the report of changes in securities holding
of ThaiBev to the SEC and SGX-ST, as the case may be, including the applicable
penalty in case of breach according to the SEC Act, the regulations of the SET and
the listing manual of SGX-ST.
2.
Arrange for the executives of ThaiBev to prepare and disclose the report of securities
holding and the report of changes in securities holding of ThaiBev to the SEC as set
forth in Article 59 of the SEC Act and deliver copies to ThaiBev on the same day, as
well as to report to SGX-ST as stipulated by SGX-ST.
3.
The executives of ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries that have come to acknowledge
material inside information, which may cause changes in securities price, shall be
cautious in trading of ThaiBevs securities. Within one month prior to the disclosure
to public of financial statements or such inside information and within 24 hours
thereafter. Such persons shall not disclose inside information to anyone until such
information has been notified to the SET and/or SGX-ST. In case of penalty measure
for any violation to the said regulations, ThaiBev deems as a disciplinary penalty
according to the working rules of ThaiBev
The director of the Office of Corporate Secretarial shall be responsible for compliance
supervision in order for ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries to comply with the securities and exchange laws
and to prevent the unfair act in relation to trading of securities of ThaiBev.
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10.
Internal Control
According to the Board of Directors meeting of ThaiBev No. 10/2006 held on December 8,
2006 with the attendance of 4 audit committee members, the Board of Directors of ThaiBev assessed
the internal control system according to the form prescribed by the SEC. The Board of Directors
sought information from the management, the Office of the Internal Audit and relevant departments.
Based on an assessment of Thai Beverages five- aspect internal control system covering (i)
organization and environment; (ii) risk management; (iii) operational control of management (iv)
information technology and communications systems; and (v) monitoring system, the Board of
Directors was of the opinion that such internal control system was adequate and appropriate. This
assessment is made to ensure that the operation of ThaiBev will be in accordance with Good
Corporate Governance Practice, transparency and fairness and can be audited according to a clear
audit guideline. In this regard, the Audit Committee of ThaiBev does not have the different opinion
from the Board of Directors meeting. However, the Audit Committee of ThaiBev urges the Board of
Directors to strictly comply with Good Corporate Governance Practice in accordance with the SET
and SEC regulations so that the operation of ThaiBev will be conducted with transparency and utmost
efficiency. In addition, at the Audit Committee of ThaiBevs meeting No. 4/2008 held on October 16,
2008, the Audit Committee of ThaiBev assessed the adequacy of internal control system and was of
the opinion that the internal control system of ThaiBev was adequate and appropriate.
In addition, with respect to the internal control of the Subsidiaries, ThaiBev has a team under
the supervision of the Office of the Internal Audit which will assign officers from the Office of the
Internal Audit to closely and continuously audit the operations of the Subsidiaries as well as
constantly providing a report to the Audit Committee of ThaiBev. The Audit Committee of ThaiBev
was of the opinion that the internal control of the Subsidiaries was adequate and appropriate. (please
see details of the operation of the Subsidiaries in Section 9.3.2 The Operation of the Subsidiaries).
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11.
Related Party Transactions
For the year ended December 31, 2007 and six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the Company has conducted its business with related parties and
the details of such transactions can be found in the notes to the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The following table summarizes related
party transactions (including the detailed discussion of such transaction if it is material)
11.1
Revenue
11.1.1 Revenue from Sales of Products and Services

Related Parties
1. Pisetkij Co.
Description of Business
Buying and selling

factory remnants, such as
glass remnants, scrap
paper and other wastes
Nature of Relationship with ThaiBev
A director and major shareholder of

ThaiBev (Mr. Charoen
Sirivadhanabhakdi) indirectly holds
major shares in Pisetkij Co.
Transaction Value (in millions of Baht)

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
21.78
9.93
The main transactions are

Thai Beverage Recycle
Co.s sales of glass
remnants, factory remnants
and scrap paper to Pisetkij
Co. Prices charged were
consistent with market
prices.
100.53
45.08
Thai Beverage Recycle Co.

sold paper boxes to P.S.
Recycle Co. Prices charged
were consistent with
market prices that Thai
Beverage Recycle Co. sold
to other non-related
parties.
Some of the directors and/or

shareholders of ThaiBev (Mr. Thapana
Sirivadhanabhakdi and Mr. Sithichai
Chaikriangkrai) are directors of Pisetkij
Co.
2. P.S. Recycle Co.
(1)
Buying and selling used

materials, such as glass
bottles, scrap papers and
other wastes
A brother of a director and major

shareholder of ThaiBev (Mr. Charoen
Sirivadhanabhakdi) has a control over
the business of P.S. Recycle Co. (1)
Not a person who may have a conflict of interest with ThaiBev according to SECs definition.
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Details of the Transactions
Related Parties
3. Oishi Trading
Co.(2)
Manufacturing and
selling beverages

major shares in Oishi Trading Co.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
17.42
9.70

Pan International Co.s
sales of raw material to
Oishi Trading Co. Prices
charged were consistent
with market prices
3.51
1.76

Pomthip Co., Pomkung
Co. and other Subsidiaries
sales of beverages to TCC
Hotel Collection Co. Prices
with market prices.

Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr. Sithichai
Chaikriangkrai, Mr. Narong Srisa-an,
Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth and Mr.
Ueychai Tantha-Obhas) are directors of
Oishi Trading Co.
4. TCC Hotel
Collection Co.(3)
Hotel & restaurant

Sirivadhanabhakdi) is a director and
indirectly holds major shares in TCC
Hotel Collection Co.

shareholders of ThaiBev (Khunying
Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi and Ms.
Wallapa Traisorat) are directors of TCC
(2)
Oishi Trading Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Oishi Group Plc. Currently, ThaiBev is making a tender offer to buy all securities of Oishi Group Plc.
(3)
TCC Hotel Collection Co. changed its name from Queens Park Hotel Group Co. on December 29, 2006
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Related Parties
5. The Southeast
Insurance Co.(4)
Non-life insurance

Sirivadhanabhakdi ) indirectly holds
major shares in The Southeast Insurance
Co.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
2.21
0.01

the service fees that The
Southeast Insurance Co.
engaged Dhospaak Co. to
do public relation
activities.
1.20
0.67
Pomthip Co. and other

Subsidiaries sold
beverages to Plaza Athenee
Hotel (Thailand) Co.
Prices charged were
prices.

Sirivadhanabhakdi and Ms. Atinant
Bijananda) are directors of The
6. Plaza Athenee
Hotel (Thailand)
Co.
Hotel & restaurant

indirectly holds major shares in Plaza
Athenee Hotel (Thailand) Co.
Wallapa Traisorat) are directors of Plaza
(4)
The Southeast Insurance Co. changed its name from The Southeast Insurance (2000) Co. on September 1, 2008
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Related Parties
7. The Chonburi
Sugar Co.
Manufacturing and
selling processed sugar,
raw sugar and molasses

Sirivadhanabhakdi ) indirectly holds
major shares in The Chonburi Sugar Co.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
3.42
0.02
7.61
12.93
157.68
80.10
A director and shareholder of ThaiBev

(Mr. Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi) is a
director of The Chonburi Sugar Co.
8. Others
Total
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Pan International Co. sold

raw material and factory
material to The Chonburi
Sugar Co. whereby prices
with market prices and
Dhanasindhi Co. rendered
construction services to
The Chonburi Sugar Co.
whereby prices charged
market rates.
11.1.2
Other Revenue
Related Parties
1. Pisetkij Co.
Buying and selling

factory remnants, such as
glass remnants, scrap
paper and other wastes


Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
11.37
4.77
BeerThai Plc., BeerThip

Co., Cosmos Co., Red
Bull Co. and other
Subsidiaries sold glass
remnants, factory
remnants, scrap paper and
other materials to Pisetkij
prices.
63.91(5)
ThaiBev sold land,

building and contruction
in progress of ThaiBev
Tower Project to TCC
Hotel Collection Co. The
selling price of the asset
was appraised by Thai
Appraisal Lynn Phillips
Co. on September 6,
2006. ThaiBev recorded
gain on sale of this asset
amounting to Baht 131.86
million before deducting
other related expenses.
Net profit from sale of the
asset was Baht 63.91
million.

Sirivadhanabhakdi and Mr. Sithichai
Chaikriangkrai) are directors of Pisetkij
Co.
2. TCC Hotel
Collection Co.
Hotel & restaurant

Wallapa Traisorat) are directors of TCC
(5)
See details of the Sales of Assets in 11.5

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Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
3. Liquorland
Limited
Holding license to sell

alcohelic beverage
ThaiBev indirectly holds shares of

Liquorland Limited through
International Beverage Holdings (UK)
Limited(6)
22.07
International Beverage
Holdings (UK) Ltd.
received dividends from
Liqourland Limited.
4. The Southeast
Insurance Co.
Non-life insurance

major shares in The Southeast
Insurance Co.
1.57
0.39

Bijananda) are directors of The

Sangsom Co. and other
Subsidiaries recognize
gain from insurance
reimbursement from The
4.95
1.2
103.87
6.36
5. Others
Total
(6)
International Beverage Holdings (UK) Limited changed its name from Pacific Spirits (UK) Limited on December 2, 2007
Part 2 Page 122
11.2
Expenses
11.2.1
Cost of Raw Materials, Direct Labor and Manufacturing Overhead
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
1. P.S. Recycle Co.

other wastes

Sirivadhanabhakdi) has a control over the
business of P.S. Recycle Co.(7)
1,185.08
538.40

Co.s purchases of glass
bottles from P.S. Recycle
prices that Thai Beverage
Recycle Co. purchased
from other non-related
parties.
2. Thai Beverage
Can Co.
Manufacturing beverage
cans and aluminum
covers

major shares in Thai Beverage Can Co.
1,211.76
555.20

Co. and Cosmos Co.
purchased aluminium
cans, to be used as beer
containers, from Thai
Beverage Can Co. Prices
with market prices that
Co. and Cosmos Co.
purchased from other
non-related parties.
Some of the directors and/or shareholders

of ThaiBev (Mr. Narong Srisa-an and
Mr. Sithichai Chaikriangkrai) are
directors of Thai Beverage Can Co.
(7)
Not a person who may have a conflict of interest with ThaiBev according to SECs definition
Part 2 Page 123
Related Parties
3. Berli Jucker Plc.
Manufacturing,
wholesaling and
retailing packaging
and consumer products
Importing and
distributing technical
& industrial,
construction &
engineering and IT
products and logistics
4. Dr. Pisanu
Vichiensanth
Beer production expert

indirectly holds major shares in Berli
Jucker Plc.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
2,247.08
1,425.26
2.36
1.21

of ThaiBev (Khunying Wanna
Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr. Thapana
Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr. Panote
Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr. Staporn
Kavitanon, Mr. Sithichai Chaikriangkrai,
Ms. Thapanee Techajareonvikul and
Ms. Atinant Bijananda) are directors of
Berli Jucker Plc.
A director of ThaiBev
Part 2 Page 124

Co.s purchases of glass
bottles from Berli Jucker
Plc. according to the
agreement between Thai
Beverage Recycle Co.
and Berli Jucker Plc.
(please see Section 2.13
Other Relevant
Information). Prices
Co. purchased from other
Beer Chang Co. paid
wage and compensation
to the beer production
expert as stated in the
long-term employment
agreement (please see
Section 2.13 Other
Relevant Information)
Related Parties
5. The Suphanburi
Sugar Industry
Co.
Manufacturing and
selling sugar, raw sugar
and molasses

major shares in The Suphanburi Sugar
Industry Co.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
53.60
31.45

Thai Molasses Co,s
purchases of molasses
from The Suphanburi
Sugar Industry Co. Prices
Thai Molasses Co.
31.29
-(8)
Thai Molasses Co.

purchased molasses from
The Chonburi Sugar Co.
whereby Prices charged
market prices that Thai
Molasses Co. purchased
parties.
29.22
14.84

Thai Molasses Co.s
purchases of molasses
from The Utaradit Sugar
Industry Co. Prices

director of The Suphanburi Sugar
Industry Co.
6. The Chonburi
Sugar Co.
Manufacturing and
and molasses

major shares in The Chonburi Sugar Co.
director of The Chonburi Sugar Co.
7. The Utaradit
Sugar Industry
Co.
Manufacturing and
and molasses

major shares in The Utaradit Sugar
Industry Co.
(8)
Thai Molasses Co. had no transaction with The Chonburi Sugar Co. in the first half of 2008 because The Chonburi Sugar Co.s factory has been temporarily closed for
maintenance
Part 2 Page 125
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
director of The Utaradit Sugar Industry Co.
8. The Maewang
Sugar Industry
Co.
Manufacturing and
and molasses

major shares in The Maewang Sugar
Industry Co.
Thai Molasses Co.

21.59
8.68
Thai Molasses Co.

purchased molasses from
The Maewang Sugar
Industry Co. Prices
Thai Molasses Co.
15.60
13.23

United Winery Co. and
other Subsidiaries
purchases of sugar to be
used in the production
process. Prices charged
market prices.
A director and shareholder of ThaiBev (Mr.

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi) is a director of
The Maewang Sugar Industry Co.
9. Dhipaya Sugar
(1999) Co.
Selling sugar

ThaiBev (Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi)
indirectly holds major shares in Dhipaya
Sugar (1999) Co.
Part 2 Page 126
Related Parties
10. TCC Hotel

Collection Co.
Hotel & restaurant


Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
2.88
0.38(9)
Thai Beverage Marketing

Co., Dhospaak Co. and
other Subsidiaries paid
TCC Hotel Collection Co.
for organizing receptions
at market prices with
terms and conditions in
line with other
customers.
7.61
5.07(10)
The Subsidiaries rented

cars from Southeast
Capital Co. to be used in
their operations. Rental
fees were in line with
market rates.
30.92
3.12(11)

Co., Cosmos Co. and
other Subsidiaries hired
T.C.C. Technology Co. as
an IT consultant and
system developer. The
service fees paid by

Sirivadhanabhakdi and Ms. Wallapa
Traisorat) are directors of TCC Hotel
Collection Co.
11. Southeast Capital
Co.
Car rental and logistic

services

major shares in Southeast Capital Co.
of ThaiBev (Mr. Thapana
Bijananda) are directors of Southeast
Capital Co.
12. T.C.C.
Technology Co.
IT consultant and system

developer

major shares in T.C.C. Technology Co.
of ThaiBev (Mr. Staporn Kavitanon, Mr.
(9)
See Other Expenses in 11.2.3
(10)

Part 2 Page 127
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr. Panote

Bijananda) are directors of T.C.C.
Technology Co.
13. The Southeast
Insurance Co.
Non-life insurance

Sirivadhanabhakdi) indirectly holds major
shares in The Southeast Insurance Co.

Co., Cosmos Co. and
other Subsidiaries were in
line with market rates.
111.02
62.48(12)
The Subsidiaries paid

insurance premiums to
The Southeast Insurance
Co. The premiums were
rates.
44.88(14)

Co. paid rental fees to
Dynamic Assets Property
and Loan Fund for the
land rented for subleasing to other nonrelated parties. The rental
fees were in line with
market rates.
14.07
6.83
Red Bull Co. paid rental

of ThaiBev (Mr. Thapana
Bijananda) are directors of The Southeast
Insurance Co.
14. Dynamic Assets
Property and
Loan Fund
Property fund
Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi,

Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi and
their daughters indirectly hold major
investment units of Dynamic Assets
Property and Loan Fund(13)
15. New Noble
Property fund
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)

Part 2 Page 128
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Property and
Loan Fund
16. North Park Golf

and Sports Club
Co.
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi and

their daughters indirectly hold major
investment units of New Noble Property
and Loan Fund(15)
Sports club

indirectly holds major shares in North
Park Golf and Sports Club Co.
Chaikriangkrai, Ms. Thapanee
Techajareonvikul and Ms. Wallapa
Traisorat) are directors of North Park
Golf and Sports Club Co.
(15)
(16)

Part 2 Page 129
fees to New Noble

Property and Loan Fund
for the land rented for
factorys waste
management and Thai
Beverage Recycle Co.
paid rental fees to New
Noble Property and Loan
Fund for the land and
warehouse rented to store
bottles. The rental fees
were in line with market
rates.
0.64
2.37(16)
Thai Beverage Marketing

Co. paid North Park Golf
and Sports Club Co. for
organizing receptions at
market prices with terms
and conditions in line
with other customers.
Related Parties
17. Siam Food

Products Plc.
Manufacturing and
selling canned fruits
concentrated pineapple
juice

major shares in Siam Food Products Plc.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
14.98
6.29
26.95
8.75
5,051.53
2,683.56

of ThaiBev (Mr. Staporn Kavitanon, Mr.
Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr. Panote
Chaikriangkrai and Ms. Thapanee
Techajareonvikul) are directors of Siam
Food Products Plc.
18. Others
Total
Part 2 Page 130
United Winery Co.

purchased pineapple juice
from Siam Food Products
Plc. to be used as raw
material. Prices charged
market prices that United
Winery Co. purchased
parties.
11.2.2
Interest Expenses
Related Parties
1. Great Oriole
Limited
Holding company and

lending business
A director and shareholder of

ThaiBev (Mr. Thapana
major shares in Great Oriole Limited
2. Others
Total
Part 2 Page 131

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
65.93
0.31
0.14
66.24
0.14
Great Oriole Limited lent

to International Beverage
Holding (UK) Ltd. In
2007, International
Beverage Holdings (UK)
Ltd. repaid the principal
together with accrued
interests to Great Oriole
Limited.
11.2.3
Other Expenses
Related Parties
Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008

Bijananda) are directors of Southeast
Capital Co.
109.63
53.52(17)

the Companys car rental
fees paid to Southeast
Capital Co. for the cars
used in operations. The
rental fees were in line
with market rates.
2. T.C.C. Technology IT consultant and system

Co.
developer

shareholders of ThaiBev (Mr. Staporn
Kavitanon, Mr. Thapana
Technology Co.
44.97
31.70(18)
The Company hired

T.C.C. Technology Co. as
an IT consultant and
system developer. The
service fees paid by the
Company were in line
with market rates.
3. Plaza Athenee
Hotel (Thailand)
Co.

30.71
23.26
The Company paid Plaza

Athenee Hotel (Thailand)
Co. for organizing
receptions at market prices
1. Southeast
Capital Co.

services
Hotel & restaurant
(17)
See Cost of Raw Materials, Direct Labor and Manufacturing Overhead in 11.2.1
(18)
Part 2 Page 132
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008

Wallapa Traisorat) are directors of
Plaza Athenee Hotel (Thailand) Co.
4. North Park Golf
and Sports Club
Co.
Sports club

with terms and conditions

in line with other
customers.
10.58
6.10(19)
The Company paid North

Park Golf and Sports Club
Co. for organizing
receptions at market prices
with terms and conditions
in line with other
customers.
30.66
16.50(20)
The Company paid

insurance premiums to
The Southeast Insurance
Co. The premiums were
consistent with the market
rates with terms and
conditions in line with
other customers.

Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr.
Sithichai Chaikriangkrai, Ms.
Thapanee Techajareonvikul and Ms.
North Park Golf and Sports Club Co.
5. The Southeast
Insurance Co.
Non-life insurance

Insurance Co.
shareholders of ThaiBev (Mr.
Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi and Ms.
Atinant Bijananda) are directors of
The Southeast Insurance Co.
(19)
Part 2 Page 133
Related Parties
6. TCC Hotel
Collection Co.
Hotel & restaurant
7. Dynamic Assets
Property and
Loan Fund
Property fund

Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi
and their daughters indirectly hold
major investment units of Dynamic
Assets Property and Loan Fund
(20)
(21)
Part 2 Page 134
Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
25.25
8.79(21)
The Company paid TCC

Hotel Collection Co. for
organizing receptions at
market prices with terms
and conditions in line with
other customers.
4.14
2.29(22)

Co. paid rental fee to
land and warehouse rented
to store bottles, Surathip
Co. paid rental fee to
land and warehouse rented
to store spirits and
Namyuk Co. paid rental fee
to Dynamic Assets Property
and Loan Fund for the land
and building rented to be
used as office spaces. The
rental fees were in line with
market rates.
Related Parties
8. T.C.C.
International
Limited
Holding company and

lending

major shares in T.C.C. International
Limited
9. Best Fortune
Property and
Loan Fund
Property fund

major investment units of Best Fortune
10. Others
Total
(22)
Part 2 Page 135

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
3.40
10.83
15.45
36.72
296.06
24.58
193.02
IBHL paid consulting fee

through T.C.C.
International Limited for its
international investment
activities. This transaction
was only one-off.
Sangsom Co., Kankwan
Co. and Luckchai Liquor
Trading Co. paid office
rental fees to Best Fortune
Property and Loan Fund.
The rental fees were in
line with market rates.
11.3
Accounts Receivable
Related Parties
1. Pisetkij Co.
Buying and selling factory

remnants, such as glass
other wastes


Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
2.57
3.44

accounts receivable arising
from Thai Beverage
Recycle Co. sold factory
other wastes to Pisetkij
Co. Terms of payment
practice.
3.26
4.32
Accounts receivable
arising from Thai
Beverage Recycle Co. sold
paper boxes to P.S.
Recycle Co. Terms of
payment were in line with
market practice.

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi and Mr.
Sithichai Chaikriangkrai) are directors
of Pisetkij Co.
2. P.S. Recycle Co.
(23)

other wastes

the business of P.S. Recycle Co.(23)
Part 2 Page 136
Related Parties
3. Oishi Trading Co. Manufacturing and selling

beverages

major shares in Oishi Trading Co.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
3.92
3.40

from Pan International Co.
sold raw materials to Oishi
Trading Co. Terms of
market practice.
2.32

from The Southeast
Insurance Co.s engaging
Dhospaak Co. to do public
relation activities. Terms
of payment were in line
with market practice.
2.39
4.08
14.46
15.24

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr.
Sithichai Chaikriangkrai, Mr. Narong
Srisa-an, Dr. Pisanu Vichiensanth and
Mr. Ueychai Tantha-Obhas) are
directors of Oishi Trading Co.
4. The Southeast
Insurance Co.
Non-life insurance
The director and major shareholder of

Insurance Co.
5. Others
Total
Part 2 Page 137
11.4
Accounts Payable
Related Parties
1. Berli Jucker Plc.
Manufacturing,wholesaling
and retailing packaging
and consumer products
Importing and distributing
technical & industrial,
construction & engineering
and IT products and
logistics
2. Thai Beverage
Can Co.
Manufacturing beverage cans

and aluminum covers

indirectly holds major shares in Berli
Jucker Plc.

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
471.29
554.20

accounts payable arising
from Thai Beverage
Recycle Co. bought used
bottles from Berli Jucker
Plc. according to the
agreement between Thai
Beverage Recycle Co. and
Berli Jucker Plc. (please
see Section 2.13 Other
Relevant Information).
Terms of payment were in
line with market practice.
138.94
102.80
Accounts receivable
arising from BeerThai
Plc., BeerThip Co. and
Cosmos Co. bought
aluminum cans from Thai
Beverage Can Co. Terms

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr.
Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi, Mr.
Staporn Kavitanon, Mr. Sithichai
Chaikriangkrai, Ms. Thapanee
Techajareonvikul and Ms. Atinant
Bijananda) are directors of Berli
Jucker Plc.
major shares in Thai Beverage Can
Co.
shareholders of ThaiBev (Mr. Narong
Srisa-an and Mr. Sithichai
Chaikriangkrai) are directors of Thai
Beverage Can Co.
Part 2 Page 138
Related Parties
3. Pisetkij Co.

other wastes

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
9.82
BeerThai Plc. bought beer

cartons from Hiang Seng
Fibre Container Co. while
Hiang Seng Fibre
Container Co. bought
scrap paper from Pisetkij
Co. As a result, in order to
reduce repetitive work,
Hiang Seng Fibre
Container Co. partially
transferred the right to
collect the accounts
receivable to Pisetkij Co.

Sithichai Chaikriangkrai) are
directors of Pisetkij Co.
4. P.S. Recycle
Co.

bottles, scrap papers and other
wastes

the business of P.S. Recycle Co.(24)
45.98
35.06

accounts payble arising
from Thai Beverage
Recycle Co. bought glass
bottles from P.S. Recycle
practice.
5. The Maewang
Sugar Industry
Co.
Manufacturing and selling

sugar, raw sugar and molasses

Industry Co.
3.40
Accounts payable arising

from Thai Molasses Co.
bought molasses from The
Maewang Sugar Industry
practice.

ThaiBev (Mr. Panote
(24)
Part 2 Page 139
Related Parties
Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
2.13

from Thai Molasses Co.
bought molasses from
Utaradit Sugar Industry
practice.
3.26
9.21

from United Winery Co.
bought sugar for its
production process. Terms
3.31

from United Winery Co.
bought pineapple juice
from Siam Food Products
Plc. to be used as raw
material. Terms of
market practice.
Sirivadhanabhakdi) is a director of
6. The Utaradit
Sugar Industry
Co.


Industry Co.
ThaiBev (Mr. Panote
The Utaradit Sugar Industry Co.
7. Dhipaya Sugar
(1999) Co.
Selling sugar

major shares in Dhipaya Sugar (1999)
Co.
8. Siam Food
Products Plc.

canned fruits and concentrated
pineapple juice

major shares in Siam Food Products
Plc.
Chaikriangkrai and Ms. Thapanee
Techajareonvikul) are directors of
Siam Food Products Plc.
Part 2 Page 140
Related Parties
9. Others
Total
Part 2 Page 141

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
10.26
1.62
679.55
711.73
11.5
Sales of Assets
Related Parties
1. TCC Hotel
Collection Co.
Hotel & restaurant


Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
819.00(25)
0.02
4.50
819.02
4.50

2. Others
Total
(25)
See Other Revenue in 11.1.2

Part 2 Page 142
ThaiBev sold land,

building and construction
in progress of ThaiBev
Tower Project to TCC
Hotel Collection Co. The
selling price of the asset
was appraised by Thai
Appraisal Lynn Phillips
Co. on September 6, 2007.
ThaiBev recorded gain
from sale of this asset
amounting to Baht 131.86
million before deducting
other related expenses.
Net profit from sale of the
asset was Baht 63.91
million.
11.6
Purchases of Assets
Related Parties
1. Siam Realty Co.
Real estate

major shares in Siam Realty Co.

shareholders of ThaiBev (Ms.
Siam Realty Co.
2. Others
Total
Part 2 Page 143

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
30.81
1.6
0.62
32.41
0.62
Num Yuk Co. bought land

and building from Siam
Realty Co. for office
space.
11.7
Purchase of Shares
Related Parties
1. L.S.P.V. (2001)
Co.
Selling spirits
(ceased to operate)

major shares in L.S.P.V. (2001) Co.
2. Others
Total
11.8

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
62.20
62.20
ThaiBev bought shares in

United Products Co.
totalling 17.77% of the
issued shares from
L.S.P.V. (2001) Co. The
purchase price was lower
than the price assessed by
SICCO Advisory Co..
Short-Term Loans to and Amounts Due from Related Parties
Related Parties
1. The Suphanburi
Sugar Industry
Co.


major shares in The Suphanburi
Sugar Industry Co.
ThaiBev (Mr. Panote
The Suphanburi Sugar Industry Co.
Part 2 Page 144

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
3.44
Thai Molasses Co. made

deposit payments to The
Suphanburi Sugar Industry
Co. to secure its purchases
of molasses.
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
2. Dynamic Assets
Property and
Loan Fund
Property fund

major investment units of Dynamic
Assets Property and Loan Fund
1.01
1.02

Co. and Surathip Co. paid
rentals in advance to
and Loan Fund for land
and warehouse.
3. The Utaradit
Sugar Industry
Co.


Industry Co.
1.99

deposit payments to the
Utaradit Sugar Industry
of molasses.
3.18

deposit payments to the
Maewang Sugar Industry
of molasses.
2.23
2.07
Pisetkij Co. owed

Subsidiaries payments for
its purchase of glass
other wastes.

ThaiBev (Mr. Panote
The Utaradit Sugar Industry Co.
4. The Maewang
Sugar Industry
Co.


Industry Co.
ThaiBev (Mr. Panote
5. Pisetkij Co.

other wastes

Part 2 Page 145
Related Parties
Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
8.23
ThaiBev paid IT
consulting and system
development fees in
advance.
0.10
5.61
ThaiBev and Simathurakij

Co. paid the insurance
premium against any, in
advance, five year
damage on behalf of their
managements who are
members of golf course
and sports club.
22.15
Subsidiaries paid, in
advance, the insurance
premium against any five
year damage on behalf of

Sithichai Chaikriangkrai) are
directors of Pisetkij Co.
6. T.C.C.
Technology Co.

developer

Technology Co.
7. North Park Golf

and Sports Club
Co.
Sports club

8. North Park Real

Estate Co.
Rental of movable and

immovable assets, such as
golf course and sports club
with restaurant selling food &

major shares in North Park Real
Part 2 Page 146
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
drinks
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
Estate Co.
their managements who

are members of golf
course and sports club.

Sithichai Chaikriangkrai, Mr. Chukiet
Tangpongprush and Ms. Wallapa
Traisorat) are directors of North Park
Real Estate Co.
9. Best Fortune
Property and
Loan Fund
Property fund

major investment units of Best
Fortune Property and Loan Fund
8.56
Sangsom Co., Kankwan

Co. and Luckchai Liquor
Trading Co. paid rental in
advance to Best Fortune
for office building.
10. New Noble

Property and
Loan Fund
Property fund

major investment units of New Noble
3.94
Red Bull Co. and other

Subsidiaries paid rental in
advance to New Noble
for land.
2.20
6.35
5.54
66.54
11. Others
Total
Part 2 Page 147
11.9
Short-term Loans from and Amounts Due to Related Parties
Related Parties
1. Southeast
Capital Co.

services

Transaction Value (in millions of Baht) Details of the Transactions

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
13.96
15.80
The Company owed rental

fees for vehicles used in
its business operations.
10.60
11.07
The Company owed

T.C.C. Technology Co. for
IT consulting and system
development fees. Terms
9.76
16.81
The Company owed Plaza

Athenee Hotel (Thailand)
Co. fees related to
organizing receptions.

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi Ms.
Southeast Capital Co.
2. T.C.C.
Technology Co.

developer

Technology Co.
3. Plaza Athenee
Hotel (Thailand)
Co.
Hotel & restaurant

Part 2 Page 148
Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
19.47
122.10
The Company owed

insurance premium. Terms
0.74
2.36
The Company owed North

Park Golf and Sports Club
Co. fees related to
organizing receptions.
10.55
5.01
The Company owed TCC

Hotel Collection fees
related to organizing

Plaza Athenee Hotel (Thailand) Co.
4. The Southeast
Insurance Co.
Non-life insurance

Insurance Co.
5. North Park Golf

and Sports Club
Co.
Sports club

6. TCC Hotel
Collection Co.
Hotel & restaurant

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Related Parties

Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Six-Month Period
Ended
June 30, 2008

receptions. Terms of
market practice.

7. Others
Total
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4.33
5.26
69.41
178.41
11.10
Audit Committees Opinion on Related Party Transactions
The Audit Committee evaluated and expressed its opinion on the above related party
transactions to ensure that such transactions were carried out in good faith and for the best
interest of the Company. Moreover, the Audit committee will ensure that all terms and
conditions of such transactions are in line with normal business practice and there was no
potential conflict of interest between the Company and any related parties.
11.11
Review Procedure on Related Party Transactions
In the event that the Company carries out its business with the related party who may have a
conflict of interest with the Company, the Audit Committee will express its opinion regarding the
necessity of such transactions. The Audit Committee will ensure that terms and conditions of these
transactions are consistent with market practice and prices charged for these transactions are evaluated
and compared with market prices.
In the event that market price is not available, the Audit
Committee must ensure that these prices are reasonable and the transactions are carried out for the
best interest of the Company and its shareholders. If the Audit Committee is unable to evaluate
related party transactions due to lack of expertise in certain areas, the Company will arrange an
independent expert to evaluate and give opinion on such transactions. The Board of Directors or
Audit Committee or the Company shareholders, as the case may be, will use this opinion from the
independent expert as a supplement to form their own conclusion. Those directors who may have
conflict of interests with the Company are prohibited from voting on issues regarding related parties
transactions. In addition, related party transactions will be disclosed in the notes to the Companys
audited or reviewed financial statements. For flexibility, the shareholders have approved, by the
Annual General Meeting held on April 28, 2008, the policy on regularly conducting transaction with
related party. This policy includes the detailed evaluation processes, approval restrictions, authority
and other related policies on related party transactions. This policy is consistent with the rules and
regulations of the SET and the SGX-ST. In addition, the Audit Committee will express its opinion
regarding the necessity and reasonableness of the actual related party transactions occurred in every
quarter. The Board of Directors will use such opinion as a supplement to approve such transactions.
Information on such transactions will then be disclosed to the SET and the SGX-ST.
11.12
Policy on Future Related Party Transactions
In the event that the Company engages in related party trasactions in the future, the Company
will ensure that such transactions are carried out in compliance with the SEC Act, rules, notifications
and regulations of the Capital Market Supervisory Board, the SEC, the SET and the SGX-ST. In
addition, the Company must also comply with the GAAP on disclosure rules related to related party
transactions and other requirements as specified by the The Institute of Certified Accountants of
Thailand and the Companys policy.
In addition, when the Company conducts its business with a related party, the Company will
seek Audit Committees opinion on the reasonableness of such transactions. In the event that the
Audit Committee is unable to evaluate related party transactions due to lack of expertise in certain
areas, the Committee may arrange an independent expert, such as independent appraiser, to evaluate
and give opinion on the transactions. The opinion of the Audit Committee or the independent expert
will be used by the Companys Board of Directors or shareholders, as the case may be, for making a
decision to ensure that these related party transactions are carried out without any conflict of interest
and for the best interest of all shareholders.
11.13
Articles of Association of Subsidiaries
As of June 30, 2008, ThaiBev held shares in operating and temparary non-operating
Subsidiaries. For the operating Subsidiaries, ThaiBev amended their articles of association to comply
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with Regulations of SET Re: Listing of Ordinary Shares or Preferred Shares as Listed Securities, 2001
(as amended) with regard to shareholders approval process concerning the connected transactions and
the acquisition and disposition of assets of the listed companies or Subsidiaries. For temporary nonoperating Subsidiaries, ThaiBev will amend their articles of association when they resume their
operations, except for some foreign subsidiarites where such amendment of the articles of association
cannot be done due to legal limitation in such countries.
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THAI BEVERAGE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

Overview of Business Operations

Research and Development

Assets Used in Operations

Related Party Transactions

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Information Relating to the Share Offering

Certification of Accuracy of Information

Details of the Companys Executives and Controlling Persons

Details of the Directors of the Subsidiaries

Assessment Form of Sufficiency of Internal Control Systems

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

[Name] Company Limited

[Name] Public Company Limited

Alcoholic Control Act

Alcoholic Control Act B.E. 2551, as amended

Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited

BeerThip Brewery (1991) Company Limited

The Board of Investment or the Office of the Board of

Boon Rawd Brewery Co.

Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited and its affiliates

Canadean, a marketing research company who gathers

The Central Depository (Pte) Limited

Cosmos Brewery (Thailand) Company Limited

Everton Football Club

International Beverage Holdings Limited

Office of the SEC

The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission

Pan International Co.

Pan International (Thailand) Company Limited

The Sirivadhanabhakdi family (namely, Mr. Charoen

Red Bull Co.

Red Bull Distillery (1998) Company Limited

The Securities and Exchange Commission

The Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535, as amended

The Stock Exchange of Thailand

has the meaning ascribed in the notification of the SEC

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

ThaiBev and its Subsidiaries

Thai Securities Depository Company Limited

U.W.D. Marketing Company Limited

United Winery Co.

United Winery and Distillery Company Limited

Part 1 Executive Summary

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

THAI BEVERAGE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

Part 1 Executive Summary

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

Part 1 Executive Summary

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

Part 1 Executive Summary

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

Part 2 Issuing Company

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited

THAI BEVERAGE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

Part 2 Issuing Company

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited