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SETTRADE Joins Hands With Orange To Open A New Frontier In Mobile Information

Date 13/05/2003

Settrade Dot Com Co., Ltd. will join hands with TA Orange Co., Ltd., the leading wirefree operator, , to offer stock alerts and stock information services to users. The service will conveniently notify both Settrade and TA Orange customers when stocks in their portfolios reach desired prices or trading turnover volume reaches desired levels and even provide them with real-time trading information. Free trial services are available from today until the end of July 2003.

Mr. Wittaya Watcharawithayakul, CEO of Settrade Dot Com Co., Ltd., in revealing this collaborative effort said that Settrade Dot Com developed the stock information system to be an alternative for customers of Settrade and Orange, who are either current investors or closely watching stock market activity. They will be able to keep abreast of key information during trading hours, such as price changes and the trading turnover volume. Free trail offers are available now until the end of July 2003. It's easy to use. Users only need to send a short message to number 80099 indicating the stock code, sector code, or type the word 'SET', then wait for the information to come.

"The Stock Alert system is a messaging system that is activated whenever a stock price or turnover volume reaches specified level. It helps users to monitor their investments wherever they are, either at the trading room, in front of the TV, or at a computer terminal. Investors can keep abreast of information and stock movements easily and closely, regardless of where they are. Hence, they will be assured of close monitoring their investments and efficient portfolio management. This collaboration represents a new frontier in mobile phone added services," the CEO of Settrade said.

Chief Executive Officer of TA Orange Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin disclosed "Orange is excited to be able to offer this service to all our customers. Following the successful launch of 'take stock' to our high-end corporate customers in April, we feel that the Settrade service will be complementary for general users. This is in line with our business strategy, which aims to offer personalized products and services to each customer segment."

To be eligible for the Stock Alert Service, users must be customers of brokers using Settrade's Internet Trading service or members of Settrade. Interested persons who have not yet applied for a Settrade membership can apply now at www.settrade.com without charge.