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Attachment 5 Annual Sub-Committees Report

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               6. Internal Audit   The Committee reviewed and approved the annual audit plan   The plan focuses on risk-based
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                 proactive audit which aligned with the company’s direction and strategy   In addition, the Committee also
                 reviewed Internal Audit Department’s independence and resource sufficiency.
                 The Committee also reviewed the performance of the Internal Audit Department on a quarterly basis, evaluated
                 the annual performance of the Head of Internal Audit, and held a private meeting with the Head of Internal Audit
                 without the presence of management in order to independently discuss matters that had arisen.
               7.  Anti-Bribery and Corruption: The Committee reviewed the company’s compliance with the Anti-Corruption Policy
                 which is aligned with the guidelines of the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). In addition,
                 the Committee encouraged the Company to participate in various activities of the Thailand’s Private Sector
                 Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption.

                 The Committee emphasized that the giving or receiving of gifts must be transparently performed with care by
                 considering the necessity. In addition, recipient identity, and clear and complete evidence should be required
                 when providing charitable contributions and sponsorships.

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                 8   Corporate Governance   The Committee reviewed the Company’s governance practices by applying the
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                 principles stipulated in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Corporate Governance Code, along with
                 other best  practice guidelines such  as  the  Stock  Exchange of  Thailand’ s Principles of  Good Corporate
                 Governance for Listed Companies, the Thai Institute of Directors’ Corporate Governance Criteria, and the ASEAN
                 Corporate Governance Scorecard. The Committee also reviewed the Company’s compliance with its Corporate
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                 Governance Policy   For the year 2022, the Company was rated “Excellent” in good corporate governance, for
                 the 10th consecutive year (2013 - 2022) from the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD).

               9   Whistle-blowing   The Committee reviewed the whistle-blowing reports covering all the companies in the group
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                 and monitored the progress update on issues raised through various channels, which included details of
                 investigations and corrective actions that were taken on a quarterly basis.
                 In conclusion, the Audit and Risk Committee had carried out its duties in accordance with the defined charter
                 completely and effectively. The Committee believes that the Company’s financial statements were presented
                 fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards. Moreover, all disclosures
                 of information were adequate and reliable, while all connected transactions were reasonable and beneficial to
                 the Company. The Company’s risk management systems and internal control are both adequate and effective.

                 Furthermore, the Company had complied with all related laws, regulations and good corporate governance
                 principles without material flaw throughout the year.








                                                                              ( Dr.Porametee   Vimolsiri )
                                                                   Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee

                                                                   On behalf of the Audit and Risk Committee
                                                                        11 January 2023



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