More bank branches closed
A total of 227 bank branches have been closed today, with an increase by 34 from yesterday as floods approach the capital city.
According to Bank of Thailand, 96 branches are located in Pathum Thani and 50 in Nonthaburi, Bangkok's peripheral areas. Compared to the number of closed branches yesterday, the number increased by 16 and 22, respectively.
Good news is the number of closed branches in Ayutthaya dropped by 4 to 51, suggesting the better situation in the province.
The rest are located in Nakhon Sawan (23), Bangkok (5 - all in the outskirts), Chai Nat (1) and Lop Buri (1).
Banks also suspended the service of 2,573 ATM machine: 802 in Bangkok, 657 in Pathum Thani, 571 in Ayutthaya, 281 in Nonthaburi, and 93 in Nakhon Sawan.
Due to floods, the central bank has closed the clearing house in Ayutthaya since Oct 6, but the house is responsible for the clearing of transactions within the province. On Oct 19, the central bank's clearing house in Nakhon Sawan, closed on Oct 10, resumed service on Oct 19.
