608 bank branches closed
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The number of temporarily-closed bank branches drops for the second day, according to Bangk of Thailand, as those in many areas like Nakhon Sawan, Pathum Thani and parts of Bangkok resume services.
A total of 608 branches remained closed as of Nov 10, down by 5 from the previous day. Of total, 331 are located in Bangkok.
The central bank noted that aside from closing some branches, commercial banks have also adjusted the service hours of branches in flooded and nearby areas.
As of Nov 10, 5,579 ATMs were unplugged, down by 17 from the previous day. Though more ATMs in Bangkok are unplugged, many in Ayutthaya, Nakhon Sawan and Pathum Thani are back in service.
