Residents of Bangkok stock up on supplies after Thai authorities warn the centre of the capital could face flooding.
(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) UNIDENTIFIED PIKAEW GROCERY STORE OWNER, PIKAEW:
"Most people bought bread, cup noodles or foods that will make people feel full easily and can be preserved for a long period for storage purposes. And of course, drinking water is the priority."
People are also withdrawing emergency cash.
To prevent supplies running low due to hoarding, the Commerce Ministry announced it would relax import tariffs on food, water, and some consumer goods.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from northern Bangkok after water spilled from swollen canals and rivers, and the city's second largest airport is temporarily closed.
The country's worst flooding in 50 years has killed at least 366 people since mid-July and disrupted the lives of nearly two-and-a-half million.
Nick Rowlands, Reuters.
