436 bank branches of thailand are now closed

Thirteen commercial banks and a financial firm reported that they had now temporarily closed a total of 436 branches in flood-hit provinces, the Bank of Thailand reported on Tuesday.

Of the total, 155 outlets are in Pathum Thani, 146 in Bangkok, 69 in Nonthaburi, 35 in Auttthaya, 19 in Nakhon Pathom, 10 in Nakhon Sawan,and 2 in Chai Nat,  the central bank said.

Services at 4,338 ATMs operated by the banks were also halted.

Of the total, 1,431 are in Pathum Thani, 1,213 in Bangkok, 734 in Nonthaburi, 663 in Ayutthaya, 56 in Nakhon Sawan, 49 in Samut Prakan and the remainder scattered through other flooded towns.

The central bank on Wednesday, Oct 26, reported the banks had  closed   295 branches.