Flash floods force 8 banks to temporarily close over 200 branches in Bangkok, surrounding provinces and the East

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Following heavy rain and widespread flooding in many areas of Bangkok, its surrounding provinces and provinces in the East, several financial institutions announced the temporary closure of more than 200 branches on 28 September 2026, while also adjusting the opening and closing hours of some branches. Krungthai Bank temporarily closed the most branches, 105 in total, comprising 74 closed due to flood impact and 31 closed for a special public holiday. Kasikornbank closed 57 branches, Siam Commercial Bank closed 37, Bank of Ayudhya closed 26, TTB closed 16, UOB closed 15, Land and Houses Bank closed 4, TISCO Bank and Thai Credit Bank closed 3 branches each, and CIMB Thai Bank closed 1 branch. Each bank has advised customers to use nearby branches or the bank's digital channels instead.

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Bank of Ayudhya PCL
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Bank of Ayudhya temporarily closed 26 branches due to flash floods, disrupting operations.

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Off-coverage companies 2

CIMB Thai Bank Public Company LimitedPrivate▼ Negative
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CIMB Thai Bank temporarily closed 1 branch due to flooding.

UOB Asset Management (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Private± Mixed
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