Prices shoot up

The price of essential goods has nearly doubled while some products are in short supply in the wake of massive flooding in Bangkok and nearby areas.

A survey in Samut Prakan, near the capital, found bottled water was now Bt95-100 per unit, up from Bt50, while a pack of 24 chicken eggs has gone up to Bt150-180 from Bt110. There was also short supply of rice at several outlets, while the quality of tap water in parts of Samut Prakan has dropped.