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Thai govt to boost food supply in flood-braced Bangkok

The Thai government said Sunday it would set up a distribution centre in Bangkok to help replenish empty supermarket shelves as residents readied for floods that have so far largely spared the capital.

A man walks through floodwater in Bang Bua Thong on the outskirts of Bangkok. The Thai government said Sunday it would set up a distribution centre in Bangkok to help replenish empty supermarket shelves as residents readied for floods that have so far largely spared the capital.

Deputy Prime Minister Kittirat Na-Ranong said making essential supplies available in one central place would allow stores whose supply chains have been interrupted to quickly stock up "as many items are missing from the shelves."

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    Discussion 1 : 22/10/2011 at 05:55 PM1

    YS should stop making absurd statements that will bounce back on her : '"The government will oversee the distribution of all consumer goods and ensure that they are sufficient and available for everyone."

    More honesty would be good e.g. 'The overall flood situation would continue for "four to six weeks", she added.'

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