Siam Commercial Bank today assures all that precautionary measures are in place to ensure smooth business activities despite higher water level in Bangkok.

President Kannikar Chalitaporn said in a statement that an IT backup system is in palce while a sandbag wall is ready to protect the headquarter on Ratchayonthin Road. The headquarter is 2.7 metres above road level.

Affected employees are allowed to leave, plus allowances. Shelters are prepared for affected employees and those who need to man the headquarter.

The bank also maintains the policy to keep all branches open, until the water is in critical level, to minimise impacts on clients. Meanwhile, more cash is reserved for the ATM network, which covers over 400 in Bangkok.