@Somchai – I said “panic” because some people were rushing around the store seemingly grabbing random items. Others were stocking up on water and rice. I was there later than you and as you can see from my photo some shelves were empty. But, I agree with you that it wasn’t as crazy as “hurricane buying” in America and all the Thai people were very civilized and polite even when they were announcing the closing of the store. About the petrol station, I was out of petrol and passed two stations before I then found one open.

@Narong P – Thanks for your link. Interesting to see. I agree that Foodland is not an expensive supermarket. However, many of my Thai friends say they don’t go there because both Big C and Tesco Lotus often have price cuts and “buy one get one free” offers. This then gives people the impression that Foodland is more expensive. I like it that way as it means there is always an empty checkout there! I love the service at Foodland Srinakarin.

Here can read english information maybe useful for you:
http://www.thaiwebsites.com/consumer-priceguide.asp

Also about the petrol stations, the only one I saw that was closed in the area was the one under renovations. Others had staff and cars at the pumps same as usual.

I think that the word “panic” is a bit too strong in this case.

Thanks,
m^e