Bangkok Residents Leave as Waters Rise

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Thailand’s capital, Bangkok is bracing for a new surge of water.

The worst flooding in a half century has killed more than 370 people. Its also triggered panic buying.

Host Lisa Mullins speaks with freelance reporter Michael McAuliffe in Bangkok Friday in the broadcast.

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