Shoppers queue with trolleys full of supplies during a panic coronavirus buying surge in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday (March 15).<br /><br />The country has seen a surge in Covid-19 case in recent days raising fears of a lock down and food shortages. There have been 114 cases and one death since the outbreak began.<br /><br />Foods such as instant noodles, sauces and canned food have disappeared from the shelves in many supermarkets as many shoppers seek to plan for shortages.<br /><br />Thai leader General Prayut Chan-o-cha responded to the panic buying by appealing for calm<br /><br />"We are not at a stage where we need to stockpile food," he said.
