Thousands of people flee their homes by boat, as Thailand's worst floods in 50 years inundate Ayyutthaya.<br/> More than 300 patients are also being evacuated from a local hospital, as flood waters flow through the city centre.<br/> The Public Health Ministry announced it had temporarily closed the hospital, as water levels reached depths of 2.2 metres.<br/> Ayyuthaya -- Thailand's historic capital, famous for its ancient temple -- is located 100 kilometres north of the modern day capital Bangkok.<br/> Thailand's Department of Prevention and Mitigation said on Sunday that at least 261 people have been killed since the flooding began in mid July.<br/> And there's more to come with the country's weather office saying it expects even more rain over the next three to four days.<br/> Travis Brecher, Reuters
