CheshireTom

Tommy Gemmel's size 10s being put to good use again! An incredible achievement ... all of the team were born within 30 miles of each other.

... or, the alternative view, ...

13-15 Apr is Songkran, 16 Apr is an additional Public Holiday because the 13th is on a Sunday. The actual holiday period for the Thais will start on the afternoon of Fri 11th. The celebrations (if that's what they can be called) in Pattaya go on to the 19th.

Was he the goalie? They appear to be quite a talented family.

Hang on! Who's the Ralph character then?

Quite. Who would have thought that your goalkeeper would go on to become the World F1 Champion.

Not at all ... I have fond memories of the 1970 WC qualifiers when Germany played Scotland in Hamburg and Helmut Haller displayed all the admirable qualities that are still evident in some Germans to this day. It still makes me chuckle ... Only banter ...

Office Depot is now called Office Mate.

G, The Grace Hotel is in Bangkok. Well beyond your area of expertise.

I can't envisage any circumstances that's going to bring that situation about any time soon. They're meant to be joining the AEC in less than 12 months time and the government is totally impotent (and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future). The other main players (Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia) must be laughing (or crying).

You must look like a cross between Darth Vader and a dalek.

Do you wear a helmet while you are riding your scooter thingy?

Booked BKK-EDI-BKK Biz class at 93,940 Baht incl. 777-300ER BKK-DOH-BKK and 787 DOH-EDI-DOH. Connections 2.30 out and 1.30 on the way back. Well worth the wait IMHO ...

Funnily enough, I was speaking to some Thai friends about this last week - I had heard about it last winter but it seemed to have died out. Glad to see she's made the grade.

Any idea whether there will be a separate Premium Terminal at the new airport?

Thanks, Sam. Ex BKK is still stuck on 112k Baht to EDI .... the optimum time for me to book my hotels is during the first two weeks in March, so I have a bit of time yet. Etihad and Emirates are showing up at around 100k to GLA around the same time I want to go so I hope Qatar come down. I saw on the offer that it's under 2 grand business class from Edinburgh ... that's pretty decent for the guys in that part of the world.

It seems they're offloading him to Hull. From Sky: Transfer news: Hull City agree Nikica Jelavic fee with Everton ... Last Updated: 10/01/14 11:38pm Nikica Jelavic: Everton striker to hold talks with Hull City after fee agreed Hull have confirmed that they have agreed a fee with Premier League rivals Everton for striker Nikica Jelavic. Everton have given the Tigers permission to open talks with the Croatia international over a possible move to the KC Stadium. The 28-year-old, who moved to Goodison Park from Rangers in a £5.5m deal two years ago, has struggled to

For space and layout, I think only Singapore's 777s are better than this (but a tad more expensive). As for Qatar, I believe their A380s will have the same biz class seats as their Dreamliners ... so it may be more advantageous to bank the miles for the future.

IMHO, their biz class is probably the best 'value for money' product bar none. Economy is in a 2-4-2 configuration with a 34" seat pitch - that's as good as you'll get anywhere. Details of their services are here ... and Skytrax reviews are here (very few reviews of their long-haul services). Personally, if I had to go through LHR, I'd probably go with Oman in biz at the price. If I was going economy and Qatar was within 50 quid or so, I'd go with them just for the mileage accumulation. Unfortunately, I'm heading to Edinburgh for my next trip so it looks like Qatar via Doha or EVA/KLM

LOL. As I told MadMick, if you want to dish it out, don't start bleating if you get a response.

Oman Air has a bit of a sale on the go at the moment. Good deals both from the UK and from BKK. Under 1700 quid for biz class from LHR, and around 82k Baht if starting the trip in BKK. For their biz class - it's a bargain.

If you're so concerned about my editing, take a screenshot. Or is that beyond you? Don't blame others for your own shortcomings. You need to get to grips with the quote function then. As it is, I know just the guy who may be able to help you. FFS, another one that's concerned about my choice of shirts. So much for your disinterest - that didn't last long. Too funny!

Unlike your good self.

They don't have the rights for the World Cup. They'll have to do a deal with RS Sport to show the games.

It's nice to know you care. I apologise if, unlike yourself, I haven't always been a nasty horrible wanker. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and all that.