PS - Asia Smiley Moments

• The dog on the platform at Nang Kong that had been fast asleep for 2 hours. When the National Anthem came across the tannoy at six o'clock prompt, he stood to attention like everyone else, howled loudly all the way through it, then left.


• The monk waiting for a bus at Vientiene, resplendent in saffron robes and designer sunglasses, enjoying a fag. His pleasure was interrupted when his mobile started to play Auld Lang Syne.


• The Thai tourguide in Chiang Mai. When he opened his mouth to speak, out came the broadest Cockney accent we've heard since Frank Butcher left Eastenders. He'd never lived in London, but I'm nominating him for Pearly King when I get home. Marc reckons he's watched The Italian Job one too many times.