“When the dust settles, I’m sure the truth will appear. Time will show that we did the right thing to protect Thai territory and the country,” our recently retired ex-Foreign Minister says. Obviously, he knows something we don’t. Cambodia’s secret Weapons of Mass Destruction program, perhaps. Noppadon might have been presented with an unspeakable ultimatum: withdraw claims for Preah Vihear or the ancient temple will open up, James Bond-style, and launch a battery of missiles at Victory Monument.

Dear Mr. KIA, I have been trying to clear out my closet to make some space for the new autumn-winter collections. Thing is my flat is tiny and and I can’t find anywhere else to store my old clothes. I care for those outfits too much to just toss them in the trash. Do you know anywhere I can donate the them to someone that would cherish them as much as I do? Label Queen