We have been out and about in Bangkok all day Sunday. What were the chances? Two more unhelpful characters tried to hoodwink us! As we arrived at the Grand Palace two guys told us that it was closed and that they would do us the big favour of taking us elsewhere to see other sights.

But we are two wise experienced travellers and told them to get lost - or at least used words to that effect and proceeded to Grand Palace.

There we signed a book wishing the King a speedy recovery on behalf of the people of Ireland and Scotland.