30 AUGUST 2003, page 55

Silent Screen

MICHAEL HENDERSON Edinburgh W e only have the sound on for major sporting occasions,' explains David MacKenzie, proprietor of the finest bar in a city not short of outstanding......

Q. I Regularly Enjoy Sunday Lunch At A Premier Hotel

here in Bangkok. The food is exceptional and the Thai service staff friendly and professional. Staff recognise and greet me on arrival with a warm, formal 'Good morning, Mr......

Q. I Am Shortly Going To Spend A Few Days

in the country house of a friend. I know it is common to bring a present to a house-party but, to be frank, my hostess, whom I love dearly, is common. Money is no object and she......

Q. I Have Lived In New Zealand For More Than

30 years. In that time I have become used to most of the language differences between New Zealand and England, such as 'store' meaning 'cooker' and 'muffler' meaning 'silencer'.......