“Just say you are seeing a friend off and showing the women with you around the airport. Don’t try to speak Thai, and speak as unintelligible English as possible, then one of the women with you will take over. Andy, can you make sure Trevor knows about the departure queue, I forgot to tell him”.
“Sure. I hope my Lek is as good-looking as yours”.
“Beou did her best, I’m sure, but your daughters are stunners – just remember to keep your hands off them. Especially you, Barry, because Apple will be watching very closely, I’m sure, and we don’t want any punch-ups, do we?
“So, you are all Craigs. Married to Leks, with Sooms as daughters and Shells as granddaughters. Please use the names regularly. See you all at the check-in desk.
“OK, Lek, we’re ready”.
She nodded at Noi, who started diall
