The temperature
It's set to be 33C in Bangkok today, which contrasts with a blustery 10C at Heathrow. Thai Airways flies between the two twice daily.
See thaiairways.co.uk
The snowfall
Over 200cm of snow has fallen in Val d'Isère this week; Neilson offers six days of ski lessons there from £405.
Go to neilson.co.uk/valdisere
The exchange rate
The Indian rupee has weakened substantially against sterling. Compared with two years ago you get 20 per cent more, with the rate currently Rs81 to £1
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