However, those of a romantic cast of mind cannot help wondering where the boats go after they drop off the tourists, chugging upriver and out of sight.

BBC: Take the boat out of Bangkok

The number of electors could drop to 115, as two cardinals will turn 80 in March, when their age makes them ineligible to cast a vote.

CNN: February 12, 2013 -- Updated 2035 GMT (0435 HKT)