Originally Posted by
conman718
Thanks for the info. I will check bags through to BKK, ask for my PEK - BKK boarding pass @ JFK and run like hell. I guess I'll deal with a bad hotel. I've seen worse, I'm sure.
Why not spare yourself the stress and simply spend the night here in a decent hotel? Beijing is a really cool city, and most passport holders can stay visa free for up to 24 hours.