Is it worth doing a BKK layover from HND to HKG?
I'm doing a redemption using UA miles and normally I'd fly ANA from Tokyo to Hong Kong but there's no redemption for my preferred date. I could either fly a day later (and pay for the hotel) or fly Thai Airways with a layover in Bangkok on the day I want. I don't mind spending more time in Tokyo but I was wondering what people think about Thai Airways vs. ANA for this route and the lounge options in BKK. The EVA lounge seems awesome but I don't know if it's close to the gates I'll be flying from.
I'll be flying economy class and I have Star Alliance Gold through Asiana and Prioirty Pass Select.