Originally Posted by
wxguy
As a frequent flier of the ANA codeshare NRT-BKK, I know that the 787-9s are almost always full in all three classes.
Yep. When looking to book US to BKK, inventory is often much tighter on TYO-BKK than US-TYO. There's quite a bit of back and forth in both directions between Japan and Thailand; Thais do not need a visa to enter Japan for stays of less than 15 days.
Originally Posted by
hirohito888
BKK (and Thailand) is still a relatively open, tourist friendly, safe and affordable destination compared to its peers in the region. It attracts a diverse set of visitors, both leisure and business.
Well said. It also has one of the most appealing cultures and some of the best food in the world. Plus numerous leisure and cultural attractions. Note that Bangkok placed four hotels in Forbes latest top 50 list, including #1 (Capella).