WOW--we did zeds to SIN but didn't have any typhoon to deal with. LAX/NRT in EC is too long for me! Glad it worked for you. Loved doing a cooking class--ours was at a house of US Army vet, Thai wife. He did the teaching after our market visit. I'm sure yours was more comfy--ours was outdoors and HOT! Tell me about BKK. MBK is overwhelming to me!