Don’t know if this will help, but sometimes tickets are cheaper if bought in Asia. A quick search turned up PNH – BKK one way for $42.50 on AirAsia. (site is airasia.com) and BKK-JFK one way for $449 on AirChina, which generally sucks as an airline. An alternative on Delta or NW is round trip...
I’m at a loss to see how anyone thinks the technology is no where close to being developed. Semi third world Thailand has both LPG and CNG cars and trucks on the road today. Lots of them. Some are dual fuel as Bultacoman mentioned. It’s not just fleet types, although I think all of BKK taxis are...
Not sure if the rules have changed, but in 2005 when I FIREd (at 62) I recieved 75% and my son got 50% of full share. Came to around $1200 for me and $800 for the boy. When he reaches 18 I guess I'll have to have another one to replace the lost income!
Abby