True. I'm also a member of Cathay Pacific's, along with quite a few other clubs. I flew Cathay 3 times last year on "Deal of the Month" specials. No FF mileage, but a nice cheap ticket. WildOne, I checked your dates, and true - no cheap options right now. Your dates must be "return to school" time, or locals visiting relatives? Anyway, try to hold out until the first week of July. I flew Cathay to BKK from JFK last August on a special. Don't remember what I paid, but Bangkok hasn't been on sale recently. It may be due soon. Go to their USA web page, not the Hong Kong one, and check it daily:
http://www.cathay-usa.com/sitedefault.asp
Right now, Bali's on sale. Let that pass & see what happens. Other than paying better than $1800 or more on another airline right now, you've got nothing to lose at this point.