Inter-Asia Flight

Having self terminated my flight in Hong Kong rather than deal with an odd layover before traveling onto Phuket I’m now left with the added challenge of getting from Hong Kong to Bangkok.  There are plenty of carriers that make the flight and I only need a one way fare for two.  I could purchase a fare but why would I if an option exists to use points?  I was stuck on how to proceed.  Enter co-worker points traveler extradinaire.