I have mixed Feelings about asking for Advice . I have a Thai Wife to help me with Advice . I try and be specific when I ask for advice -It helps me to get a better answer . I find most people are kind and helpful in their advice . There are afew A,,,,,,,s ... But most of the people on any forum are kind .
They are located down the road from me in Kent .Ball park cost of a Pod ? I understand a bit about Tariffs because my wife worked for a shipping company for many years .I think I agree with a lot of the comments written about bringing stuff to Thailand .
I have had one delay /missed connection in 10 years with Quatar airlines in Doha - You are scare mongering I think.International air travel is very easy ( But like Life not perfect)
I think I see why you want to go that way My experience of going to Thailand for 10 years is that Netflights are good -They were owned by Thomas Cook /Now a Dubai invest company . I have found the company pretty good , Hence returning to them with my custom .So there are good alternative choices out there .