Fly from Rome (FCO) to Shanghai (PVG), from Shanghai (PVG) to Bangkok, Phuket, Tapei, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Hong Kong and return to Frankfurt (FRA) or London Heathrow (LHR). The inward flights are also via Shanghai (PVG). The cheapest destination is Tapei from 429 Euro or £345.

Pretty good deal on China Eastern Airways. Travel dates 20/1 - middle March, you can do a stopover in Shanghai in either direction, fly into Bangkok and home from Phuket or vice versa.

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you are a trove ! Very tempting because FRA is on route. However, such a trip I would only undertake in business class.