Fuel is a commodity, same as gold, wheat, or pork bellies. Their daily prices are determined by the commodities markets. Yes, an airline commits to buying fuel months in advance, but they also need to replace what they are using at current (high) market prices. Selling it at below market prices while replacing it at high prices is a good way to go bankrupt.

I just ported my US number from ATT to Tello about a month ago. Mainly it’s used for two factor authentication on various sites, including government. It also comes with a voicemail box which has been useful. No problem so far.

Did you bring them in with original cartons, or how were they packaged?

@Nongnuch *******

last week I did a SWIFT transfer - USA to Bkk Bank direct. It was not coded as an international transfer. I was told that I need to go to the bank where I opened the account and request a letter that states it originated internationally.

@James ***********

please read, I said the situation exists on the left as well. I didn't speak to any other network specifically. Yes, they all have faults.

@James ***********

we have different definitions of “failed”. I would agree on some of your list, not all. Many peoples views and opinions on success or failure are jaded by the media they consume. Fox News started in 1996, during the Clinton years. Since the beginning, they have been a source of conservatively biased opinion masquerading as news, with a healthy dose of lies and disinformation mixed in. Whatever benefits the conservative cause is fair game with them. They now primarily exist as the media arm of the Republican party. There are many people on the right who have listened to their toxic IV drip of faux outrage, night after night, for 25+ years. Few people could withstand being influenced by such “programming”. If you don’t believe me, try listening objectively to any of the Fox primetime talking heads. It’s not news, it’s opinion with a divisive attitude and void of facts. The same exists on the left, but less so. It’s no wonder things are so divided. I’m not sure of the solution, but it’s probably going to be extreme. 

@James ***********

Biden threw occasional barbs at Trump, he did not have a vindictive personality disorder that attacks people with nearly every breath. Trump speeches are filled with negativity, listen sometime. We disagree about Biden's effectiveness, he inherited a mismanaged pandemic, and an economic disaster. The pandemic became a non-issue and the country was in a better place, economically speaking. That has all been undone in the last 2.5 months.

Trump will end up failing the American people. The country will pay for it, financially and reputationally, for decades.

@James ***********

have you listened to any of Trump's speeches or news conferences lately? He consistently blames or disparages Biden and others whenever he gets a chance. According to him, all the bad in the world is Biden's fault, but would have been bigger, better, safer, etc. under him (which is pure, self-promoting conjecture, absolutely no proof). He's like a four year old with the finger pointing and blame game. You really don't see it when it's so blatantly obvious?

When a man has to tear down others and place blame to make themselves look good, as Trump does almost daily, there’s something seriously wrong with their personality and mental state. In my life, I would not accept that attitude from a friend, coworker, or employer. Would you? Why do people accept it in someone who is supposedly a world leader?

Had a very good experience with Thonglor Dental Hospital in Bangkok. Two root canals followed by two crowns a week later. Efficient and capable service, mostly pain free (fitting crowns is always unpleasant), great result.