Money maverick

Re: “Air force eyes B13.8bn jet deal, (BP, 12) and “Navy chief will drop his submarine fund request”, (BP, Jan 7).

Navy chief Adm Somprasong Nilsamai is to be applauded for his decision not to ask for further funding for Yuan-class S26T submarines in the coming year because of the financial pressures on the economy caused by the Covid pandemic.

It is a pity air force chief, ACM Napadej Dhuppatemiya cannot show the same restraint, with his eyes still set on 13.8 billion baht’s worth of jets.

Or does he see the navy’s move as the opportunity to advance the air force’s aspirations for more toys for the boys?

DAVID BROWN