🇹🇭 Thailand Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Thailand places #27 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 360,850 active personnel plus 200,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $5.5 billion (2024), about 1.1% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 360,850 | #15 |
| Reserve personnel | 200,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 138,700 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $5.5 billion | #43 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.08% | |
| Population | 71.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 420 | #30 |
| Attack helicopters | 7 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 113 | #26 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 3 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 37 | #25 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.