Army comparison: South Korea vs Thailand
South Korea's army fields 13,232 active vehicles — 4.7x Thailand's 2,840. Additionally, South Korea has 3,400 and Thailand has 50 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 1,814 vs 394 tanks, 536 vs 496 infantry fighting vehicles, 3,127 vs 1,050 armored personnel carriers, 2,480 vs 56 self-propelled artillery, 2,800 vs 595 towed artillery, 465 vs 15 rocket launchers (South Korea vs Thailand).
South Korean Army 🇰🇷
| Total vehicles | 13232 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 3400 |
| On order | 720 |
Thai Army 🇹🇭
| Total vehicles | 2840 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 50 |
| On order | 202 |
South Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1814 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 536 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 3127 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2010 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 2480 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2800 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 465 | |
Thai vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 394 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 496 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1050 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 234 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 56 | |
| Towed Artillery | 595 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 15 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, South Korea or Thailand?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Thailand's 2,840 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or Thailand?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to Thailand's 394.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or Thailand?
South Korea has 536 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Thailand's 496.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or Thailand?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to Thailand's 1,050.
Which country has more artillery systems, South Korea or Thailand?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Thailand's 666.
How do the South Korea and Thailand armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 4.7 times larger than Thailand's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 2,840).