Navy comparison: 
Bangladesh vs 
Thailand
Thailand's 308-ship navy outnumbers Bangladesh's 97 vessels (3.2:1 advantage). Of these, 92 and 307 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BangladeshWorld #34
21.2
SEAS Index / 100
Thailand leads overall, ahead on 3 of 8 categories
ThailandWorld #15
32.1
Bangladesh
Thailand
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bangladesh | Thailand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bangladesh Navy | Royal Thai Navy | |
| Total ships | 97 | 308 | 🇹🇭 3.2× |
| Active ships | 92 | 307 | 🇹🇭 3.3× |
| On order / planned | 3 | 1 | 🇧🇩 3.0× |
| Submarines | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇩 |
| Principal surface combatants | 7 | 7 | — |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | 1 | 🇹🇭 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 4 | 🇹🇭 |
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| Corvettes | 6 | 5 | 🇧🇩 1.2× |
| Patrol boats | 20 | 257 | 🇹🇭 13× |
| Mine warfare | 5 | 5 | — |
| Coastal boats | 12 | 0 | 🇧🇩 |
| Auxiliaries | 40 | 28 | 🇧🇩 1.4× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Thailand?
Thailand has a larger navy with 308 ships compared to Bangladesh's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Thailand?
Bangladesh operates more submarines with 2 compared to Thailand's 1.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Bangladesh or Thailand?
Thailand has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Thailand?
Thailand operates 7 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and Thailand navies compare in size?
Thailand's navy is 3.2 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (308 vs 97).