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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Thailand Thailand

Thailand's 277 warships outnumber Bangladesh's 65 (4.3:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 105 and 305.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 13.9
SEAS Index / 100

Thailand leads on 4 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Thailand ThailandWorld #31 14.9
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 5
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 255
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 19
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 9
Bangladesh Thailand Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · 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 105 305 🇹🇭 2.9×
Active ships 105 305 🇹🇭 2.9×
On order / planned 6 1 🇧🇩 6.0×
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 15 255 🇹🇭 17×
Mine warfare 5 5 —
Coastal boats 30 0 🇧🇩
Auxiliaries 40 28 🇧🇩 1.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇹🇭 ThailandChakri Narubet-class ×1Type 053H2-class ×4Endurance-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Thailand?
Thailand has a larger navy with 277 warships in service compared to Bangladesh's 65.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Thailand?
Bangladesh operates more submarines with 2 compared to Thailand's 0.
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?
Bangladesh and Thailand both operate 7 frigates.
How do the Bangladesh and Thailand navies compare in size?
Thailand's navy is 4.3 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (277 vs 65).