Navy comparison: China vs Thailand
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Thailand's 302 vessels (3.4x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 301 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 1 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 7 frigates, 50 vs 5 corvettes, 107 vs 14 amphibious ships, 94 vs 250 patrol boats, 58 vs 5 mine warfare ships (China vs Thailand). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Navy.
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 as of 2025 |
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Royal Thai Navy 🇹ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Royal Thai Navy |
| Total ships | 302 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 301 as of 2025 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 58 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 468 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Thai ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 250 | |
| Amphibious ships | 14 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Thailand?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Thailand's 302 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Thailand?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Thailand's 1.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Thailand?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Thailand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Thailand?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Thailand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Thailand?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Thailand's 7.
How do the China and Thailand navies compare in size?
China's navy is 3.4 times larger than Thailand's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 302).