Navy comparison: India vs Thailand
Overview
India operates a fleet of 297 ships compared to 302 for Thailand. Of these, 297 and 301 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 1 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 15 vs 7 frigates, 21 vs 5 corvettes, 16 vs 14 amphibious ships, 136 vs 250 patrol boats, 0 vs 5 mine warfare ships (India vs Thailand).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Royal Thai Navy 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Navy |
| Total ships | 302 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 301 as of 2025 |
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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 19 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 21 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, India or Thailand?
Thailand has a larger navy with 302 ships compared to India's 297 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Thailand?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Thailand's 1.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Thailand?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Thailand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Thailand?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Thailand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Thailand?
India operates 15 frigates compared to Thailand's 7.