GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Navy comparison: Flag of Myanmar Myanmar vs Flag of Thailand Thailand

Myanmar operates 162 warships compared to 277 for Thailand. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 240 and 305.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Myanmar MyanmarWorld #32 14.1
SEAS Index / 100

Thailand leads on 5 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Thailand ThailandWorld #31 15.1
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 6 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 3 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 5
  • 1 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 105 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 255
  • 2 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 41 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 30 Support shipsnot scored 19
  • 6 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 41 Other shipsnot scored 9
Myanmar 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
Myanmar Thailand Ratio
Official name Myanmar Navy Royal Thai Navy
Total ships 240 305 🇹🇭 1.3×
Active ships 239 305 🇹🇭 1.3×
On order / planned 2 1 🇲🇲 2.0×
Submarines 2 0 🇲🇲
Principal surface combatants 6 7 🇹🇭 1.2×
Aircraft carriers 0 1 🇹🇭
Amphibious ships 1 4 🇹🇭 4.0×
Show full breakdown · 5 more rowsHide the 5 extra rows
Corvettes 3 5 🇹🇭 1.7×
Patrol boats 105 255 🇹🇭 2.4×
Mine warfare 2 5 🇹🇭 2.5×
Coastal boats 41 0 🇲🇲
Auxiliaries 77 28 🇲🇲 2.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇲🇲 MyanmarKilo-class ×1Type 053H1-class ×2Makassar-class ×1
🇹🇭 ThailandChakri Narubet-class ×1Type 053H2-class ×4Endurance-class ×1
Explore this matchup
Go deeper · same matchup, other lenses
Military strength Air forces Armies Ranks & insignia
Change opponent
Myanmar vsBangladeshSingaporeUnited Arab EmiratesIraqIran
Thailand vsSingaporeBangladeshUnited Arab EmiratesIraqIran

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Myanmar or Thailand?
Thailand has a larger navy with 277 warships in service compared to Myanmar's 162.
Which navy has more submarines, Myanmar or Thailand?
Myanmar operates more submarines with 2 compared to Thailand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Myanmar or Thailand?
Thailand has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Myanmar or Thailand?
Thailand operates 7 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the Myanmar and Thailand navies compare in size?
Thailand's navy is 1.7 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total ships (277 vs 162).