Navy comparison: North Korea vs Thailand
Overview
North Korea operates a fleet of 385 ships compared to 302 for Thailand. Of these, 385 and 301 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 1 submarines, 2 vs 7 frigates, 123 vs 5 corvettes, 0 vs 14 amphibious ships, 187 vs 250 patrol boats, 0 vs 5 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs Thailand).
North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Navy.
Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 385 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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North Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 123 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| 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, North Korea or Thailand?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Thailand's 302 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Thailand?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Thailand's 1.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Thailand?
Thailand operates 7 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.