Navy comparison: Singapore vs Thailand
Overview
Thailand's 302-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (5.3x advantage). Of these, 49 and 301 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 1 submarines, 6 vs 7 frigates, 12 vs 5 corvettes, 4 vs 14 amphibious ships, 8 vs 250 patrol boats, 8 vs 0 coastal boats, 4 vs 5 mine warfare ships (Singapore vs Thailand).
Singapore's navy is officially the Republic of Singapore Navy, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Navy.
Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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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Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
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, Singapore or Thailand?
Thailand has a larger navy with 302 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Singapore or Thailand?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Thailand's 1.
Which navy has more frigates, Singapore or Thailand?
Thailand operates 7 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Singapore and Thailand navies compare in size?
Thailand's navy is 5.3 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (302 vs 57).