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Navy comparison: Flag of Singapore Singapore vs Flag of Thailand Thailand

Thailand's 273 warships outnumber Singapore's 52 (5.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 55 and 298.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Singapore SingaporeWorld #22 18.8
SEAS Index / 100

Singapore leads on 5 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Thailand ThailandWorld #31 14.7
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 1
  • 4 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 6 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 4 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 252
  • 5 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 9
Singapore 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
Singapore Thailand Ratio
Official name Republic of Singapore Navy Royal Thai Navy
Total ships 55 298 🇹🇭 5.4×
Active ships 55 298 🇹🇭 5.4×
On order / planned 14 1 🇸🇬 14×
Submarines 4 0 🇸🇬
Principal surface combatants 6 7 🇹🇭 1.2×
Aircraft carriers 0 1 🇹🇭
Amphibious ships 4 4 —
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Corvettes 6 4 🇸🇬 1.5×
Patrol boats 23 252 🇹🇭 11×
Mine warfare 4 5 🇹🇭 1.2×
Auxiliaries 3 25 🇹🇭 8.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇸🇬 SingaporeInvincible-class ×2Formidable-class ×6Victory-class ×6
🇹🇭 ThailandChakri Narubet-class ×1Type 053H2-class ×4Endurance-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Singapore or Thailand?
Thailand has a larger navy with 273 warships in service compared to Singapore's 52.
Which navy has more submarines, Singapore or Thailand?
Singapore operates more submarines with 4 compared to Thailand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Singapore or Thailand?
Thailand has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Singapore's 0.
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 5.2 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (273 vs 52).