Navy comparison: Thailand vs Vietnam
Thailand's 302-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 301 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 9 submarines, 7 vs 9 frigates, 5 vs 16 corvettes, 14 vs 21 amphibious ships, 250 vs 32 patrol boats, 5 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Thailand vs Vietnam). Thailand's navy is officially the Royal Thai Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Royal Thai Navy 🇹ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Royal Thai Navy |
| Total ships | 302 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 301 as of 2025 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand has a larger navy with 302 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Thailand or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Thailand's 1.
Which navy has more frigates, Thailand or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Thailand's 7.
How do the Thailand and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Thailand's navy is 2.7 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (302 vs 112).