Short facts about the military of Thailand

Military branches:

Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy (includes Royal Thai Marine Corps), Royal Thai Air Force, Paramilitary Forces

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  17,717,268 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  10,646,818 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  567,659 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$1.775 billion (FY00)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.4% (FY00)

Source: World Factbook