🇹🇭 Thailand
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$7.7B
Rank #33 globally
% of GDP
1.3%
Rank #32 globally
Active Personnel
360,850
GDP
$574B
Thailand Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Thailand allocated $7.7B to defense, representing 1.3% of its $574 billion GDP. This places Thailand at rank #33 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #32 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Thailand maintains an active military force of 360,850 personnel. Defense expenditure covers a range of capabilities including personnel costs, equipment procurement, research and development, and operational readiness across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.
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