Military expenditures:
1.5% of GDP
(2017)
1.45% of GDP
(2016)
1.44% of GDP
(2015)
1.41% of GDP
(2014)
1.4% of GDP
(2013)
Military branches: Military service age and obligation:
country comparison to the world:
77
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Royal Thai Armed Forces (Kongthap Thai, RTARF): Royal Thai Army (Kongthap Bok Thai, RTA), Royal Thai Navy (Kongthap Ruea Thai, RTN, includes Royal Thai Marine Corps), Royal Thai Air Force (Kongthap Akaat Thai, RTAF)
(2018)
21 years of age for compulsory military service; 18 years of age for voluntary military service; males register at 18 years of age; 2-year conscript service obligation based on lottery
(2018)
