Military expenditures:
1.33% of GDP
(2018)
1.37% of GDP
(2017)
1.44% of GDP
(2016)
1.43% of GDP
(2015)
1.41% of GDP
(2014)
country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data):
91
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Military forces:
Royal Thai Armed Forces (Kongthap Thai, RTARF): Royal Thai Army (Kongthap Bok Thai, RTA, includes paramilitary Thai Rangers (Thahan Phrahan)), Royal Thai Navy (Kongthap Ruea Thai, RTN, includes Royal Thai Marine Corps), Royal Thai Air Force (Kongthap Akaat Thai, RTAF); Interior Ministry paramilitary forces: Volunteer Defense Corps
(2018)
Military service age and obligation:
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)
