The military is still trained in Thailand's native martial art, Lerdrit, the military version of Muay Thai, or Thai boxing.

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: 17,944,151 (2004 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 10,735,354 (2004 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 531,511 (2004 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $1.775 billion (FY00)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 1.8% (FY2003)

See also: Thai military rank

References and Links

• Thailand