Military of Thailand

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

Related Topics:
Martial art - Lerdrit - Muay Thai

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Military branches:

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

Related Topics:
Royal Thai Army - Royal Thai Navy - Royal Thai Air Force - Paramilitary

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Military manpower - military age:

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18 years of age

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Military manpower - availability:

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males age 15-49:

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17,944,151 (2004 est.)

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Military manpower - fit for military service:

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males age 15-49:

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10,735,354 (2004 est.)

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Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

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males:

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531,511 (2004 est.)

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Military expenditures - dollar figure:

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$1.775 billion (FY00)

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Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

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1.8% (FY2003)

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See also: Thai military rank

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