Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Thailand (1990-2016)

Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Thailand (1990-2016)

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Thailand (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
Chart Details
Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Thailand
Published date: 2024
Note: Military personnel data, according to Our World in Data, refers to the total number of individuals actively serving in a country's armed forces, including both regular and reserve forces.
Key Takeaways
Thailand’s military personnel exhibited steady growth, increasing from 283,000 in 1990 to 361,000 by 2013. This expansion aligned with the country’s domestic challenges and regional stability efforts. Key increases in the early 2000s, such as reaching 314,000 in 2003, reflect heightened military involvement in governance and security.

By 2016, Thailand maintained a robust military force of 361,000, underscoring its central role in national stability and regional peacekeeping efforts.

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