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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)
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