Measure
Snapshot
Thailand
Ranked 10 of 26 for comprehensive power, with an overall score of 18.7 out of 100.
Lost 0.4 points (−2% change) in overall score in 2023.
Lost 0.4 points (−2% change) in overall score in 2023.
Thailand is a middle power in Asia.
The country’s overall score declined by 0.4 points over the past year.
Thailand’s strongest measure is economic relationships, where it places seventh, the result of its integration into regional supply chains and strong investment relationships with Asia Power Index countries.
Thailand’s lowest rankings are for military capability and future resources, in which it places 14th for both measures.
Thailand improved most on the future resources and diplomatic influence measures, rising one place for both. By contrast, in cultural influence, traditionally Thailand’s strongest measure, the country dropped two places to eighth, due to declining tourism during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thailand exerts more influence in the region than expected given its available resources, as indicated by the country’s positive power gap score, which improved in 2022.
Read more analysis in the Key Findings report. Explore further results in the Scores section.
Bilateral trade, current dollars (2020)
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A country’s weighted average across eight measures of power
Economic size and attributes with the most geopolitical relevance
Conventional military strength
Capacity to deter real or potential threats to state stability
Projected distribution of future economic, military and demographic resources
The capacity to exercise influence and leverage through economic interdependencies
Defence partnerships that act as force multipliers of military capability
The extent and standing of a state’s foreign relations
Ability to shape international public opinion through cultural appeal and interaction