The ship has two shafts and powered with four MTU 20V1163 TB83 diesel engines with 29,440 shp (21,950 kW).

For surface warfare, Bangpakong is equipped with eight C-801 anti-ship missile launchers.

[1] In August 2020, Royal Thai Navy planned to modernizes Bangpakong and Chao Phraya to have similar capabilities to a modern offshore patrol vessel.

[4] Upon entering service, Bangpakong and her sisters were frequently used for training and rotated monthly to the Coast Guard.

[4] Bangpakong and Naresuan attended a fleet review off the coast of Qingdao on 23 April 2019 on the occasion of 70th Anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy.