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

For surface warfare, Saiburi was equipped with eight C-801 anti-ship missile launchers.

The upgrade includes replacement of old weapons and electronic systems with newer systems, such as new 100 mm/56 Type 79A twin-barreled gun and 37 mm Type 76A twin-barreled remote-controlled guns along with their respective fire control radars and the installation of new C-802A anti-ship missiles.

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

[5] The ship took part in a humanitarian assistance operation in May 2015 by providing food, water, fuel and medical help to the Rohingya and Bengali migrants found adrift on boats in the Andaman Sea to keep them able continuing the journey and prevent them from landing on Thai shores.