Although Chakri Naruebet was intended for patrols and force projection in Thai waters, a lack of funding brought on by the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis meant the carrier has spent most of her career docked at the Sattahip naval base.
Meskipun Chakri Naruebet dimaksudkan untuk patroli dan proyeksi kekuatan di perairan Thailand, kurangnya dana yang dibawa oleh Keuangan Asia 1997 Krisis berarti carrier telah menghabiskan banyak kariernya merapat di Sattahip pangkalan angkatan laut.