BE 2473 = 1930 CE
People born in BE 2473 (1930) turn 96 in 2026 (95 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia), element Fire, and belong to Silent Generation.
BE 2473 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 149
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1292
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1852
- Reign
- Rama 7
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Silent Generation
At that time the Thai year began on April 1: under the old count BE 2473 ran from April 1, 1930 to March 31, 1931, so documents dated January–March 1930 show BE 2472. This site uses the modern count (CE + 543).
School years for people born in 1930
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1937 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1943 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1943 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1946 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1946 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1949 |
| Starts university | August 1949 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1953 |
Thai public school rule (Prathom 1 in the year a child turns 7), no repeated or skipped years. See the school year calculator.
When they turn 18 and 20
| Age | What it allows | When |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Thai ID card | birthday in 1937 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1945 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1948 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1950 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1951 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 1990 |
Other years of the Horse
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2473 (1930)?
In 2026 they turn 96 on their birthday; before it they are 95.
What year is BE 2473 in the Western calendar?
BE 2473 is 1930 CE (2473 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1930?
1930 is the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 0): Metal.
Which generation is 1930?
People born in 1930 belong to Silent Generation (born 1928–1945).
When does someone born in 1930 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1948; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1950.
When does someone born in 1930 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1937 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1943, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1949.