BE 2483 = 1940 CE
People born in BE 2483 (1940) turn 86 in 2026 (85 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong), element Earth, and belong to Silent Generation.
BE 2483 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 159
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1302
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1862
- Reign
- Rama 8
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Silent Generation
BE 2483 was the shortest Thai year: it ran from April 1 to December 31, 1940, because from BE 2484 the new year moved to January 1. January–March 1940 was written as BE 2482 at the time.
School years for people born in 1940
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1947 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1953 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1953 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1956 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1956 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1959 |
| Starts university | August 1959 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1963 |
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 1947 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1955 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1958 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1960 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1961 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2000 |
Other years of the Dragon
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2483 (1940)?
In 2026 they turn 86 on their birthday; before it they are 85.
What year is BE 2483 in the Western calendar?
BE 2483 is 1940 CE (2483 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1940?
1940 is the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 0): Metal.
Which generation is 1940?
People born in 1940 belong to Silent Generation (born 1928–1945).
When does someone born in 1940 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1958; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1960.
When does someone born in 1940 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1947 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1953, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1959.