BE 2524 = 1981 CE
People born in BE 2524 (1981) turn 45 in 2026 (44 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rooster (Pi Raka), element Metal, and belong to Gen Y (Millennials).
BE 2524 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 200
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1343
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1903
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Metal
- Generation
- Gen Y (Millennials)
School years for people born in 1981
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1988 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1994 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1994 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1997 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1997 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2000 |
| Starts university | August 2000 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2004 |
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 1988 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1996 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1999 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2001 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 2002 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2041 |
Other years of the Rooster
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2524 (1981)?
In 2026 they turn 45 on their birthday; before it they are 44.
What year is BE 2524 in the Western calendar?
BE 2524 is 1981 CE (2524 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1981?
1981 is the year of the Rooster (Pi Raka). Element of the animal: Metal; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 1): Metal.
Which generation is 1981?
People born in 1981 belong to Gen Y (Millennials) (born 1981–1996).
When does someone born in 1981 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1999; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2001.
When does someone born in 1981 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1988 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1994, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2000.