BE 2531 = 1988 CE
People born in BE 2531 (1988) turn 38 in 2026 (37 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong), element Earth, and belong to Gen Y (Millennials).
BE 2531 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 207
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1350
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1910
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen Y (Millennials)
School years for people born in 1988
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1995 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2001 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2001 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2004 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2004 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2007 |
| Starts university | August 2007 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2011 |
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 1995 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2003 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2006 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2008 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 2009 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2048 |
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 2531 (1988)?
In 2026 they turn 38 on their birthday; before it they are 37.
What year is BE 2531 in the Western calendar?
BE 2531 is 1988 CE (2531 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1988?
1988 is the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 8): Earth.
Which generation is 1988?
People born in 1988 belong to Gen Y (Millennials) (born 1981–1996).
When does someone born in 1988 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2006; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2008.
When does someone born in 1988 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1995 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2001, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2007.