BE 2539 = 1996 CE
People born in BE 2539 (1996) turn 30 in 2026 (29 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat), element Water, and belong to Gen Y (Millennials).
BE 2539 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 215
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1358
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1918
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Water
- Generation
- Gen Y (Millennials)
School years for people born in 1996
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2003 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2009 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2009 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2012 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2012 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2015 |
| Starts university | August 2015 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2019 |
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 2003 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2011 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2014 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2016 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 2017 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2056 |
Other years of the Rat
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2539 (1996)?
In 2026 they turn 30 on their birthday; before it they are 29.
What year is BE 2539 in the Western calendar?
BE 2539 is 1996 CE (2539 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1996?
1996 is the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat). Element of the animal: Water; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 6): Fire.
Which generation is 1996?
People born in 1996 belong to Gen Y (Millennials) (born 1981–1996).
When does someone born in 1996 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2014; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2016.
When does someone born in 1996 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2003 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2009, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2015.