BE 2551 = 2008 CE
People born in BE 2551 (2008) turn 18 in 2026 (17 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat), element Water, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2551 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 227
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1370
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1930
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Water
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 2008
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2015 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2021 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2021 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2024 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2024 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2027 |
| Starts university | August 2027 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2031 |
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 2015 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2023 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2026 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2028 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2029 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2068 |
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 2551 (2008)?
In 2026 they turn 18 on their birthday; before it they are 17.
What year is BE 2551 in the Western calendar?
BE 2551 is 2008 CE (2551 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2008?
2008 is the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat). Element of the animal: Water; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 8): Earth.
Which generation is 2008?
People born in 2008 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 2008 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2026; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2028.
When does someone born in 2008 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2015 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2021, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2027.