BE 2552 = 2009 CE
People born in BE 2552 (2009) turn 17 in 2026 (16 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Ox (Pi Chalu), element Earth, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2552 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 228
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1371
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1931
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 2009
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2016 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2022 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2022 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2025 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2025 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2028 |
| Starts university | August 2028 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2032 |
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 2016 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2024 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2027 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2029 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2030 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2069 |
Other years of the Ox
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2552 (2009)?
In 2026 they turn 17 on their birthday; before it they are 16.
What year is BE 2552 in the Western calendar?
BE 2552 is 2009 CE (2552 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2009?
2009 is the year of the Ox (Pi Chalu). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 9): Earth.
Which generation is 2009?
People born in 2009 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 2009 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2027; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2029.
When does someone born in 2009 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2016 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2022, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2028.