BE 2555 = 2012 CE
People born in BE 2555 (2012) turn 14 in 2026 (13 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong), element Earth, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2555 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 231
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1374
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1934
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 2012
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2019 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2025 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2025 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2028 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2028 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2031 |
| Starts university | August 2031 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2035 |
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 2019 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2027 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2030 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2032 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2033 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2072 |
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 2555 (2012)?
In 2026 they turn 14 on their birthday; before it they are 13.
What year is BE 2555 in the Western calendar?
BE 2555 is 2012 CE (2555 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2012?
2012 is the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 2): Water.
Which generation is 2012?
People born in 2012 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 2012 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2030; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2032.
When does someone born in 2012 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2019 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2025, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2031.