BE 2559 = 2016 CE
People born in BE 2559 (2016) turn 10 in 2026 (9 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Monkey (Pi Wok), element Metal, and belong to Gen Alpha.
BE 2559 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 235
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1378
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1938
- Reign
- Rama 9, Rama 10
- Element
- Metal
- Generation
- Gen Alpha
School years for people born in 2016
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2023 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2029 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2029 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2032 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2032 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2035 |
| Starts university | August 2035 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2039 |
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 2023 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2031 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2034 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2036 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2037 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2076 |
Other years of the Monkey
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2559 (2016)?
In 2026 they turn 10 on their birthday; before it they are 9.
What year is BE 2559 in the Western calendar?
BE 2559 is 2016 CE (2559 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2016?
2016 is the year of the Monkey (Pi Wok). Element of the animal: Metal; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 6): Fire.
Which generation is 2016?
People born in 2016 belong to Gen Alpha (born 2013–2024).
When does someone born in 2016 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2034; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2036.
When does someone born in 2016 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2023 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2029, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2035.