BE 2561 = 2018 CE
People born in BE 2561 (2018) turn 8 in 2026 (7 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Dog (Pi Cho), element Earth, and belong to Gen Alpha.
BE 2561 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 237
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1380
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1940
- Reign
- Rama 10
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen Alpha
School years for people born in 2018
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2025 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2031 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2031 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2034 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2034 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2037 |
| Starts university | August 2037 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2041 |
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 2025 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2033 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2036 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2038 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2039 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2078 |
Other years of the Dog
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2561 (2018)?
In 2026 they turn 8 on their birthday; before it they are 7.
What year is BE 2561 in the Western calendar?
BE 2561 is 2018 CE (2561 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2018?
2018 is the year of the Dog (Pi Cho). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 8): Earth.
Which generation is 2018?
People born in 2018 belong to Gen Alpha (born 2013–2024).
When does someone born in 2018 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2036; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2038.
When does someone born in 2018 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2025 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2031, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2037.