BE 2563 = 2020 CE
People born in BE 2563 (2020) turn 6 in 2026 (5 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat), element Water, and belong to Gen Alpha.
BE 2563 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 239
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1382
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1942
- Reign
- Rama 10
- Element
- Water
- Generation
- Gen Alpha
School years for people born in 2020
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2027 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2033 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2033 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2036 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2036 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2039 |
| Starts university | August 2039 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2043 |
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 2027 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2035 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2038 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2040 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2041 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2080 |
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 2563 (2020)?
In 2026 they turn 6 on their birthday; before it they are 5.
What year is BE 2563 in the Western calendar?
BE 2563 is 2020 CE (2563 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2020?
2020 is the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat). Element of the animal: Water; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 0): Metal.
Which generation is 2020?
People born in 2020 belong to Gen Alpha (born 2013–2024).
When does someone born in 2020 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2038; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2040.
When does someone born in 2020 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2027 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2033, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2039.