BE 2471 = 1928 CE
People born in BE 2471 (1928) turn 98 in 2026 (97 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong), element Earth, and belong to Silent Generation.
BE 2471 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 147
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1290
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1850
- Reign
- Rama VII
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Silent Generation
At that time the Thai year began on April 1: under the old count BE 2471 ran from April 1, 1928 to March 31, 1929, so documents dated January–March 1928 show BE 2470. This site uses the modern count (CE + 543).
School years for people born in 1928
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1935 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1941 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1941 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1944 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1944 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1947 |
| Starts university | August 1947 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1951 |
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 1935 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1943 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1946 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1948 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 1949 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 1988 |
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 2471 (1928)?
In 2026 they turn 98 on their birthday; before it they are 97.
What year is BE 2471 in the Western calendar?
BE 2471 is 1928 CE (2471 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1928?
1928 is the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 8): Earth.
Which generation is 1928?
People born in 1928 belong to Silent Generation (born 1928–1945).
When does someone born in 1928 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1946; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1948.
When does someone born in 1928 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1935 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1941, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1947.