BE 2490 = 1947 CE
People born in BE 2490 (1947) turn 79 in 2026 (78 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Pig (Pi Kun), element Water, and belong to Baby Boomer.
BE 2490 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 166
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1309
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1869
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Water
- Generation
- Baby Boomer
School years for people born in 1947
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1954 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1960 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1960 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1963 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1963 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1966 |
| Starts university | August 1966 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1970 |
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 1954 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1962 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1965 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1967 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1968 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2007 |
Other years of the Pig
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2490 (1947)?
In 2026 they turn 79 on their birthday; before it they are 78.
What year is BE 2490 in the Western calendar?
BE 2490 is 1947 CE (2490 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1947?
1947 is the year of the Pig (Pi Kun). Element of the animal: Water; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 7): Fire.
Which generation is 1947?
People born in 1947 belong to Baby Boomer (born 1946–1964).
When does someone born in 1947 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1965; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1967.
When does someone born in 1947 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1954 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1960, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1966.