BE 2498 = 1955 CE
People born in BE 2498 (1955) turn 71 in 2026 (70 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Goat (Pi Mamae), element Earth, and belong to Baby Boomer.
BE 2498 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 174
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1317
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1877
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Baby Boomer
School years for people born in 1955
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1962 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1968 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1968 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1971 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1971 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1974 |
| Starts university | August 1974 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1978 |
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 1962 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1970 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1973 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1975 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 1976 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2015 |
Other years of the Goat
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2498 (1955)?
In 2026 they turn 71 on their birthday; before it they are 70.
What year is BE 2498 in the Western calendar?
BE 2498 is 1955 CE (2498 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1955?
1955 is the year of the Goat (Pi Mamae). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 5): Wood.
Which generation is 1955?
People born in 1955 belong to Baby Boomer (born 1946–1964).
When does someone born in 1955 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1973; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1975.
When does someone born in 1955 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1962 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1968, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1974.