BE 2500 = 1957 CE
People born in BE 2500 (1957) turn 69 in 2026 (68 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rooster (Pi Raka), element Metal, and belong to Baby Boomer.
BE 2500 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 176
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1319
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1879
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Metal
- Generation
- Baby Boomer
School years for people born in 1957
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1964 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1970 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1970 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1973 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1973 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1976 |
| Starts university | August 1976 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1980 |
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 1964 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1972 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1975 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1977 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1978 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2017 |
Other years of the Rooster
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2500 (1957)?
In 2026 they turn 69 on their birthday; before it they are 68.
What year is BE 2500 in the Western calendar?
BE 2500 is 1957 CE (2500 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1957?
1957 is the year of the Rooster (Pi Raka). Element of the animal: Metal; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 7): Fire.
Which generation is 1957?
People born in 1957 belong to Baby Boomer (born 1946–1964).
When does someone born in 1957 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1975; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1977.
When does someone born in 1957 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1964 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1970, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1976.