BE 2509 = 1966 CE
People born in BE 2509 (1966) turn 60 in 2026 (59 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia), element Fire, and belong to Gen X.
BE 2509 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 185
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1328
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1888
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Gen X
School years for people born in 1966
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1973 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1979 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1979 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1982 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1982 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1985 |
| Starts university | August 1985 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1989 |
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 1973 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1981 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1984 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1986 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1987 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2026 |
Other years of the Horse
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2509 (1966)?
In 2026 they turn 60 on their birthday; before it they are 59.
What year is BE 2509 in the Western calendar?
BE 2509 is 1966 CE (2509 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1966?
1966 is the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 6): Fire.
Which generation is 1966?
People born in 1966 belong to Gen X (born 1965–1980).
When does someone born in 1966 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1984; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1986.
When does someone born in 1966 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1973 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1979, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1985.