BE 2516 = 1973 CE
People born in BE 2516 (1973) turn 53 in 2026 (52 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Ox (Pi Chalu), element Earth, and belong to Gen X.
BE 2516 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 192
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1335
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1895
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen X
School years for people born in 1973
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1980 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1986 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1986 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1989 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1989 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1992 |
| Starts university | August 1992 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1996 |
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 1980 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1988 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1991 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1993 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 1994 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2033 |
Other years of the Ox
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2516 (1973)?
In 2026 they turn 53 on their birthday; before it they are 52.
What year is BE 2516 in the Western calendar?
BE 2516 is 1973 CE (2516 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1973?
1973 is the year of the Ox (Pi Chalu). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 3): Water.
Which generation is 1973?
People born in 1973 belong to Gen X (born 1965–1980).
When does someone born in 1973 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1991; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1993.
When does someone born in 1973 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1980 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1986, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1992.