BE 2521 = 1978 CE
People born in BE 2521 (1978) turn 48 in 2026 (47 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia), element Fire, and belong to Gen X.
BE 2521 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 197
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1340
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1900
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Gen X
School years for people born in 1978
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1985 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1991 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1991 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1994 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1994 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1997 |
| Starts university | August 1997 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2001 |
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 1985 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1993 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1996 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1998 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1999 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2038 |
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 2521 (1978)?
In 2026 they turn 48 on their birthday; before it they are 47.
What year is BE 2521 in the Western calendar?
BE 2521 is 1978 CE (2521 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1978?
1978 is the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 8): Earth.
Which generation is 1978?
People born in 1978 belong to Gen X (born 1965–1980).
When does someone born in 1978 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1996; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1998.
When does someone born in 1978 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1985 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1991, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1997.