BE 2523 = 1980 CE
People born in BE 2523 (1980) turn 46 in 2026 (45 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Monkey (Pi Wok), element Metal, and belong to Gen X.
BE 2523 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 199
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1342
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1902
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Metal
- Generation
- Gen X
School years for people born in 1980
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1987 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1993 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1993 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1996 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1996 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1999 |
| Starts university | August 1999 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2003 |
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 1987 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1995 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1998 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2000 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 2001 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2040 |
Other years of the Monkey
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2523 (1980)?
In 2026 they turn 46 on their birthday; before it they are 45.
What year is BE 2523 in the Western calendar?
BE 2523 is 1980 CE (2523 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1980?
1980 is the year of the Monkey (Pi Wok). Element of the animal: Metal; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 0): Metal.
Which generation is 1980?
People born in 1980 belong to Gen X (born 1965–1980).
When does someone born in 1980 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1998; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2000.
When does someone born in 1980 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1987 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1993, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1999.