BE 2543 = 2000 CE
People born in BE 2543 (2000) turn 26 in 2026 (25 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong), element Earth, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2543 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 219
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1362
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1922
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 2000
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2007 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2013 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2013 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2016 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2016 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2019 |
| Starts university | August 2019 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2023 |
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 2007 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2015 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2018 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2020 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2021 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2060 |
Other years of the Dragon
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2543 (2000)?
In 2026 they turn 26 on their birthday; before it they are 25.
What year is BE 2543 in the Western calendar?
BE 2543 is 2000 CE (2543 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2000?
2000 is the year of the Dragon (Pi Marong). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 0): Metal.
Which generation is 2000?
People born in 2000 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 2000 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2018; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2020.
When does someone born in 2000 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2007 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2013, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2019.