BE 2544 = 2001 CE
People born in BE 2544 (2001) turn 25 in 2026 (24 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng), element Fire, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2544 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 220
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1363
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1923
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 2001
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2008 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2014 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2014 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2017 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2017 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2020 |
| Starts university | August 2020 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2024 |
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 2008 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2016 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2019 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2021 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 2022 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2061 |
Other years of the Snake
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2544 (2001)?
In 2026 they turn 25 on their birthday; before it they are 24.
What year is BE 2544 in the Western calendar?
BE 2544 is 2001 CE (2544 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2001?
2001 is the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 1): Metal.
Which generation is 2001?
People born in 2001 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 2001 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2019; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2021.
When does someone born in 2001 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2008 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2014, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2020.