BE 2548 = 2005 CE
People born in BE 2548 (2005) turn 21 in 2026 (20 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rooster (Pi Raka), element Metal, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2548 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 224
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1367
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1927
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Metal
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 2005
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2012 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2018 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2018 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2021 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2021 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2024 |
| Starts university | August 2024 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2028 |
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 2012 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2020 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2023 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2025 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2026 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2065 |
Other years of the Rooster
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2548 (2005)?
In 2026 they turn 21 on their birthday; before it they are 20.
What year is BE 2548 in the Western calendar?
BE 2548 is 2005 CE (2548 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2005?
2005 is the year of the Rooster (Pi Raka). Element of the animal: Metal; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 5): Wood.
Which generation is 2005?
People born in 2005 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 2005 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2023; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2025.
When does someone born in 2005 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2012 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2018, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2024.