BE 2472 = 1929 CE
People born in BE 2472 (1929) turn 97 in 2026 (96 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng), element Fire, and belong to Silent Generation.
BE 2472 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 148
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1291
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1851
- Reign
- Rama VII
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Silent Generation
At that time the Thai year began on April 1: under the old count BE 2472 ran from April 1, 1929 to March 31, 1930, so documents dated January–March 1929 show BE 2471. This site uses the modern count (CE + 543).
School years for people born in 1929
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1936 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1942 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1942 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1945 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1945 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1948 |
| Starts university | August 1948 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1952 |
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 1936 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1944 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1947 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1949 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 1950 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 1989 |
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 2472 (1929)?
In 2026 they turn 97 on their birthday; before it they are 96.
What year is BE 2472 in the Western calendar?
BE 2472 is 1929 CE (2472 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1929?
1929 is the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 9): Earth.
Which generation is 1929?
People born in 1929 belong to Silent Generation (born 1928–1945).
When does someone born in 1929 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1947; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1949.
When does someone born in 1929 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1936 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1942, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1948.