BE 2485 = 1942 CE
People born in BE 2485 (1942) turn 84 in 2026 (83 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia), element Fire, and belong to Silent Generation.
BE 2485 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 161
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1304
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1864
- Reign
- Rama 8
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Silent Generation
School years for people born in 1942
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1949 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1955 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1955 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1958 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1958 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1961 |
| Starts university | August 1961 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1965 |
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 1949 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1957 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1960 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1962 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1963 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2002 |
Other years of the Horse
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2485 (1942)?
In 2026 they turn 84 on their birthday; before it they are 83.
What year is BE 2485 in the Western calendar?
BE 2485 is 1942 CE (2485 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1942?
1942 is the year of the Horse (Pi Mamia). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 2): Water.
Which generation is 1942?
People born in 1942 belong to Silent Generation (born 1928–1945).
When does someone born in 1942 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1960; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1962.
When does someone born in 1942 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1949 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1955, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1961.