BE 2493 = 1950 CE
People born in BE 2493 (1950) turn 76 in 2026 (75 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Tiger (Pi Khan), element Wood, and belong to Baby Boomer.
BE 2493 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 169
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1312
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1872
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Wood
- Generation
- Baby Boomer
School years for people born in 1950
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1957 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1963 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1963 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1966 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1966 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1969 |
| Starts university | August 1969 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1973 |
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 1957 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1965 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1968 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1970 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1971 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2010 |
Other years of the Tiger
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2493 (1950)?
In 2026 they turn 76 on their birthday; before it they are 75.
What year is BE 2493 in the Western calendar?
BE 2493 is 1950 CE (2493 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1950?
1950 is the year of the Tiger (Pi Khan). Element of the animal: Wood; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 0): Metal.
Which generation is 1950?
People born in 1950 belong to Baby Boomer (born 1946–1964).
When does someone born in 1950 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1968; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1970.
When does someone born in 1950 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1957 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1963, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1969.