BE 2496 = 1953 CE
People born in BE 2496 (1953) turn 73 in 2026 (72 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng), element Fire, and belong to Baby Boomer.
BE 2496 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 172
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1315
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1875
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Baby Boomer
School years for people born in 1953
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1960 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1966 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1966 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1969 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1969 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1972 |
| Starts university | August 1972 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1976 |
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 1960 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1968 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1971 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1973 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1974 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2013 |
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 2496 (1953)?
In 2026 they turn 73 on their birthday; before it they are 72.
What year is BE 2496 in the Western calendar?
BE 2496 is 1953 CE (2496 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1953?
1953 is the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 3): Water.
Which generation is 1953?
People born in 1953 belong to Baby Boomer (born 1946–1964).
When does someone born in 1953 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1971; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1973.
When does someone born in 1953 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1960 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1966, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1972.