BE 2508 = 1965 CE
People born in BE 2508 (1965) turn 61 in 2026 (60 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng), element Fire, and belong to Gen X.
BE 2508 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 184
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1327
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1887
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Gen X
School years for people born in 1965
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1972 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1978 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1978 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1981 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1981 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1984 |
| Starts university | August 1984 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1988 |
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 1972 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1980 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1983 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1985 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1986 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2025 |
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 2508 (1965)?
In 2026 they turn 61 on their birthday; before it they are 60.
What year is BE 2508 in the Western calendar?
BE 2508 is 1965 CE (2508 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1965?
1965 is the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 5): Wood.
Which generation is 1965?
People born in 1965 belong to Gen X (born 1965–1980).
When does someone born in 1965 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1983; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1985.
When does someone born in 1965 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1972 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1978, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1984.