BE 2515 = 1972 CE
People born in BE 2515 (1972) turn 54 in 2026 (53 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat), element Water, and belong to Gen X.
BE 2515 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 191
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1334
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1894
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Water
- Generation
- Gen X
School years for people born in 1972
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1979 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1985 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1985 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1988 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1988 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1991 |
| Starts university | August 1991 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 1995 |
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 1979 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1987 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1990 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1992 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 1993 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2032 |
Other years of the Rat
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2515 (1972)?
In 2026 they turn 54 on their birthday; before it they are 53.
What year is BE 2515 in the Western calendar?
BE 2515 is 1972 CE (2515 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1972?
1972 is the year of the Rat (Pi Chuat). Element of the animal: Water; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 2): Water.
Which generation is 1972?
People born in 1972 belong to Gen X (born 1965–1980).
When does someone born in 1972 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1990; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1992.
When does someone born in 1972 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1979 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1985, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1991.