BE 2540 = 1997 CE
People born in BE 2540 (1997) turn 29 in 2026 (28 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Ox (Pi Chalu), element Earth, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2540 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 216
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1359
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1919
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 1997
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2004 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2010 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2010 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2013 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2013 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2016 |
| Starts university | August 2016 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2020 |
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 2004 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2012 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2015 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2017 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2018 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2057 |
Other years of the Ox
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2540 (1997)?
In 2026 they turn 29 on their birthday; before it they are 28.
What year is BE 2540 in the Western calendar?
BE 2540 is 1997 CE (2540 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1997?
1997 is the year of the Ox (Pi Chalu). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 7): Fire.
Which generation is 1997?
People born in 1997 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 1997 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2015; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2017.
When does someone born in 1997 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2004 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2010, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2016.