BE 2541 = 1998 CE
People born in BE 2541 (1998) turn 28 in 2026 (27 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Tiger (Pi Khan), element Wood, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2541 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 217
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1360
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1920
- Reign
- Rama IX
- Element
- Wood
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 1998
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2005 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2011 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2011 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2014 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2014 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2017 |
| Starts university | August 2017 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2021 |
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 2005 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2013 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2016 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2018 |
| 21 | Military draft selection for Thai men (registration at 17) | 2019 |
| 60 | Can register for the old-age allowance (subject to eligibility) | birthday in 2058 |
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 2541 (1998)?
In 2026 they turn 28 on their birthday; before it they are 27.
What year is BE 2541 in the Western calendar?
BE 2541 is 1998 CE (2541 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1998?
1998 is the year of the Tiger (Pi Khan). Element of the animal: Wood; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 8): Earth.
Which generation is 1998?
People born in 1998 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 1998 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2016; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2018.
When does someone born in 1998 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2005 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2011, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2017.