BE 2542 = 1999 CE
People born in BE 2542 (1999) turn 27 in 2026 (26 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Rabbit (Pi Tho), element Wood, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2542 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 218
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1361
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1921
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Wood
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 1999
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2006 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2012 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2012 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2015 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2015 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2018 |
| Starts university | August 2018 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2022 |
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 2006 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2014 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2017 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2019 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2020 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2059 |
Other years of the Rabbit
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2542 (1999)?
In 2026 they turn 27 on their birthday; before it they are 26.
What year is BE 2542 in the Western calendar?
BE 2542 is 1999 CE (2542 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1999?
1999 is the year of the Rabbit (Pi Tho). Element of the animal: Wood; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 9): Earth.
Which generation is 1999?
People born in 1999 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 1999 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2017; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2019.
When does someone born in 1999 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2006 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2012, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2018.