BE 2549 = 2006 CE
People born in BE 2549 (2006) turn 20 in 2026 (19 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Dog (Pi Cho), element Earth, and belong to Gen Z.
BE 2549 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 225
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1368
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1928
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen Z
School years for people born in 2006
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2013 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2019 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2019 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2022 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2022 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2025 |
| Starts university | August 2025 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2029 |
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 2013 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2021 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2024 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2026 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2027 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2066 |
Other years of the Dog
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2549 (2006)?
In 2026 they turn 20 on their birthday; before it they are 19.
What year is BE 2549 in the Western calendar?
BE 2549 is 2006 CE (2549 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2006?
2006 is the year of the Dog (Pi Cho). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 6): Fire.
Which generation is 2006?
People born in 2006 belong to Gen Z (born 1997–2012).
When does someone born in 2006 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2024; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2026.
When does someone born in 2006 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2013 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2019, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2025.