BE 2556 = 2013 CE
People born in BE 2556 (2013) turn 13 in 2026 (12 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng), element Fire, and belong to Gen Alpha.
BE 2556 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 232
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1375
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1935
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Fire
- Generation
- Gen Alpha
School years for people born in 2013
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 2020 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 2026 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 2026 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 2029 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 2029 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 2032 |
| Starts university | August 2032 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2036 |
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 2020 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 2028 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 2031 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 2033 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2034 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2073 |
Other years of the Snake
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2556 (2013)?
In 2026 they turn 13 on their birthday; before it they are 12.
What year is BE 2556 in the Western calendar?
BE 2556 is 2013 CE (2556 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 2013?
2013 is the year of the Snake (Pi Maseng). Element of the animal: Fire; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 3): Water.
Which generation is 2013?
People born in 2013 belong to Gen Alpha (born 2013–2024).
When does someone born in 2013 turn 18?
On their birthday in 2031; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 2033.
When does someone born in 2013 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 2020 school year, Mathayom 1 in 2026, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 2032.