Thai year converter: Buddhist Era (BE) to AD
Today in Thailand's calendar
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Thailand uses the Buddhist Era: BE year = AD year + 543. Months and days are the same as the Gregorian calendar.
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Questions people ask
What year is it in Thailand?
Thailand counts years in the Buddhist Era (BE), which is 543 years ahead of the Western year. The current year is shown at the top of this page.
How do I convert a Thai year to AD?
Subtract 543 from the Buddhist Era year. BE 2569 is AD 2026. To go the other way, add 543.
When does the Thai year start?
On January 1, the same as the Gregorian calendar. (Before 1941 it started on April 1.)