Thai Buddhist Calendar
Thai Buddhist Calendar Converter
Instantly convert between Gregorian and Phutthasakkarat (BE) years.
Thai Buddhist Era (BE) Date
The year is shifted by exactly 543 years.
About the Thai Buddhist Calendar Converter
If you travel to Thailand, check Thai food expiration dates, or read official Thai government documents, you will notice the years are far ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The Thai Buddhist Calendar Converter (Phutthasakkarat) instantly translates Western dates into the Thai calendar and vice versa. It is incredibly simple: the Thai Buddhist calendar is exactly 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar.
Use our free tool to automatically calculate the correct year and avoid costly misunderstandings when dealing with Thai contracts, visa applications, or driver's licenses. The tool maintains the correct day and month according to Thailand's modern synchronized system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Thai year 543 years ahead?
The Thai calendar begins its count from the year Gautama Buddha attained parinirvana (passed away), which is calculated to be 543 BC. Therefore, adding 543 to the current Gregorian year gives you the Thai year.
Do the months and days change?
No. In 1941, Thailand legally synchronized its months and days with the standard international Gregorian calendar. Only the year number is different. For example, January 1st, 2024 is exactly January 1st, 2567 in Thailand.
What does BE mean?
BE stands for "Buddhist Era." It is the English translation of the Thai word Phutthasakkarat (พ.ศ.).
How to use the Thai Buddhist Calendar tool
Using our Thai Buddhist Calendar is incredibly easy and entirely free. We designed our Other Tools specifically for everyday users who need to get things done quickly without downloading complicated software or registering for an account.
- Select Date: Convert instantly to Buddhist Era (BE).
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