When you are in Thailand, Thai’s will often refer to the Thai year.
The English year 2025 is the year 2568 in Thailand. In Thailand you will hear reference to it being 2568 (The current year).
To figure out the Thai year from the English year is quite simple.
To convert English (Gregorian calendar) year to Thai year (Buddhist Calendar): All you have to do is add 543 years to the English year.
This year is 2025 in English countries. When you add 543 to 2025, you come up with 2568, which is the Thai calendar year.
Very Simple and to get back to the English Year from the Thai Year 2568, simply subtract 543.
Thai Year 2568 – 543 = 2025 English Year!