Thai Zodiac
Twelve signs blending Indian and Chinese influences
Signs: 12 Origin: ~13th c. AD Region: Southeast Asian
The Signs
ชวด
Chuat (Rat)
Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. The year begins at the Thai Lunar New Year, which falls in late January or early February — those born in January or early February should verify the exact date for their birth year.
ฉลู
Chalou (Ox)
Years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
ขาล
Khal (Tiger)
Years: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
เถาะ
Tho (Rabbit)
Years: 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year. Note: the Thai zodiac uses the Rabbit in the fourth position — unlike the Vietnamese zodiac, which uses the Cat.
มะโรง
Marong (Naga)
Years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. In the Thai system, the fifth sign is the Naga (พญานาค), a sacred serpentine deity — not the Dragon (龍) used in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
มะเส็ง
Maseng (Snake)
Years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
มะเมีย
Mamia (Horse)
Years: 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
มะแม
Mamaet (Goat)
Years: 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
วอก
Wok (Monkey)
Years: 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
ระกา
Raka (Rooster)
Years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
จอ
Cho (Dog)
Years: 2030, 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.
กุน
Kun (Pig)
Years: 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947 (every 12 years). The Thai zodiac (นักษัตร, nakshat) follows the same 12-year lunar cycle as the Chinese zodiac. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact lunar New Year date for their birth year.