On 6 September 1940 , Prime Minister Phibunsongkhram decreed 1 January 1941 as the start of the year 2484 BE , so year 2483 BE had only nine months .
On 6 September 1940 , Prime Minister Phibunsongkhram stated that 1 January 1941 would be the start of the year 2484 BE , so that year 2483 BE had only nine months .