Sweat beads on your forehead as you weave through a bustling Thai market, the scent of grilled satay and jasmine rice swirling around you. It’s been almost 90 days teaching English in a small school outside Bangkok, and today’s the day you tackle your first 90-day report. With your passport tucked safely in your bag, you’re headed to the Immigration Office, heart racing with a mix of curiosity and pride. This isn’t just a chore after 90 days—it’s your rite of passage as a foreign teacher embracing life in Thailand, a land of warm smiles and endless wonders. Let’s dive into 90-day reporting and make it as easy as a Songkran splash!

For a newbie teacher, Mother’s Day—or Wan Mae—is a chance to step outside the classroom and into Thailand’s heart. Celebrated on Queen Sirikit’s birthday, it honors the “Queen Mother” of the Thai people and every nurturing soul—mothers, aunts, grandmas. Unlike Western brunches, this public holiday bursts with jasmine garlands, Buddhist gratitude, and community spirit. Here’s your guide—what, when, how, and why—written with deep respect for Thailand and its warm families.