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.

Picture this: You’re a foreign teacher fresh off the plane in Thailand, clutching your non-immigrant B visa, buzzing to start a teaching job at one of Thailand’s top international schools. You stride into a Thai school bathroom, expecting a trusty roll of toilet paper, only to lock eyes with a bum gun—a handheld bidet sprayer poised to flip your hygiene script. Don’t sweat it; this 2025 guide to how to use a bidet in Thailand is your go-to manual, blending step-by-step know-how, real tales from the immigration office grind, and up-to-date info to make you a bum gun pro. Whether you’re wrestling with work permit requirements for teachers in Thailand, juggling Thai visas, or dodging tourist visa woes with your valid passport, mastering the Thai bum gun is as vital as your bachelor’s degree or employment contract. Let’s wash away the confusion and get you thriving in Thailand, one spray at a time—because once you use the bum gun, there’s no going back!