Mother’s Day in Thailand is celebrated on 12 August, not on the second Sunday in May. Known as Wan Mae, it is both a national occasion and a personal invitation to thank the women who have cared for us. In Bangkok, the day often centres on family time, white jasmine and thoughtful gestures — from a shared meal to a quiet wellness experience enjoyed together.
Why is Mother’s Day on 12 August in Thailand?
Thailand’s National Mother’s Day, or Wan Mae (วันแม่), falls on 12 August every year. The date was first adopted for the national observance in 1976, aligning it with the birthday of Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, who was widely recognised as the Mother of the Thai Nation.
Following her passing in 2025, 12 August continues to be observed as National Mother’s Day. The occasion now carries remembrance alongside its familiar focus on gratitude, family care and the many forms that motherhood can take. For international visitors and residents, it is useful to remember that the Thai date is fixed, unlike Mother’s Day in countries that celebrate on a Sunday in May.
White jasmine and Thai Mother’s Day traditions
White jasmine is the best-known symbol of Mother’s Day in Thailand. Its pure colour and lasting fragrance represent a mother’s enduring love and goodness. Children may offer jasmine to their mothers or wear jasmine pins, while families often visit, share food, give a thoughtful present or simply make time to be together.
The spirit matters more than the scale of the gesture. A phone call, a favourite meal, flowers or an unhurried afternoon can all express appreciation. Mother’s Day can also include grandmothers, stepmothers, caregivers and other maternal figures whose support has shaped a family.
Public and community activities also keep the observance visible across the country. In 2026, Thai government campaigns again used jasmine to support charitable work, while tourism calendars listed family-oriented Mother’s Day events in several provinces. These public gestures sit beside the more private traditions at home and show how the day connects national memory with everyday family appreciation.
Why shared time can be a meaningful gift
Many Mother’s Day gifts are objects. A shared experience offers something different: time to slow down and reconnect without the usual Bangkok rush. A face workout for two can turn self-care into conversation, rest and a memory created together.
At MIMIQ, facial workout combines hands-on sculpting, relaxation and a polished skin finish. It is non-invasive and designed around natural expression. If this is a first visit, our guide to choosing a facial in Bangkok explains how to match a session to the experience you want.
MIMIQ Mother’s Day Special 2026
For Mother’s Day 2026, MIMIQ Facial Bar is offering a complete experience for two people at 4,500 THB. It includes the MIMIQ Ritual for 60 minutes for two, plus one add-on of each guest’s choice.
The ritual is designed to lift, sculpt, relax and restore a natural-looking glow. More importantly, it creates a full hour to pause and enjoy the experience side by side. The offer is available until 30 August 2026.
Book your Mother’s Day experience in Bangkok
MIMIQ Facial Bar is at Mahatun Plaza, only 50 metres from BTS Ploenchit Exit 2. Reserve the Mother’s Day experience through the official MIMIQ booking page and plan a thoughtful moment together while the seasonal offer is available.