Do I need to leave Thailand before my 90-day reporting date for my non O-A visa?

I'm on a non O-A multiple entry 1 year visa. I have my first 90 day report approaching. I plan to take a foreign trip just before that date...and return after the current reporting date. I know it then resets my reporting date for another 90 days. My specific question is do I need to leave and return prior to my current 90 reporting date or as long as I depart Thailand prior to the reporting date, all is fine (in terms of not reporting and re-starting the 90 day countdown). Thank you.