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How do expats manage working UK hours in Thailand?

Sep 17, 2025
17 hours ago
Mitchell ******
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How do people find working UK hours 8/9am to 4/5pm UK time over in thailand?
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Many expats in Thailand find working UK hours (8/9am to 4/5pm UK time) manageable but acknowledge challenges, particularly with the time difference (6 or 7 hours depending on daylight saving). Some adapt by adjusting their daily routines or working non-traditional hours, often reporting favorable experiences during shifts. Comments reflect various perspectives, including the ease of working these hours during the pandemic and the need for adjustment in lifestyle.
Kenny **********
I don’t I work 10am to 6pm or 11am to 7pm depending on requirements and that changes for winter time.

I get a few quiet hours on the morning to get on with tasks before uk and Europe wake up then deal with them for a few hours.
Rich *****
I did it during Covid and no issues whatsoever. Gave me chance to get on the bike in the morning and was in a hotel by 1pm ready to go on Teams. Used to finish a little early and still be able to get food and a beer.
Peter **********
It’s very dark
Paul *******
England now is six hours behind Thailand.
Steve *********
@Paul ******
6 hours behind and 17 hours sideways, and just a touch off schedule
Michael ********
@Paul ******
well its closer to 7 hours soon.
Paul *******
@Michael *******
it depends if it summer time or winter time.
Michael ********
@Paul ******
thats why said closer to 7 hours because clocks going back in uk soon.
Steve *********
Depends what work. . .
****
is 24hrs a day, as with gas station. Banks and government close for lunch, small shops 7am to 8pm. farming go with the season. I think , even in the UK, theres no such thing as 9 to 5. Except for Dolly Parton maybe.
Kate *******
@Steve ********
they mean what’s it like working remotely during UK business hours, from Thailands time zone.
Conor ***********
@Steve ********
you

Missed the memo
Steve *********
what memo? a new Thai law? enforced today, forgotten tomorrow...
Leeann **********
Any nontraditional shift sucks but is doable
John *******
No problem at all, harder when the clocks go forward and the diff is 7 hours end of Oct
Jeremy ********
It’s like working a mid shift…not that bad just adjust your schedule
Jon **********
Pretending to work easier
Peter *******
They don’t
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