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How do expats manage working UK hours in Thailand?

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Sep 17, 2025

2 months 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 share mixed experiences regarding working UK hours (8/9am to 4/5pm UK time). Some find it challenging, especially when the UK moves to daylight saving time, making the time difference 7 hours. However, others adapt their schedules, noting that it can be manageable with adjustments. Experiences vary, with some individuals enjoying the flexibility and opportunities that remote work provides, while others mention that nontraditional hours can be difficult.

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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.

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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.

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Josh *********

king

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Peter **********

It’s very dark

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Paul *******

England now is six hours behind Thailand.

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Steve *********

6 hours behind and 17 hours sideways, and just a touch off schedule

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Michael ********

well its closer to 7 hours soon.

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@Michael *******

it depends if it summer time or winter time.

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Michael ********

thats why said closer to 7 hours because clocks going back in uk soon.

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Steve *********

Depends what work. . .

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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.

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@Steve ********

they mean what’s it like working remotely during UK business hours, from Thailands time zone.

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Conor ***********

@Steve ********

you

Missed the memo

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Steve *********

what memo? a new Thai law? enforced today, forgotten tomorrow...

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Rickard ***********

@Steve ********

no, Mitchell was talking about working remote in thailand. So still employed with a uk business.

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Leeann **********

Any nontraditional shift sucks but is doable

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John *******

No problem at all, harder when the clocks go forward and the diff is 7 hours end of Oct

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Jeremy ********

It’s like working a mid shift…not that bad just adjust your schedule

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Jon **********

Pretending to work easier

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Peter *******

They don’t

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