Working across time zones: how I keep projects moving from Thailand

I work remotely from Thailand, on UTC+7. I've worked with teams in New York, Amsterdam, London, San Francisco and Sydney, and people often ask how that works in practice. The short answer: it works because nothing depends on everyone being online at the same time.

A shared slice of the day

My hours are flexible and overlap with European and US mornings, so we always share part of the working day for calls. That window is for decisions, not status updates.

Progress in writing

Between calls, I share progress in writing: what changed, why it changed, and what I need from you. You can read it with your morning coffee and reply when it suits you. Nothing waits for a meeting.

One person who makes the call

The most useful thing a client can bring is one person who gives feedback and makes the final decision. With that in place, a big time difference becomes an advantage: the work moves forward while you sleep.

Your channels, not mine

During a project, I use the channel your team already works in. I reply within 24 hours, usually much sooner.

If you're in a different time zone and wondering whether it would work, send a brief and let's find out.