Current Time in Thailand
Best time to hold a meeting with Thai people
| Time period (local time) | 5-point rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00-9:00 | It overlaps with work preparation and commuting time, making it difficult to participate calmly. | |
| 9:00-11:00 | It is right after the start of work, so you can concentrate well and actively participate in the meeting. | |
| 11:00-13:00 | It is before lunch, so there is relatively more time and it is easy to adjust. | |
| 13:00-15:00 | It is easy to feel sleepy after lunch, and productivity decreases slightly. | |
| 15:00-17:00 | Afternoon work is stable, so it is easy to be positive about participating in meetings. | |
| 17:00-19:00 | It is close to the end of the working day, so preparations for leaving work and handling remaining business are likely to take priority. | |
| 19:00-21:00 | This is family and private time, so work-related correspondence is likely to be avoided. | |
| 21:00-23:00 | This is the time before going to bed, so business correspondence is hardly expected. |
The most recommended time is "9:00-11:00"
In Thai business culture, the most suitable time for meetings is "9:00-11:00". This time is shortly after the start of the working day for companies and government agencies, so many people are focused on their work, and they tend to be more positive and active in meetings. In Thailand, the corporate culture of completing important tasks and decisions in the morning is deeply rooted, and holding meetings in this flow is expected to lead to smooth consensus building and lively discussion.
In addition, compared to the afternoon when temperatures rise, the morning is a relatively comfortable environment and it is easier to maintain concentration, making this time period ideal. In addition, this time period is highly rated as a time period that can be completed before 11:00, when lunch preparations and outside correspondence increase and it may become difficult to continue and concentrate in meetings. We strongly recommend setting this time period, especially for meetings that involve coordination across multiple departments or important decisions, in order to increase overall productivity.