Yes, I saw that.
As stated, the rules state this cant be done, but as always in Thailand corrupt officials are always ready to bend the rules with a little incentive.
opening (starting) a recruitment agency would mean you have a Thai company therefore employees in Thailand.
Prior to moving to Thailand I came to Thailand on a regular basis and our company was only required to get me a B visa for meetings, a work permit was not required for business meetings.
Thailand gets into spats with Cambodia from time to time too.
Then you have the issues at the southern boarder.
Lastly,....always available for the next coup
This is Thailand and just because something worked for one person doesn't mean it will be the same for you. Almost every office in Thailand (doesn't matter govt or non-govt) make up their own rules and what is followed today doesn't mean it will be the same next time.
What about western guys that wear a crucifix on their necklaces? Are they primitive too?
Don't they believe wearing a crucifix or some other religious medal is going to protect them?