I'm a forty year old American (Hawaiian).  I've heard conflicting stories about whether or not there is a minimum salary required to be eligible for a work permit.  Any ideas?  Also, any hints about job descriptions on the WP application that make it obvious that the job can't be done by a Thai?  Finally, what's it like getting a Non-Immigrant B in Japan (I have to be there anyway) and how's Laos these days for getting a visa?  Thanks for your thoughts.

Hawaiian

I've heard conflicting stories about whether or not there is a minimum salary required to be eligible for a work permit.  Any ideas?  Also, any hints about job descriptions on the WP application that make it obvious that the job can't be done by a Thai?  

Make it 45,000 or better 50,000 Baht/month (or even more is better!)

Managing Director normally works fine. The description shall include "... transfer skills, techniques and knowledge to Thai employees."

The more the eligible... The idea behind is the more salary... mean the more tax... The minimum is 30k bath... If you put less than 30k, the officers's manual wrote "Reject the application"...