New business, new work permit

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I am just about finished getting my treaty of amity business set up, and gearing up to hire. My question is how to best approach the 4 Thai employee rule on the work permit. The specifics on how much to pay them, whether they need to be full time, etc, aren't clear.

 

My 1 year non-B expires in mid October but I don't really need 4 full time yet. But I do need to extend my visa to stay in Thailand, which means I need the work permit, which means I need to meet the requirements of the law. 

 

My plan is to hire the 1 or 2 really capable employees that I actually need now and then hire another 2-3 people at minimum wage and have them just sit at a desk and kill time. At least until I actually have 4 real jobs to do. Seems like a waste overall, but I can't see a better way. What is the minimum amount I can pay the 2 or 3? 

 

Any other input would be welcome!