" How could any western 747 pilot expect western 747 pilot wages in bkk?"
Because if they are looking for "western B747 qualified pilots", that is what they are going to have to pay.
Their retail pricing of their product reflects they charge "western prices"!!
Or are you saying that Orient Thai is just another Asian sweat shop!
From other posters on this thread, it seems to me that Orient Thai is being run on a shoestring, and is cutting corners wherever possible.
I, for one, would NOT want to be onboard any of their aircraft in ANY capacity, knowing this.