I know an O.T. F/O that was recently denied a validisation because he didn't have any time on type. Riding with the Thai authorities wasn't an option. The answer was NO. I don't know what their current ad says, but it appears the situation has taken a turn for the worse. No time on type means no validisation. A type rating received in the sim won't get you a job here unless you have some time in an actual plane.