I applied for a job with Thai 2 years ago, during this time I was a qualified F/O on
MD80.
I got a negative reply, they basically hire locals and if they require expats they hire them via an organisation like for e.g.
parc aviation.
A rumour I heard is that they once hired a Swissair Senior F/O (Cruise Captain) qualified on MD11 with heavy hours on type.
The rumour says he was hired as a direct entry Capt on MD11.
cheers