How Can I Obtain a WP3 Work Permit As a Managing Director Without 4 Thai Employees?

Hi everyone, I’m left a little confused as to how I should go about getting a WP3 for myself, as the managing director of a private limited company. I am currently getting a lawyer to set this up for me and understand how to overcome the 2 million capitol issue but it seems I’m unable to get the Business Visa without a WP3 and unable to get the WP3, without showing the social security payments for 4 Thai employees. Also having the provincial Labour department coming to check on the Thais, employed by my business. I’m hoping someone can offer some advise as I’m a bit unsure if this being the case why would anyone be traveling outside Thailand to get a business Visa and so avoiding the 4 Thai employees requirement. I could just get a year Visa in the immigration office as extension of stay, if you need to show this to get a work permit. My business is a small start up and currently can’t employ 4 Thais full time. As the managing director, am I unable to get a work permit unless I meet the requirement of 4 Thais employed if I wish to travel outside to Malaysia Penang to get my Visa. How can I get the WP3 in this situation?