No, Thailand doesn't require/accept apostles as they aren't part of that international agreement. I don't believe non-teaching positions require a degree either for a workpermit, could be wrong though
If their quota is full then there's not much you can do. They need to employ 4 thais for every 1 forigner. Only way to hire another foreigner is to hire 4 more thais.
Everytime you enter Thailand, you'll be stamped in for 1 year. If you don't leave the country for 1 year, you need to apply for a 1 year in country extension. If you leave the country and reenter once a year, you never have to do yearly extensions.
Also, please don't turn off commenting in this group. Thanks.