Native - Nonnative Dichotomy: Conversation continued

It has come to my attention that the issue of native (NS) and nonnative (NNS) dichotomy is an immediate topic to be discussed in Thailand. I have seen so many classified for teaching positions in Thailand specifying for "native speakers" with preferences of specific countries. This is what I believe to be the discrimination in work place.

The incentives or the payment for these native speakers are higher than local Thai language teachers. Is this really only the look with blonde hair and blue eyes? I have heard from my friend that he was in short of money while traveling in Thailand. Backpackers with maybe high school degree receive about 10 times higher than local Thai teachers. Is this the equality we are looking for in the society?

Let's start the conversation about this.