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You can now renew your driver’s licence 6 months before it expires

Published: Apr 01, 2021

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has extended the period in which people can apply to renew their driver’s licence, from three months before it expires to six months, director-general Jirut Wisanjit said.

DLT unveils new rules on power, speed of electric vehicles

Published: Feb 04, 2021

New Department of Land Transport (DLT) regulations governing the minimum speed and power of electric vehicles (EVs) were published in the government gazette on Thursday.

Private cars to soon be allowed to join taxi fleets run by cab applications

Published: Dec 21, 2020

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) plans to allow private cars to be registered as alternative taxis via smart phone applications to meet current demands.

Modifying headlights can cost motorists up to Bt50,000 in fines

Published: Nov 24, 2020

Motorists who have modified their headlights or taillights may face fines of up to Bt50,000, the Department of Land Transport warned recently.

Online traffic tickets take effect this week

Published: Dec 17, 2019

Deputy police spokesman Pol Colonel Krisana Pattanajaroen announced on Monday (December 16) that the new online traffic ticket system will be fully operational on December 19 as scheduled.

Hefty fines for vans older than 10 years running passenger services

Published: May 12, 2019

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned passenger van operators that any deployment of vans over 10 years old in service will result in 50,000 - 200,000 baht fines.

Courts, not police, would punish drivers without licences, public assured

Published: Aug 24, 2018

Court judges, not police officers, will determine the punishment for people caught driving without required licences, the police and Department of Land Transport (DLT) affirmed on Friday.

Yellow plates for all passenger-carrying motorcycle taxis by next February

Published: May 31, 2018

Motorcycle taxi drivers in the “sharing economy” will be able to more easily obtain proper licences to provide public transport services during a special application period July 1-August 31 offered by the Department of Land Transport (DLT).

Taxi services ‘to be safer’ under new reforms as passengers complain about manners and safety

Published: Jan 21, 2018

TAXI REFORMS to be launched on Thursday are meant to ensure more convenient and safer rides for passengers and boost the competitiveness of taxis against the Uber service, which is currently illegal, the Land Transport Department (DLT) has announced.

Officers sacked over illegal auction of Army cars

Published: Jul 01, 2017

The Department of Army Transportation (DAT) has sacked officers over the illegal auction of more than 1,100 Army cars sold using nine forged DAT documents, an Army spokesman revealed yesterday.

Taxis to be installed with devices in bid to boost safety and service

Published: Apr 22, 2017

All taxis will soon be required to install safety devices as part of the “Taxi OK and Taxi VIP” campaign aimed at overhauling the taxi industry and increasing passenger safety.

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