Search Results for: Department of Land Transport
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Transport News
Department of Land Transport tackles motorbike delivery boxes
With all of Thailand laser-focused on Covid-19 outbreaks, vaccine availability, and apparently Phuket has got some sort of brouhaha over some foreigners showing up, it’s easy to lose track of the important daily tribulations of keeping a country functioning. But never fear, there are those that don’t get distracted by the glitzy headlines and are doing the thankless work to…
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Transport News
Department of Land Transport will reopen, issue licenses
After suspending services on April 16th due to the third wave outbreak of Covid-19, the Department of Land Transport has announced they will reopen next week. The agency will restart renewing driving licenses in issuing new licenses, as well as giving driving tests. Services are set to resume all across the country at all DLT offices on June 21, according…
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Transport News
Department of Land Transport calls on drivers to use its mobile app to pay car tax
Thailand’s Department of Land Transport says drivers should use the department’s dedicated app to make their annual car tax payments. Yongyut Nakdaeng from the DLT says paying via the app will help reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Motorists will receive a receipt and their tax disc in the post within 5 days. Thai-speaking drivers can call the DLT hotline…
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Covid-19 News
Department of Land Transport eases rules for licence renewal to mitigate virus risk
The Department of Land Transport has suspended the need for written or practical tests for anyone renewing their driving licence between now and March 31. The department posted the decision on its Facebook page, saying tests are being cancelled in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19. According to a Nation Thailand report, the suspension applies to the following…
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Transport News
Department of Land Transport vows to get tough on public transportation in Thailand
PHOTO: Wikipedia A major crackdown is planned on the country’s public transport, following orders from Thailand’s new transport minister, Saysayam Chidchob. It’s understood this will even include asking passengers in public transport vehicles if they feel they’re being driven safely. If they don’t, the driver can be prohibited from going any further. In addition, drivers who are found to be…
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Expats
Thai Department of Land Transport brings better tech into the classroom
The Department of Land Transport is going to use fingerprint scanners, e-classrooms and CCTV as it aims to improve standards in the country’s driving schools. There are 275 DLT certified driving schools in 66 provinces across Thailand. Privately operated, they are given DLT quality guidelines which they must follow to maintain the level of their training and testing procedures. DLT…
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Transport News
Land Transport Department will collect traffic fines
The days of blowing off traffic tickets and fines left on your car or motorbike may be coming to a close. At least if you drive legally and pay your taxes. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the Land Transport Department (LTD) have joined forces in a landmark agreement aimed at tackling the problem of unpaid traffic ticket fines. Under…
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Thailand Travel
Where to start your Thailand trip, by region and season
Most guides treat Thailand like it has one climate and one obvious itinerary, but we both know it has neither. The country splits into six regions running on different seasonal calendars, and getting that wrong is the difference between a trip that flows and one spent waiting out rain on an island that was never going to be dry in…
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Thailand News
Thailand deportation regulation targets foreigners behaving badly
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved in principle a new deportation regulation that would allow authorities to remove foreigners whose conduct is considered incompatible with Thai morals and social norms, Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs Pakorn Nilprapunt said. The draft PM’s Office Regulation on Deportation was approved on July 14 and is now under review by the Office of the Council of…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Bodies of Russian siblings discovered in Chon Buri burial site, Ubon candle festival chosen for tourism promotion pilot
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across the country. Police have uncovered the bodies of two missing Russian siblings and a Thai family of three in Chon Buri. In Chiang Mai, a Chinese man faces charges after allegedly killing his wife, while in Phuket, a woman is accused of murdering her mother-in-law. We also examine the…
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Bangkok News
Thailand mulls banning petrol tuk tuks in central Bangkok
The Department of Land Transport is seeking public feedback on a proposal to ban petrol-powered tuk tuks in central Bangkok as part of efforts to reduce air and noise pollution. The proposed ban on petrol tuk tuks in Bangkok would apply to the inner city, where many of the capital’s major tourist attractions and historic landmarks, such as Wat Phra…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Thailand approves first locally developed Botulinum Antitoxin, Police continue search for missing Russian siblings near Pattaya
In Thailand video news, Jay covers news stories from across Thailand and Asia. The stories include a major medical breakthrough as Thailand approves its first locally developed antitoxin, the government accelerates its paperless digital transformation, and police continue the search for two missing Russian siblings near Pattaya. We’ll also look at the arrest of four foreign tourists over cannabis at Phuket…
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Economy News
Nominee-run Chinese recycling plants leaked toxic waste across Thailand
Since China’s “National Sword” policy took effect in January 2018, banning imports of contaminated plastic and electronic waste, the recycling industry that was once concentrated inside China has scattered across the region. As a result, Thailand has absorbed a large share of it. For decades, China took in almost half the world’s recyclable waste. When it shut its doors, Thailand,…
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Automotive
Renting a scooter or car in Thailand: the costs, the rules and the rental scams that catch foreigners out
Renting a set of wheels is one of the best ways to see Thailand on your own terms. Renting a motorbike opens up the beaches and back roads that tour buses never reach, and a hire car turns a long weekend into a proper road trip. Most rentals go smoothly, and the overwhelming majority of operators are honest. Still, the…
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Thailand video news
Thailand Video News | US Security Officer Identified as Victim in Yangon Killing | Possible Thousand-Year-Old Temple Ruins Located on Lake Island
Today in the headlines, get ready for a dry weekend in Bangkok and Pattaya as elections are set to be held, in ASEAN News a US diplomat has been identified as a murder victim in Yangon, then a Thai businessman recovered 400,000 bah stolen during a flight by a fellow passenger, in our foreigners behaving badly for the day we…
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Thailand video news
Thailand Video News | Pattaya Apartment Employee Critically Injured in Chemical Attack | Thailand Considers Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 16
In the headlines today, Thai households apparently paid billions more in electricity charges than they may have realized for more than a decade, also, Chinese language delivery platforms are facing foreign ownership investigation, in Pattaya a woman has been critically injured in an acid attack, in other crime news a Brit in Chiang Mai and a Kazakh in Phuket both…
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Aviation News
Thailand to launch Krabi-Phuket seaplane to target high-spending tourists
Thailand is preparing to launch a seaplane service linking Krabi and Phuket by the end of this year, aiming to enhance tourism connectivity among the tourism hotspots and strengthen its position as a regional aviation hub. Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Lalida Phiriswattana, reported today, June 9, that the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul are shifting focus…
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Thailand News
Bolt Thailand bans driver after Japanese passenger assault
Bolt Thailand has permanently banned a driver from its platform after a Japanese passenger was allegedly assaulted during a ride in the Sukhumvit area, with the company pledging support for the passenger and cooperation with officials. In a statement yesterday, June 4, the ride-hailing platform offered an apology for the incident and stressed that violence or inappropriate conduct is not…
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Thailand News
Thailand aviation hub push drives airport upgrades, flight routes
Thailand is ramping up airport upgrades and expanding domestic and international flight routes as part of a broader push to establish itself as an aviation hub and regional centre for travel, tourism, and investment. Deputy government spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana said the strategy aims to improve connectivity between major cities and emerging destinations while strengthening the country’s long-term aviation and logistics…
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Thailand News
Thailand train-bus crash compensation paid, motorists charged
Six of the eight families of those killed in the Thailand train bus collision on May 16 have received compensation, with charges filed against the train driver and motorists found blocking the tracks, Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkaskulkiat announced yesterday, May 26. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have jointly paid out 2.9…
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Thailand News
673 unsafe crossings highlighted after Thailand train accident
The train-bus crash at the Makkasan railway crossing on Asok-Din Daeng Road on May 16, which killed eight people and injured 32 others continue to put Thailand’s rail safety standards into question, as level crossings pose a risk nationwide. Police investigations point to several contributing factors. The train driver was found to be impaired by cannabis and methamphetamine and did…
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Transport News
Thailand halts new Volvo EV registrations after battery defect
New registrations of the Volvo EX30 in Thailand have been suspended after the Department of Land Transport found that a recent fire involving the electric vehicle was linked to a defect in its high-voltage battery cells. The order was issued after Siripong Angkasakulkiat, deputy transport minister, instructed the Department of Land Transport to investigate the case. Thitiphat Thaijongrak, director of…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | British drug couriers targeted by Thailand-Based gangs, Bangkok chosen for Eurovision song contest Asia grand final
Today we’ll be giving you some updates on the train crash situation, including bail being granted for the train driver and railway crossing signalman, plus a new documentary is exposing how Thailand-based gangs are exploiting unsuspecting brits for drug mule purposes, in a bizarre incident a rocket crashes into a woman’s home and causes her serious injury, and a…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok rail crossing crash, first wife leads procession for husband’s second marriage
Today we’ll be talking about the deadly train crash that occurred over the weekend, including charges being filed against the driver and pledges of support for victims from the Prime Minister, then, a 10-kilometer drug chase ends in three arrests, down in Pattaya a foreigner is being accused of abusing a young monkey, also in the seaside city a Swedish…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | Bolt faces licence renewal consideration after driver screening dispute, Thai TikToker turns dead mosquitoes into viral keychain business
In the news today, Bolt gets zapped! Officials have decided NOT to renew the ride-sharing apps license, then, did police in Phuket refuse to arrest streaking tourists because they were enjoying the show? Also, Thailand’s foreign minister voices his frustration over the costs of America’s war effort on the Thai economy, speaking of which there are new efforts to reduce…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Thailand moves to scale back visa-free entry list, Bangkok bus stops get digital upgrade for easier travel
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include that visa-free entry to Thailand will soon become limited to 57 countries. Does yours make the cut? Then, an Australian influencer has died after a trip to Thailand for a Rhinoplasty, in crime news a murder suspect has been extradited 2 years after the…
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Bangkok News
10 Thailand’s traffic offences that could cost you fines or jail
Traffic police are launching a strict legal enforcement campaign starting April 1, 2026, targeting 10 primary traffic violations identified as the leading causes of road accidents in Thailand. The initiative aims to improve road safety by ensuring motorists adhere strictly to the law. Authorities have warned that officers will be monitoring roads closely, with fines and potential jail time for…
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Business News
Thailand freezes fares, offers fuel subsidies after 6-baht pump price shock
The Ministry of Transport has introduced targeted fuel subsidies for four specific transport groups from April 1 to 30, 2026. At the same time, it is freezing public transport fares to ensure affordable travel during the Songkran festival. The move follows a sharp retail fuel price hike of 6 baht per liter on March 26, 2026, by the Fuel Fund…
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Guides
Looking for walkable cities in Thailand to move to? Here’s 5
Thailand’s reputation for traffic gridlock and motorbike chaos is well-earned in most places. But five cities buck that trend with pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods where expats and retirees can walk to markets, healthcare, restaurants, and parks without needing a car or motorbike. Of course, these are just five of many walkable cities in Thailand. Each city in this list offers pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods,…
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Thai Life
How the US-Israel war on Iran affects your fuel costs in Thailand
Thailand may face sharp increases in fuel prices as escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran push global oil markets into volatile territory. According to Energy Ministry sources, diesel prices could break the US$100 per barrel mark, and with critical shipping routes under threat, Thai authorities are monitoring stockpiles and supply chains while warning that retail prices remain tied…