Thailand launches app to replace physical driving licences

Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has launched a new mobile application, QR Licence, designed to eliminate the need for motorists to carry a physical driver’s licence. This innovative app allows users to display their digital driving licence on electronic devices like smartphones and tablets.

Director-General of the DLT, Seksom Akraphand highlighted the convenience offered by the app. He stated that the digital licences include essential personal information, such as blood type and drug allergy history, and provide notifications when the licence is nearing its expiration date.

The QR Licence app also features functionalities that enhance road safety and connectivity. Users can share their travel routes, current location, and vehicle registration numbers with others. In case of an emergency, the app allows for the sending of distress messages via phone or SMS.

Additionally, the app offers access to the latest news and updates from the DLT, ensuring that drivers are well-informed about any changes or important announcements.

Compatible with both Android and iOS systems, the QR Licence app can be downloaded from official platforms like the Google Play Store or App Store. However, it requires motorists to possess the newer type of driver’s licence that includes a QR code on the back, allowing the app to sync with their digital profile seamlessly, reported Bangkok Post.

In related news, driver’s licences in Thailand will now prominently display whether the holder is an organ donor, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) announced. This update, effective from August 7, aims to make the organ donation status of drivers more visible.

In other news, the Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) backs the Transport Ministry‘s initiative to cap mass transit electric train fares at 20 baht per trip, according to Secretary-General Saree Ongsomwang, who also advocates for a fair budget allocation for public bus services across all provinces.

For more information on how to apply for this online driving licence, check out our recent guide on it.