Department of Land Transport (Thailand)

Department of Land Transport (Thai: กรมการขนส่งทางบก, pronounced [krom˧.kaːn˧ kʰon˩˩˦.soŋ˨˩.tʰaːŋ˧.bok̚˨˩]) is a government department under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport (Thailand). It oversees the road transport in Thailand, both public and private and has the power to prosecute those who violated the road-related laws. The department also issues the driving licences, transport licences and other documents related to road transport. It has branches in all provinces across Thailand.

Department of Land Transport, Ministry of Transport
กรมการขนส่งทางบก กระทรวงคมนาคม
Agency overview
Formed29 September 1972 (1972-09-29)
JurisdictionGovernment of Thailand
Headquarters1032, Phaholyothin Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Agency executive
  • Chirute Visalachitra, Director General
Parent agencyMinistry of Transport
Websitewww.dlt.go.th

The emblem of the Department of Land Transport features curved road and rising sun, all under the Rama driving his chariot.

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