The Department of Land Transport (DLT), alongside the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is set to allow drivers under 55 to renew their licences online starting June 2026. This initiative seeks to ease the process for over 2.5 million yearly renewals by enabling electronic applications for those whose licences have not been expired for more than a year, eliminating the need for a physical fitness test visit.
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This digitization reflects a push to streamline services and embrace modern conveniences. Sorapong Paitoonpong, DLT's director-general, cited the measure as crucial in accommodating the demands of the digital era. The collaboration with MOPH aims to utilize their established electronic medical certificate system for accurate verification through a digital API linkage.
In the early stages, medical document sharing will be limited to MOPH-operated hospitals, with an eye exam remaining a prerequisite for online renewal. This project is part of a broader effort to adapt physical fitness testing with updated guidelines, ensuring drivers meet necessary standards, reported Bangkok Post.
Key Takeaways
Online licence renewals for under-55s to begin by June 2026.
Eliminates the need for physical travel and streamlines the process.
Limited to MOPH hospital document sharing initially.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · Bangkok Post · 17 Feb 2026
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