The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has revoked the operating licences of three vehicle inspection centres in Nonthaburi after finding that roadworthiness certificates were issued incorrectly, including in cases where no inspection took place.
The action, confirmed by Thitipat Thaijongrak, director of the DLT's automotive engineering office and the department's spokesperson, follows offences uncovered during July and August. Seven supervisors responsible for the inspections have also had their identity cards cancelled.
Certificates issued without proper checks
Regulators found some certificates contained results which did not correspond with the vehicle presented at the centres. Other certificates had been issued despite the vehicle not being inspected at all.
The Nonthaburi Transport Office has been instructed to lodge criminal complaints against all those involved. The alleged offences fall under Sections 76 and 158 of the Land Transport Act 1979, carrying a possible prison term of up to two years and a fine of up to 40,000 baht.
An operator whose licence is revoked cannot apply again for five years. An inspector whose identity card has been cancelled must wait three years before reapplying.
Nationwide action continues
The three Nonthaburi closures bring the national total of inspection centres shut down to 87. Provincial transport offices have been ordered to continue random reviews of records, on-site inspections and regular operator briefings, held both in person and online.
Thitipat said the department would deal firmly with breaches because inspections are linked directly to public safety and all centres must work transparently.
Picture courtesy of ThaiRath
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21 September 2026
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