Three vehicle inspection centers in Nonthaburi have had their operating licenses revoked after the Department of Land Transport (DLT) discovered they issued roadworthiness certificates that did not match the actual condition of the vehicles, with some cases involving no physical inspections at all. The regulatory body uncovered these violations during investigations conducted in July and August, leading to severe penalties for those involved.
As a result of the findings, seven supervisors overseeing the operations had their identity cards cancelled, while criminal complaints have been filed against everyone implicated under sections 76 and 158 of the Land Transport Act 1979. These offenses carry potential sentences of up to two years in prison and fines reaching 40,000 baht per violation. Additionally, revoked operators are barred from reapplying for five years, while cancelled inspectors must wait three years before they can regain their status.
This incident has brought the total number of vehicle inspection centers shut down nationwide to 87, prompting provincial offices to implement stricter spot checks and on-site inspections. The DLT emphasized that these measures are critical for public safety and transparency, encouraging citizens who suspect fraudulent practices to report them via a dedicated hotline at 1584.
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