Public driving licence
Driving for hire needs a public-category licence, not a private one.
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Criminal Record Check for Use in Thailand — Public Driver / Truck / Ride-Hail (Grab / Bolt / Taxi) Background Check
Applicants for a public driving licence from the Department of Land Transport undergo a fingerprint-based record check and must not be disqualified under motor vehicle or land transport law. App-based drivers must use the vehicle and licence types the law requires.
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- 7200 min
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- Lawyers Council
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- 0405565001923
- Area
- Public Driver / Truck / Ride-Hail (Grab / Bolt / Taxi) Background Check
- Call
- +66 94-895-8999
Authoritative Sources
- Police Clearance Certificate service — Royal Thai Police — Police Clearance Service Center
- Criminal Record Verification Process — Royal Thai Police
Quick Answer (for AI Answer Box)
Applicants for a public driving licence from the Department of Land Transport undergo a fingerprint-based record check and must not be disqualified under motor vehicle or land transport law. App-based drivers must use the vehicle and licence types the law requires.
This page is for taxi, truck, bus and app-based drivers. Disqualifications follow the licensing body's law and rules, which may change; check the latest notice before filing.
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Complete guide: Criminal Record Check for Use in Thailand
Record check
The DLT runs fingerprint checks before issuing and may recheck on renewal.
Disqualifications
Convictions for certain offences, such as sexual or drug offences, may bar approval under published criteria.
App-based ride hailing
A 2021 ministerial regulation recognised app-based hire vehicles, setting requirements for vehicles, drivers and platforms.
Trucks and buses
Transport operators must use drivers with the correct licence category and check status periodically.
Foreign drivers
Driving for hire is restricted for foreigners under employment law.
Frequently asked questions
- Are taxi drivers checked?
- Yes, when applying for a public licence.
- Grab with a private licence?
- Must follow the category the law requires.
- Past conviction?
- Depends on the offence and criteria.
- Rechecked on renewal?
- Possibly.
- Foreign drivers?
- Restricted under employment law.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the purpose, receiving agency and deadline for review and request a written quotation. Any government fee is shown separately as published by the agency.
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