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SHOCKING: Driving licence point deductions to start jan 9 - You Need To See This

National police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas, right, and Chirute Visalachitra, director-general of the Land Transport Department, explain the points deduction system that will take effect for traffic violators starting from Jan 9, 2023, at Royal Thai Police headquarters on Thursday. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

A points deduction system for traffic violations will begin on Jan 9 next year, with the loss of all points resulting in a 90-day suspension of drivers’ licences, according to officials.

Every motorist will have 12 points to begin with but would gradually lose points for violating traffic rules or failing to pay traffic fines, national police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas said on Thursday.

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