It oversees the road transport in Thailand, both public and private and has the power to prosecute those who violated the road-related laws.
The emblem of the Department of Land Transport features curved road and rising sun, all under the Rama driving his chariot.
[1] At that time, the Department of Transport was part of the Ministry of Economy.
The Department of Transport was then split into three organisations, including[3] Today the Department of Land Transport maintains the driving licensing and driving education in Thailand, excluding military licences.
The Department of Land Transport also promotes the road safety, both by providing driver education and enforcing the relevant laws.