{
  "id": 17713262,
  "title": "Thailand Keeps Lifetime Driving Licences Valid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/thailand-keeps-lifetime-driving-licences-valid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T23:56:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/auto/thailand-driving-licence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "BANGKOK – The Department of Land Transport in Thailand has finally put an end to recent rumors that caused widespread panic among older drivers. Officials confirmed this week that they have absolutely no plans to cancel or revoke existing lifetime driving licences. This official clarification brings major relief to many senior motorists across the country. Speculation […] The post Thailand Keeps…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}