Chongqing Metro Introduces Thai-Language Announcements
Three major metro stations in Chongqing, China, have launched a pilot program featuring Thai-language announcements to assist Thai travelers.
According to a report by Khaosod English citing Xinhua, the city of Chongqing has officially launched a pilot service providing Thai-language announcements across its urban rail network. Starting September 29, 2026, passengers at the Chaotianmen, Xiaoshizi, and Liziba stations began hearing transit information in Thai.
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the southwestern Chinese city to improve accessibility and convenience for international visitors, with Thai being selected as the primary foreign language for this initial trial. For Thai tourists and residents navigating Chongqing, these announcements are intended to simplify the transit experience at some of the city's most popular locations.
While the pilot program is currently limited to these three specific stations, it represents a growing trend of accommodating Thai speakers in major Chinese transit hubs. Travelers should note that this is a trial service; it remains to be confirmed whether the program will be expanded to include additional stations or other languages in the future. Visitors are encouraged to continue using standard navigation apps alongside these new audio cues to ensure they reach their destinations efficiently.
