Chongqing metro begins Thai-language announcements at 3 stations
Chongqing has begun trialling Thai-language announcements at three stations on its urban rail network, as the southwestern Chinese city seeks to make travel more convenient for Thai and other foreign visitors. The pilot service began on 29 September at Chaotianmen, Xiaoshizi and Liziba stations, according to Xinhua. Thai was selected as the pilot foreign language […] The post Chongqing metro…
Chongqing has initiated a trial of Thai-language announcements at three metro stations, aiming to improve convenience for foreign visitors, particularly Thai tourists. The pilot service commenced on September 29 at Chaotianmen, Xiaoshizi, and Liziba stations, according to Xinhua. Chinese and English remain the primary languages for announcements at these metro stops, which serve as crucial transport hubs connecting various routes and tourist spots.
Liziba Station has gained prominence as a tourist attraction due to trains traversing what appears to be a residential building. The selection of Thai as the pilot language is attributed to its popularity among international visitors. The rise in Thai overnight visitors to Chongqing surged by 154.1% year on year up to July, as reported by the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism.
Thailand stands as one of the city's principal sources of inbound tourists. Chongqing's metro authorities will monitor feedback from the pilot program and further enhance services for foreign visitors, as stated by Xinhua.
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