Good news for runners, cyclists, and fitness enthusiasts! Strava, a tracking and social networking app for sports lovers with over 195 million users worldwide, has taken a significant step to support the growing health trend by adding 10 new languages to its platform — including Thai.
This major update, announced on 25 Mar 2026 GMT+7, now brings Strava’s total supported languages to 24 globally. The 10 new languages target users in various regions; in Asia, these include Thai, Vietnamese, Malay, and Tagalog. In Europe, the additions are Czech, Danish, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Swedish, and Turkish.
How to switch Strava to Thai language If you want to change the app interface to Thai for smoother use, simply update Strava to the latest version via the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Strava typically pulls language data from your smartphone’s system settings, so if your device is set to Thai, the app will automatically switch to Thai.
If your device is set to English but you want Strava in Thai, go to your iPhone Settings, scroll down to the Strava app, select Language, and change it to Thai.
Louisa Wee, Strava’s Chief Marketing Officer, shared that this update is more than just translating menus — it’s about allowing users to fully experience Strava in their native language.
Excitingly for Thai users, this language update is just the start of a global strategy. Strava plans to release localized content, challenges, and new programs tailored specifically for exercisers in each country within this year. Get ready to join fun challenges soon.
Having a Thai menu reduces complexity and makes tracking fitness stats more enjoyable. Regular users can follow over 50 types of activities, connect with friends nearby, send Kudos (cheers), and share stats seamlessly.
For paid members, pro-level features become more accessible with clear explanations, including personalized workout guidance, new route search and planning tools, plus training insights to help you efficiently reach your health goals.
Using a Thai interface simplifies the experience and makes fitness tracking more fun. Here are 5 features Strava recommends for Thai beginners to start using right away:
Set up Privacy Zones: An important safety feature that you might overlook. Now you can easily configure in Thai to hide the start or end points of your workout routes (like home or work) from public maps.
Explore Popular Segments: Want to know where locals run or cycle? Use this feature to find the most popular routes near you, inspiring you to challenge your own records on these favorite paths.
Use Beacon for real-time location sharing: A top safety feature especially for solo exercisers. You can share your live location via message with trusted contacts to let them know where you are while moving.
Join Clubs and Challenges: Find new friends with similar interests by searching for local clubs or participating in Strava’s monthly distance challenges, helping keep your motivation high.
Set Weekly Goals: Gradually improve yourself by setting simple targets like total distance or hours exercised per week. The Thai app version helps you track progress and celebrate small wins clearly.
Whether you’re a casual user enjoying over 50 activity types and social connections or a paid member unlocking personalized advice, advanced route planning, and training insights, you can now enjoy all features fully in familiar Thai. If you’ve found the app difficult or are just starting to focus on health, now is the perfect time to lace up your sneakers and create new records with the Thai interface today.