Phai people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 51,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Laos, Thailand | |
| Languages | |
| Phai, Lao, Thai | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
The Phai are an ethnic group in Thailand and Laos.
Name Variation
The Phai are also commonly referred to as Phay, Thung Chan Pray, Kha Phay,[1] and Prai. In Laos they are also referred to as Htin.[2]
Language
The Phai speak a language also called Phai, which is a Khmuic language.[1] The Khmuic languages are Mon-Khmer.
Geographic Distribution
- Population in Thailand: 36,000 in Nan Province
- Population in Laos: 15,000 in Phongsali and Xaignabouli Provinces[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ethnologue report for Laos
- ↑ Schliesinger, Joachim, Ethnic Groups of Laos, vo. 2, ISBN 974-480-036-4
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