Prai people
| 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.[citation needed] 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[citation needed]
- Population in Laos: 15,000 in Phongsali and Xaignabouli Provinces[1]
References
- ^ a b c Ethnologue report for Laos
- ^ Schliesinger, Joachim, Ethnic Groups of Laos, vo. 2, ISBN 974-480-036-4
| Lao-Tai | |
|---|---|
| Vietic | |
| Khmer | |
| Katuic | |
| Bahnaric | |
| Khmu-Palaungic | |
| Hmong–Mien | |
| Tibeto-Burman | |
| Other | |
| General grouping |
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