Lao Lom
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 27,000 (est.) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Thailand, Laos | |
| Languages | |
| Thai, Lao | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
The Lao Lom (Thai: ลาวหล่ม, pronounced [lāːw lòm]), also called Tai Lom (ไทหล่ม, pronounced [tʰāj lòm]) or Tai Loei (ไทเลย, pronounced [tʰāj lɤ̄ːj]), are an ethnic group in Thailand and Laos. They should not be confused with the Lao Loum (lowland Lao), who make up approximately 69% of the population of Laos.
Geographic distribution
[edit]The Lao Lom have a population of approximately 27,000 spread out over the Loei, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok and Nong Khai Provinces of Thailand. There are also Lao Lom in the Bokeo Province of Laos.
Culture
[edit]The Lao Lom are known for a social way of life.
Religion
[edit]References
[edit]- Public Space in Tai-Loei Communities: The Study of Socio-spatial Process[permanent dead link]
- Impacts of Land and Forestland Allocation Policy on Livelihood in the Lao PDR: A case study of Pha-oudom District, Bokeo Province[permanent dead link]