Language NameMon
User Population108,000 in Thailand (2000). 70,000–120,000, total population (Bauer 1984). 1983 census estimated 100,000; about 50,000 L1 speakers (Foster 1972; Smalley 1994). Ethnic population: 200,000 (Bradley 2007a).
LocationKanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Ratchaburi, and Samut Sakhon provinces.
Alternate NamesAleng, Mun, Peguan, Takanoon, Talaing, Taleng
Language UseLow or no usage among long-established groups. Some language shift to Thai. Many also use Thai [tha].
