Thai, Northern

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Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Uttaradit provinces.

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Laos

Language NameThai, Northern

User Population

29,500 in Laos (2005 census).

Location

Oudomxai and Xiangnabouli provinces.

Alternate Names

Kam Mueang, Lan Na, Lanatai, Lanna, Lannatai, Muang, Mueang, Myang, “Youanne” (pej.), “Youon” (pej.), “Yuan” (pej.)

Dialects

Nan.

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Lao [lao].

Other Comments

Buddhist, traditional religion.