Phu Thai

Primary tabs

Amnat Charoen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Yasothon, and Roi Et provinces. Possibly also in China.

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Laos

Language NamePhu Thai

User Population

218,000 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Bolikhamxai, Khammouan, and Savannahkhet provinces; Salavan province: centered in Toumlan district; Champasak and Xiengkhoang provinces.

Alternate Names

Phutai, Putai, Puthay

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Lao [lao].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

Vietnam

Language NamePhu Thai

User Population

209,000 in Vietnam (2002).

Location

Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces.

Alternate Names

Phutai, Putai, Puthai, Puthay

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Thai.

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie].