Phuan

A language of Thailand

Lao Phuan, Phoan, Phu Un, Phu-uen, Phuon, Poan, Puan

200,000 in Thailand (2006 Mahidol University). Total users in all countries: 316,000.

Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Phetchabun, Phichit, Prachin Buri, and Sara Buri provinces; Bueng Kan province, isolated area, 1 village south of Bangkok.

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6a* (Vigorous).

Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Southwestern

Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Northern Thai [nod], Tai Dam [blt], Thai Song [soa], and Lao [lao].

Language Use

It is likely that Phuan speakers are transitioning to Thai [tha]. Also use Thai [tha].

Language Development

Dictionary.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Phuan

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Strong sense of identity. Socially prominent group. Relocated to Thailand 1827–1890. The name is also used for Lao [lao] speakers in Thailand. Buddhist, traditional religion.

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Cambodia

Language NameLao Phuon

User Population

1,000 in Cambodia (Kev and Ly 2009). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Kev and Ly 2009).

Location

Banteay Meanchey province: Mongkol Borei district, Boung Preang, Kok Thnong, Pong Ror, Pouy Ta Sek, Prey To Teang, Rohat Teak, Sdey Kraom, Sdey Leu, Sranal, and Ta Sal villages.

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Language Use

All also use Khmer [khm].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Laos

Language NamePhuan

User Population

115,000 in Laos (Schliesinger 2003a), based on ethnicity.

Location

Bolikhamxai, Houaphan, Louangphabang, Luang Namtha, and Viengchan provinces; Viengchan Capital City; Xiengkhoang province: Kham, Pek, and Phou Kout districts.

Alternate Names

Lao Phuan, Phu Un

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Lao [lao].

Other Comments

Name also used for Lao in Thailand. Buddhist.

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