Prai

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A language of Thailand

Location

Nan province: Bo Klua, Chalerm Prakiat, Chiang Klang, Pua and Thung Chang districts.

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Language NamePrai

User Population

28,700 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Xiangnabouli province: Hongsa, Nguen, Phiang, Xiang Hon, and Xaignabouli districts.

Alternate Names

Lao Mai, Lao Prai, Lua Prai, Phai, “Htin” (pej.)

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Lao [lao].

Other Comments

Distinct from Mal [mlf]. There are 9 Lao Prai villages in Hongsa district in Xaignabouli province where the Prai spoken is similar to the Prai spoken in Thailand. More specifically, it is very similar to the ‘Y’ variety of Prai spoken in Thailand. Traditional religion.

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