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A language of Thailand

User Population

12,600 (2000).

Location

Chiang Mai province: San Kamphaeng district; Lamphun province: Ban Hong, Mae The, Mueang Lamphun, and Pa Sang districts.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Dialects

None known. Phonology reportedly similar to Lü [khb].

Typology

Tonal (6 tones).

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Northern Thai [nod]. Also use Thai [tha].

Language Development

Radio. Dictionary.

Other Comments

Buddhist, traditional religion.