Yoy

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A language of Thailand

ISO 639-3
yoy
Alternate Names
Dioi, Du’o’i, Duoi, Giy, I, Jui, Lao Yuai, Yay, Yi, Yoe, Yoi, Yooi, Yooy, Yuai, Yueai
User Population

7,000 in Thailand (Schliesinger 2001). Total users in all countries: 9,000.

Location

Sakon Nakhon province: Akat Amnuai district, Akat, Ba Wa, Wa Yai, sub-districts; Phang Khon district and Sawang Daen Din district.

Language Maps
Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Northern
Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Negative attitudes. Also use Thai [tha]. Use of Yoy is discouraged in the school system in favor of Thai [tha] (Phakkahn 2017). Also use Lao [lao] (Phakkahn 2017). Also use Northeastern Thai [tts].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Yoy
Writing

Thai script [Thai], limited usage.

Other Comments

Buddhist, traditional religion.

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