Phai people
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| Phai |
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| Total population |
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51,000 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Laos, Thailand |
| Languages |
| Phai, Lao, Thai |
| Religions |
| Theravada Buddhism |
The Phai are an ethnic group in Thailand and Laos.
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[edit] Name Variation
The Phai are also commonly referred to as Phay, Thung Chan Pray, Kha Phay,[1] and Prai.[citation needed]
[edit] Language
The Phai speak a language also called Phai, which is a Khmuic language.[1] The Khmuic languages are Austro-Asiatic.[1] There is some debate as to whether the Khmuic languages are of the Mon-Khmer branch, but the majority opinion is that they are not.
[edit] Geographic Distribution
- Population in Thailand: 36,000 in Nan Province[citation needed]
- Population in Laos: 15,000 in Phongsali and Xaignabouli Provinces[1]
[edit] References
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