Thai Australian

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Thai American
Total population

20,608
.10 % of Australia's population
Regions with significant populations
Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia
Languages
Australian English, Thai
Religions
Buddhism
Related ethnic groups
Thai people, Asian Australians

A Thai Australian is an Australians of Thai descent. In 2001, there were an estimated 20,608 persons of Thai descent living in Australia.[1]

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Buddhist temples (Wat) often serve as a civics center for Thai Australians. Many offer classes in Thai language, music and culture for Thais who grew up in Australia. They also serve as a meeting place for cultural festivals like Songkran (Thai New Year).

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