Lao Lom
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The Lao Lom (Thai: ลาวหล่ม, pronounced [lāːw lòm]), also called Tai Lom (ไทหล่ม, pronounced [tʰāj lòm]) or Tai Loei (ไทเลย, pronounced [tʰāj lɤ̄ːj]), are an ethnic group in Thailand and Laos.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 27,000 (est.) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Thailand, Laos | |
| Languages | |
| Thai, Lao | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
Geographic distribution
The Lao Lom have a population of approximately 27,000 spread out over the Loei, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok and Nong Khai Provinces of Thailand. There are also Lao Lom in the Bokeo Province of Laos.
Culture
The Lao Lom are known for a social way of life.
Religion
References
- Public Space in Tai-Loei Communities: The Study of Socio-spatial Process[permanent dead link]
- The Relationship Between Language and The Creation of Ethnic Identities of Tai Loei in The Northeastern of Thailand
- Impacts of Land and Forestland Allocation Policy on Livelihood in the Lao PDR: A case study of Pha-oudom District, Bokeo Province Archived January 24, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
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