Lao Lom
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 27,000 (est.) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Thailand,Laos | |
| Languages | |
| Thai,Lao | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
TheLao Lom(Thai:ลาวหล่ม,pronounced[lāːwlòm]), also calledTai Lom(ไทหล่ม,pronounced[tʰājlòm]) orTai Loei(ไทเลย,pronounced[tʰājlɤ̄ːj]), are anethnic groupinThailandandLaos.They should not be confused with theLao Loum(lowland Lao), who make up approximately 69% of the population of Laos.
Geographic distribution[edit]
The Lao Lom have a population of approximately 27,000 spread out over theLoei,Phetchabun,PhitsanulokandNong KhaiProvinces ofThailand.There are also Lao Lom in theBokeo ProvinceofLaos.
Culture[edit]
The Lao Lom are known for a social way of life.
Religion[edit]
References[edit]
- Public Space in Tai-Loei Communities: The Study of Socio-spatial Process[permanent dead link]
- Impacts of Land and Forestland Allocation Policy on Livelihood in the Lao PDR: A case study of Pha-oudom District, Bokeo Province[permanent dead link]
