Phuan

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A language of Thailand

ISO 639-3
phu
Alternate Names
Lao Phuan, Phu Un
Population

200,000 in Thailand (2006 Mahidol University). Population total all countries: 306,000.

Location

Uthai Thani, Phichit, Petchabun, Lopburi, Singburi, Suphanburi, Saraburi, Nakorn Nayok, Phrachinburi, Udon, and Loei; 1 village south of Bangkok. Also in Laos.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Tai-Kadai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Southwestern
Dialects

Similar to Northern Tai [nod], Tai Dam [blt], Thai Song [soa], and Lao [lao].

Language Use

Vigorous.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Phuan
Other Comments

Strong sense of identity. Socially prominent group. Relocated to Thailand 1827–1890. The name is also used for Lao speakers in Thailand. Buddhist.

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