Phuan
A language of Thailand
| Population | 200,000 in Thailand (2006 Mahidol). Population total all countries: 306,000. |
| Region | Uthai Thani, Phichit, Petchabun, Lopburi, Singburi, Suphanburi, Saraburi, Nakorn Nayok, Phrachinburi, Udon, Loei; 1 village south of Bangkok. Also in Laos. |
| Language maps |
Northern Thailand, reference number 40 Northern Thailand, reference number 40 Southern Thailand, reference number 40 |
| Alternate names | Lao Phuan, Phu Un |
| Dialects | Similar to Northern Tai [nod], Tai Dam [blt], Thai Song [soa], Lao [lao]. |
| Classification | Tai-Kadai, Kam-Tai, Be-Tai, Tai-Sek, Tai, Southwestern, East Central, Chiang Saeng |
| Language use | Vigorous. Strong sense of identity. Socially prominent group. |
| Comments | Relocated to Thailand 1827–1890. The name is also used for Lao speakers in Thailand. Buddhist. |
Also spoken in:
Laos
| Language name | Phuan |
| Population | 106,000 in Laos (2000). |
| Region | Bolikhamxai, Vientiane, Xiangkhoang, and Houaphan. |
| Language map |
Laos, reference number 49 |
| Alternate names | Lao Phuan, Phu Un |
| Comments | Name also used for Lao in Thailand. Buddhist. |
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