Lao Wiang

Lao Wiang
Total population
52,300
Regions with significant populations
Thailand
Languages
Lao, Thai
Religion
Theravada Buddhism

The Lao Wiang[1] (Thai: ลาวเวียง, pronounced [lāːw wīaŋ]), sometimes also referred to as Lao Wieng, are a Tai sub-ethnic group of the Isan region. Approximately 50,000[citation needed] self-proclaimed Lao Wiang live in villages throughout Thailand, especially the provinces of Prachinburi, Udon Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, and Roi Et with a significant number in Bangkok.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "A Study of Language and Culture of Lao-Wiang in Nong Kop Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province". Archived from the original on 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-05-13.