Mal people

Mal
Total population
27,893 (est.)
Regions with significant populations
Laos, Thailand, United States
Languages
Mal, Lao, Thai, others
Religion
Theravada Buddhism

The Mal are an ethnic group native to Laos and Thailand. They are one of two sub-groups of the Lua people (the other one being the Phai).[1]

Name Variation

The Mal are also commonly referred to as Madl, Khatin, T'in, Htin, Thin, and Tin.[2]

Language

The Mal speak a language also called Mal, which is a Khmuic language.[2] The Khmuic languages are Austroasiatic.[2]

Geographic Distribution

Religion

See also

Mal Indian People

References

  1. ^ Joachim Schliesinger (2003). Ethnic Groups of Laos, Volume 1: Introduction and Overview. White Lotus. p. 171.
  2. ^ a b c d Ethnologue report for Laos