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Meet the Tai
A schematic map of six Tai peoples: what they call themselves, where they come from and where they live in Thailand today. Compare any two side by side.
How to use it
Tap a people on the map or in the list to read about them, or press "Compare 2" and pick two. A same-word table sits below.
What it teaches
Self-names versus names used by others, homelands, and how close the Tai languages are, citing the dictionary and published studies.
Options
| Option | Values | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| people | Khon Mueang (Tai Yuan) · Tai Lue · Tai Khun · Tai (Shan) · Yong · Tai Nuea | People shown first |
| compare with | none · Khon Mueang (Tai Yuan) · Tai Lue · Tai Khun · Tai (Shan) · Yong · Tai Nuea | Opens compare mode straight away, with g |
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