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PHU ISO 639-3

Phuan

A language of Thailand

ISO 639
phu
Alternate Names
Lao Phuan, Phoan, Phu Un, Phu-uen, Phuon, Poan, Puan
Population
200,000 in Thailand (2006 Mahidol University). Total users in all countries: 307,000.
Location:
Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Phetchabun, Phichit, Prachin Buri, and Sara Buri provinces; Bueng Kan province, isolated area, 1 village south of Bangkok.
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Southwestern
Dialects
None known. Reportedly similar to Northern Thai [nod], Tai Dam [blt], Thai Song [soa], and Lao [lao].
Language Use
Vigorous.
Language Development
Dictionary.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Phuan
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments
Strong sense of identity. Socially prominent group. Relocated to Thailand 1827–1890. The name is also used for Lao [lao] speakers in Thailand. Buddhist, traditional religion.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Lao Phuon
User Population
1,000 in Cambodia (Kev and Ly 2009). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Kev and Ly 2009).
Location
Banteay Meanchey province: Mongkol Borei district, Boung Preang, Kok Thnong, Pong Ror, Pouy Ta Sek, Prey To Teang, Rohat Teak, Sdey Kraom, Sdey Leu, Sranal, and Ta Sal villages.
Language Status
6b (Threatened)
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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Language Name
Phuan
User Population
106,000 in Laos (2000).
Location
Xiengkhoang province: Kham, Pek, and Phou Kout districts.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous)
Other Comments
Name also used for Lao in Thailand. Buddhist.
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Map

Location: Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Phetchabun, Phichit, Prachin Buri, and Sara Buri provinces; Bueng Kan province, isolated area, 1 village south of Bangkok.