Tai Khang

A language of Laos

ISO 639: tnu
Alternate Names: Tai Kang, Tay Chieng, Tay Khang
Population: 200. Ethnic population: 1,500 (Schliesinger 2003a).
Location:: Bolikhamxai province: Khamkeut district, Ban Phon Than and Ban Ban Sopkat sub-districts; Nam Hai and Viengthong districts.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Many also use Lao [lao].
Other Comments: Some problem in classification and confusion with Kháng [kjm] of Viet Nam. Buddhist, traditional religion.

Location: Bolikhamxai province: Khamkeut district, Ban Phon Than and Ban Ban Sopkat sub-districts; Nam Hai and Viengthong districts.