Yong

A language of Thailand

ISO 639: yno
Alternate Names: Nyong
Population: 12,600 (2000).
Location:: Chiang Mai province: San Kamphaeng district; Lamphun province: Pa Sang, Mae The, and Mueang Lamphun districts.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Southwestern
Dialects: None known. Phonology reportedly similar to Lü [khb].
Typology: Tonal (6 tones).
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Northern Thai [nod]. Also use Thai [tha].
Language Development: Radio. Dictionary.
Other Comments: Buddhist.

Location: Chiang Mai province: San Kamphaeng district; Lamphun province: Pa Sang, Mae The, and Mueang Lamphun districts.