Yoy

A language of Thailand

ISO 639: yoy
Alternate Names: Dioi, Du’o’i, Duoi, Giy, I, Jui, Lao Yuai, Yay, Yi, Yoe, Yoi, Yooi, Yooy, Yuai, Yueai
Population: 7,000 in Thailand (Schliesinger 2001). Total users in all countries: 9,000.
Location:: Sakon Nakhon province: Akat Amnuai district, Akat, Ba Wa, Wa Yai, sub-districts; Phang Khon district and Sawang Daen Din district.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Northern
Language Use: Also use Northeastern Thai [tts].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Yoy
Writing: Thai script [Thai], minimal usage.
Other Comments: Buddhist, traditional religion.

Laos

Location: Khammouan province.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened)
Other Comments: Maybe the same as Tai Yo [tyj] of Khammouan province, a Northern Tai language. Buddhist.

Location: Sakon Nakhon province: Akat Amnuai district, Akat, Ba Wa, Wa Yai, sub-districts; Phang Khon district and Sawang Daen Din district.