Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Shan

Language: Shan - (shn)

Alternate Name(s): Shan Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Thailand

Also found in: Myanmar

Population: 100,000

Global Population: 4,800,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Tai Long of Thailand, numbering 100,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Shan people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,800,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Shan. The primary religion practiced by the Tai Long is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available