Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Thai
Language: Northeastern Thai - (tts)
Alternate Name(s): Isan, Northeastern Thai Sub-Cluster, Northeastern Tai
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada
Country: Thailand
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Population: 1,215,000
Global Population: 1,215,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Thai-Khorat of Thailand, numbering 1,215,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Thai people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Thailand. Their primary language is Northeastern Thai. The primary religion practiced by the Thai-Khorat is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available