Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Tai

Language: Lü - (khb)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Mahayana

Country: Thailand

Also found in: China; Laos; Myanmar; United States; Vietnam

Population: 95,000

Global Population: 1,217,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Tai Lu of Thailand, numbering 95,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tai people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,217,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Lü. The primary religion practiced by the Tai Lu is Mahayana Buddhism, the largest major tradition of Buddhism today.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available