Lao Lom

For the majority lowland ethnic group of Laos, see Lao Loum.

The Lao Lom (Thai: ลาวหล่ม, pronounced [lāːw lòm]), also called Tai Lom (ไทหล่ม, pronounced [tʰāj lòm]) or Tai Loei (ไทเลย, pronounced [tʰāj lɤ̄ːj]), are an ethnic group in Thailand and Laos.

Lao Lom

Total population
27,000 (est.)
Regions with significant populations
Thailand, Laos
Languages
Thai, Lao
Religion
Theravada Buddhism

Geographic distribution

The Lao Lom have a population of approximately 27,000 spread out over the Loei, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok and Nong Khai Provinces of Thailand. There are also Lao Lom in the Bokeo Province of Laos.

Culture

The Lao Lom are known for a social way of life.

Religion

• Theravada Buddhism

References

• Public Space in Tai-Loei Communities: The Study of Socio-spatial Process^{[permanent dead link]}
• The Relationship Between Language and The Creation of Ethnic Identities of Tai Loei in The Northeastern of Thailand
• Impacts of Land and Forestland Allocation Policy on Livelihood in the Lao PDR: A case study of Pha-oudom District, Bokeo ProvinceArchived January 24, 2022, at the Wayback Machine