Home to fascinating tribes, verdant scenery and some of the world's oldest, grandest and most mysterious monuments, Laos & Cambodia pack a phenomenal punch for such small and thinly populated nations. Whether by boat, car or bicycle, exciting discoveries await around every corner. Enjoy friendly locals, delicious food and wonderful resorts tucked away in the quaint corners of old colonial towns on an unforgettable journey through Laos & Cambodia !
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Thailand is home to more than 30 distinct ethnic groups, many of which have their own language, culture and religious beliefs. Even though they represent some of the more common people you will come across during your visit, the ethnic groups listed below are but a small selection of the fascinating people that populate Thailand.
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The Thai can be broken down into various regional groups including the main Thai, northeastern, northern, and southern Thai with their own regional dialects of their mutually intelligible Thai language. |
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The Karen belong to the Sino-Tibetan linguistic family. They are found along most of the length of the Thai Burmese border. Their population is about 350,000 in Thailand, with over four million in Burma. | ||||
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The Kayan Lahwi tribe are the most renowned as they wear ornaments known as neck rings, brass coils that are placed around the neck. These coils are first applied to young girls when they are around five years old. |
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The Lisu are known for their colorful dress. They originated in Eastern Tibet but came from Yunnan in China about 100 years ago. The Lisu tribe is made up of several clans and each clan has its own name or surname. | ||||
