Mpi people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (1,500) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Laos, Thailand | |
| Languages | |
| Mpi, Lao, Thai | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
The Mpi are an ethnic group of Thailand.
Geographic Distribution
There are about 1,500 Mpi in the Nan and Phrae Provinces of Thailand. [1]
Origin
The Mpi came to Laos during the 18th century from the Yunnan Province of China. They migrated shortly afterwards to Thailand.[2] They are of Lolo descent.
Language
Approximately 900 of the Mpi still speak their Mpi language. Nearly all of the Mpi speak fluent Northern Thai.
Religions
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