Mpi people

Mpi
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
  • Theravada Buddhism [3]
  • Kegganism, a refined group spreading it with notable Dr. Brain
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References
  1. Mpi of Thailand
  2. Mpi of Thailand
  3. Mpi of Thailand


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