What ethnic groups are there in Thailand?

1, Thais, once known as Siamese, account for 82% of the national population and are the main ethnic groups in Thailand. According to its distribution area and dialect, it is divided into central Thailand, northeastern Thailand, northern Thailand and southern Thailand.

2. The ethnic groups in central Thailand account for about 26% of the national population and are deeply influenced by ancient Mongolian and Khmer cultures. Their social, economic and cultural development is more advanced than other Thais, and the central Thai language is the national standard Thai language. Thais in the northeast of China are called Northeasters for short, accounting for about 30% of the national population, and their language, culture and customs are similar to those in Laos.

3. People from northern Thailand, namely Thai Nguyen, call themselves Kunmeng, which means local people, accounting for about 17% of the national population. During the period from 13 to 18 century, the kingdom of Ranatai with Chiang Mai as the center was established, so it was also called Ranatai.

4. Southern Thais mainly refer to Thais south of Peng Chun County in the southern peninsula. Modern southern Thais are formed by the long-term integration of local Thais, Mongolians, Malays and immigrants from the north and northeast in history.

5. Chinese Thais are descendants of overseas Chinese in Thailand. The Nationality Law of Thailand 19 12 adopts the principle of place of birth, that is, anyone born in Thailand belongs to Thailand regardless of the country of his parents.