Also Known As:
Aheu, Phon Soung, So, Sotawueng, Kha Tong Luang, Phonsung, So Thavung, Ahlao, Phonesoung, Kha, Tong-luang, Kha Tong Luong, Phi Taung Luang, Ka Tawng Luang, Sach, Tac-cui, Ahao
Dialects & Varieties
East and Southeast Asia
Bradley, David. 2007. "East and Southeast Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 349-424. London & New York: Routledge.
Severely Endangered
40 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~450
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 4
Less than half of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing at an accelerated pace.
4
Speakers
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Ethnic or community population
~1,500
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Ahlao and Ahao are their autonyms.
Location and Context
Countries
Laos and Thailand
Location Description
Laos: southeastern Borikhan Province; Thailand: Sakorn Nakorn Province, Pathum-wapi Subdistrict, 3 villages.
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Other Languages Used By The Community
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Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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