Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Thai

Language: Thai - (tha)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: Australia; Cambodia; Canada; France; Germany; Malaysia; Singapore; Thailand; United States

Population: 36,500

Global Population: 17,519,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Thai of Myanmar, numbering 36,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Thai people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 17,519,300 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Thai. The primary religion practiced by the Thai is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available