| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 27,000 (est.) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Thailand,Laos | |
| Languages | |
| Thai,Lao | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
TheLao Lom (Thai:ลาวหล่ม,pronounced[lāːwlòm]), also calledTai Lom (ไทหล่ม,pronounced[tʰājlòm]) orTai Loei (ไทเลย,pronounced[tʰājlɤ̄ːj]), are anethnic group inThailand andLaos. They should not be confused with theLao Loum (lowland Lao), who make up approximately 69% of the population of Laos.
The Lao Lom have a population of approximately 27,000 spread out over theLoei,Phetchabun,Phitsanulok andNong Khai Provinces ofThailand. There are also Lao Lom in theBokeo Province ofLaos.
The Lao Lom are known for a social way of life.