Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Shan

Language: Khamti - (kht)

Alternate Name(s): Khampti, Khamti Shan, Shan Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: India

Population: 200,000

Global Population: 220,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Tai Khamti of Myanmar, numbering 200,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Shan people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 220,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Khamti. The primary religion practiced by the Tai Khamti is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available