Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Tai

Language: Phu Thai - (pht)

Alternate Name(s): Katuern

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Folk

Country: Laos

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Population: 4,300

Global Population: 4,300

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Phutai Joy of Laos, numbering 4,300, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tai people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Laos. Their primary language is Phu Thai. The primary religion practiced by the Phutai Joy is folk Buddhism, a syncretistic blend of traditional Buddhist practices with elements of magic and superstition.

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