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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 39. Chapters: Tai-Kadai language stubs, Tai languages, Thai language, Lao language, Isan language, Austro-Tai peoples, Zhuang language, Proto-Tai language, Shan language, Gelao language, Buyei language, Southern Thai language, Northern Thai language, Sui language, Buyang language, Proto-Hlai language, Tai Nua language, Kam-Sui languages, Kra languages, Tai Lu language, Kam language, Proto-Kra language, Lachi language, Ahom language, Khun language, Laha language, Hlai languages, Tai Dam language, Paha language, Maonan language, Qabiao language, Mulam language, Phuan, Lakkja language, Ong Be language, Ai-Cham language, Mak language, Kam-Tai languages, Saek language, Chadong language, En language, Jiamao language, Then language, Ts'un-Lao language, Turung language. Excerpt: Isan language (Thai: , RTGS: phasa isan, ) is the collective name for the dialects of the Lao language as they are spoken in Thailand. It is spoken by approximately 20 million people, which is nearly one-third of the entire population of Thailand, predominantly in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand. There are also large numbers of speakers in Bangkok by migrant workers. It serves as the primary lingua franca of the Isan region, used as a communication medium amongst native speakers and second language speakers amongst various other minority groups, such as the Northern Khmer. There are more speakers of Lao (Isan) in Thailand than in Laos. Although the Lao language is vibrant in Thailand, spoken as the main language in 88% of speakers' households, the language suffers from a lack of alphabet, reduced transmission, and absence in media, official events, and education. The language is also heavily being influenced by Thai, as this is the principal language of writing, education, government, and most official situations and a second language for most speakers. ...
