The Yoy people are an ethnic group in Southeast Asia.[1][2]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 8,100 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Thailand, Laos, Vietnam | |
| Languages | |
| Thai, Lao, Yoy | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
Other names and spellings
edit- Tai Jo
- Tai Yo
- Tai Yoi
- Tai Yoy
- Dioi
- Giy
- Yooi
- Yuai
- Lao Yuai
- Duoi
- Yoe
- Yooy
Geographic Distribution
edit- Population of 1,300 in Khammouan Province of Laos
- Population of 6,000 in Thailand
- Population of 800 in Vietnam
Religions
edit- Theravada Buddhism (with Animism influence)
References
edit- ^ Hattaway, Paul (2004). Peoples of the Buddhist World: A Christian Prayer Diary. William Carey Library. p. 352. ISBN 978-0-87808-361-9.
More than 8,000 Yoy people live on both sides of the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. The majority-about 7,000-inhabit villages in the north-east Thailand province of Sakhon Nakhon. They are dispersed over three districts: Akat Amnuai, Phang Khon² and Sawang Daen Din.
- ^ Schliesinger, Joachim (2003). Ethnic Groups of Laos: Profiles of Austro-Thai-speaking peoples. White Lotus Press. p. 165. ISBN 978-974-480-037-4.