Thailand

North Thailand / Chiang Rai / Hill Tribes

Many tribes live around Chiang Rai, Mae Chan, Mae Sai and along the Kok River including Yao, Akha, the Blue and White Maeo, Lisu, Lahu, Lahu Shi, Skaw and Karen. Each group speaks its own language, follows animist customs based on a belief in spirits as well as more recently adopted religious beliefs.




Photo: Hill-tribe village in North Thailand