Tai languages

The languages of the Tai family are found in Southeast Asia. They were formerly considered to be part of the Sino-Tibetan family, but are now classified independently as the Tai-Kadai family. They may be related to the Austronesian language family.

• south-western group
  • Thai or Siamese (Thailand)
  • Isan or Isaan (Thailand)
  • Lao or Laotian (Laos)
  • Shan language (Burma)
  • Yuan language (Thailand)

• central and northern groups (China)
  • Nung
  • Tho
  • Kam-Sui group
  • Kadai group (China)