This table lists languages spoken in Thailand, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
25 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Thai
|
Official
Working
|
80% · ≈ 57.2 m |
|
English
|
No special status | 27% · ≈ 19.3 m |
|
Northeastern Thai
|
National
Minority
|
24% · ≈ 17.2 m |
|
Northern Thai
|
National
Minority
|
9.6% · ≈ 6.9 m |
|
Southern Thai
|
No special status | 8% · ≈ 5.7 m |
|
Pattani Malay
|
Minority
|
5% · ≈ 3.6 m |
|
Mandarin Chinese
|
No special status | 1.8% · ≈ 1.3 m |
|
Northern Khmer
|
No special status | 1.7% · ≈ 1.2 m |
|
Ambonese Malay
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Angal Heneng
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Chinese
|
No special status | — |
|
Hmong
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Isanzu
|
National
|
— |
|
Iu Mien
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Khmer
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lahu
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lanna
|
National
|
— |
|
Lisu
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Malay (macrolanguage)
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Mon
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Phuan
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Shan
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Standard Malay
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tai Dam
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tai Nüa
|
Minority
|
— |