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
22 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Thai
|
Official
Working
|
Overwhelming majority |
|
English
|
No special status | Small minority |
|
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
|
— |
|
Northeastern Thai
|
National
Minority
|
— |
|
Northern Thai
|
National
Minority
|
— |
|
Pattani Malay
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Phuan
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Shan
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Standard Malay
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tai Dam
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tai Nüa
|
Minority
|
— |