The hill tribes (chao khao, literally ‘mountain people’) are considered non-Thai by the Thai authorities, and live scattered in their own villages among the other ethnic groups. Each hill tribe has ...

Today, many hill tribe villages welcome tourists ... The Future of the Hill TribesThe future of Thailand’s hill tribes lies in a delicate balance between preserving their rich cultural heritage ...

The northern regions of Thailand are home to various hill tribes ... to the Hmong and Akha, these tribes provide diverse experiences. Visitors can stay in rural villages, learn traditional ...

Stateless people and those at risk of statelessness in Thailand have often not registered as Thai or have lost their connection with former countries of origin. Many belong to hill tribes living ...