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 | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ambonese Malay
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Thai
|
Official
Working
|
90.3 | 63,000,000 |
|
Angal Heneng
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Tai Dam
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
English
|
No special status | 7.2 | 5,000,000 |
|
Hmong
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Isanzu
|
National
|
— | — |
|
Iu Mien
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Khmer
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Lahu
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Lisu
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Pattani Malay
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Chinese
|
No special status | 1.4 | 1,000,000 |
|
Mon
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Malay (macrolanguage)
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Northern Thai
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Phuan
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Shan
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Tai Nüa
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Northeastern Thai
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Standard Malay
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Lanna
|
National
|
— | — |