Tai Bueng
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 6,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Thailand | |
| Languages | |
| Thai | |
| Religion | |
.svg){kind=small} Theravada Buddhism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Lao, Thai, other Tai groups. |
The Tai Bueng (Thai: ไทเบิ้ง, pronounced [tʰāj bɤ̂ːŋ]) are an ethnic group in Thailand. They are also referred to as Lao Bueng (Thai: ลาวเบิ้ง, pronounced [lāːw bɤ̂ːŋ]).
The Tai Bueng reside in two villages of Amphoe Phatthana Nikhom (อำเภอพัฒนานิคม) in Lopburi Province.
Culture
The Tai Bueng have maintained their unique culture despite being located in the heart of Thailand and in spite of onerous Thaification policies. Their distinctive dress consists of chong kaben (a type of pantaloon) with a silver belt. In other ways, they are very similar to surrounding Thai people and the Lao from which they descend. The Tai Bueng language and culture has been comparatively little studied.