The hill tribes in Siam
The majority of the hill tribes in northern Siam are relatively recent immigrations to the region. Only the Karens and the Lawas were settled in the country before the arrival of the Siameses.
The hill tribes form a minority. In 1999, their total population was about 873,700. Apart from the Karens and the Lawas, this group also includes the Miens (Yaos), Lisus, Lahu Shis and the Blue and White Hmongs. While aspects of religious such as Christianity, Buddhism and Islam have been adopted by some hill tribes, animism is still in evidence.
The hill tribes form a minority. In 1999, their total population was about 873,700. Apart from the Karens and the Lawas, this group also includes the Miens (Yaos), Lisus, Lahu Shis and the Blue and White Hmongs. While aspects of religious such as Christianity, Buddhism and Islam have been adopted by some hill tribes, animism is still in evidence.
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