Thailand Hill Tribes

The Hill tribe people came over a century ago from China into Thailand and settled in the Northern hilly region. They adopted farming as their profession. Major hill tribes of Thailand include:
- Akha
- Karens / Kariang
- Lahu ( Musor)
- Lisu ( Lisaw)
- Meo ( Hmong)
- Yao ( Mien)

Almost 8 % of Thailand's population consists of Hill Tribes and each of them adds its own color and distinctive culture to the majority Thai society of Thailand.

Here's an introduction to Thailand's hill tribes:

Akha:
They celebrate most major festivals in the open grounds or commons. Women wear black caps covered with silver coins.

Karens ( Kariang, Yang)
The largest of the hill tribes, they live in the foot-hills. Women wear white blouse-sarong combinations, with their hair covered by a white scarf.

Lahu ( Musor)
Skilled in hunting and herbal medicine lore, they enjoy entertainment. Women dress colorfully in turbans and silver earrings.

Lisu ( Lisaw)
These handsome people are the - engineers - among Thailand's Hill Tribes. Villages boasts a bamboo pipe to carry water and other interesting features.

Meo :
Second largest of the hill tribe groups, they worship the sky spirit and have a strict gender division of labor. Their house-fronts slope downwards distinctively.

Yao:

Skilled silversmiths and embroiderers, they originated from China and have their own written script. Their art is prized by art collectors.

You can go trekking up the hills on a visit to these fascinating hill tribes and be exposed to their cultures! A trek group typically comprises 4 -20 trekkers, a cook, two guides, transportation, accommodation, meals and a hike of 4 to 10 days.

Be prepared for an incredible cultural adventure in Northern Thailand!

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