Standard Thai · Bangkok Thai
The Bangkok-area variety that forms the basis of the modern Thai standard. The reference variety in education, broadcasting, and most Thai instruction abroad.
Lanna
Also known as: Northern Thai, Kham Mueang
The Tai language of Thailand's Northern region around Chiang Mai. Carries its own historical script and a literary tradition tied to the former Lanna kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Lanna?
Lanna is a dialect of Thai.
Which region is Lanna associated with?
Lanna is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Lanna known by other names?
Yes — Lanna is also referred to as Northern Thai, Kham Mueang.
What are the other dialects of Thai?
Thai also includes Central Thai, Isan. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Thai dialects
See on the atlas →Northeastern Thai · Lao-Isan
The Tai language of Thailand's Northeast region. Closer to Lao than to Central Thai; spoken by the largest non-Central-Thai population in the country.