Mal people
The Mal are an ethnic group native to Laos and Thailand. They are one of two sub-groups of the Lua people.
Name Variation
The Mal are also commonly referred to as Madl, Khatin, T'in, Htin, Thin, and Tin.Language
The Mal speak a language also called Mal, which is a Khmuic language. The Khmuic languages are Austroasiatic.Geographic Distribution
- Population in Laos: 23,193 in Xaignabouli Province
- Population in Thailand: 4,700
- Population in United States: Unknown