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Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
The Akha are one of the six hill tribes in the mountainous regions of Northern Thailand. The hill tribes (chao khao, literally ‘mountain people’) are considered non-Thai by the Thai authorities, and ...
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Life In The Mountains: The Enduring Culture Of Thailand’s Hill Tribes
The Akha tribe, for example ... The Future of the Hill TribesThe future of Thailand’s hill tribes lies in a delicate balance between preserving their rich cultural heritage and adapting to ...
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Thousands of stateless people given nationality in Thailand
GENEVA, Dec 1 (UNHCR) – The UN Refugee Agency has welcomed an announcement by the Royal Thai Government that more than 18,000 stateless people have been granted nationality in Thailand in the last ...
Simon Fraser University2y
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Like the other hill tribes in Thailand, the Akha can be distinguished by their clothing and jewelry. Men generally wear loose trousers, a white vest, and a blue jacket. Akha women traditionally wear a ...