There are around 9 major hill tribes of Thailand, the different groups are; Karen, Akha, Hmong, Mien, Lahu, Lisu and Palaung. Each has their own unique culture, customs and language and each has their own subgroups.

The Karen are the largest hill tribe group in Thailand, with an estimated population of around 1,000,000.

The Akha migrated to Thailand at the beginning of the 20th Century and now approximately 80,000 live in Thailand.

The Hmong hill tribe (sometimes called ‘Meo’) are the second largest hill tribe group in Thailand. Population of about 122,768

The Lawa due to their long history in Thailand, have been largely absorbed into Thai society. They number about 17,092

The Lahu hill tribe otherwise known as the ‘Muser’, is a Burmese word meaning ‘hunter’ because they are renowned for their superior hunting skills. They number about 84,262.

There are around five main sub-groups of Lahu;

– Red Lahu

– Yellow Lahu

– Black Lahu- the Black Lahu make up about 80% of the Lahu tribe.

– White Lahu

The Lisu make up 4.5% of the total hilltribe population in Thailand. They number about 30,940.

The Palaung are the most recent hill tribe to settle in Thailand

Most of our Abba House girls are from the Hill Tribes. Pictured here are Abba House girls dressed in their traditional tribal dress. Many are from the Akha tribe with quite a few others from Karen, Lahu, Hmong and Lisu tribes.

After decades of missionaries from around the world ministering Christian values and salvation to these various tribes, there has been and continues to be a big change in these cultures for the better and yes it is noticeable. Thankyou everyone for all your sacrificial giving to Glorify Creator God.

This year, four Abba House girls graduated from Sansai, High School. It’s always great to watch our children graduating. We pray that God will continue to bless them and that they will be successful in the future. One of our top scholars has enrolled at a Language College for further study.

Abbahouse celebrating the end of the Thai scholastic year. A treat to Martha’s Moo Katha (Korean BBQ) Restaurant. How they love cooking their own food at this ‘all you can eat’ establishment.

Unfortunately due to another Covid – 19 out break in Chiang Mai, we have not been able to follow up with discipleship or water baptism at the Lamphun Prison, nor at the Detention Centers in Chiang Mai. Please remember them in your prayers.

GOD BLESS AS WE SERVE THE KING OF GLORY TOGETHER -DAVID AND JOYCE MOORE THAILAND