Thailand is a country with many distinct ethnic groups, just like other countries, including the majority Thai and numerous hill tribes living primarily in the mountains of the north. The Thai (or ethnic Tai) and Chinese make up approximately 90% of the nation's population of approximately 67.5 million.
Thailand's population is relatively homogeneous, with more than 98% speaking a Tai language and sharing a common culture. This core population includes ethic Thai (50%), Chinese or partly Chinese (40%), and Malay (5%).
Thailand is a country with many distinct ethnic groups, just like other countries, including the majority Thai and numerous hill tribes living primarily in the mountains of the north. The Thai (or ethnic Tai) and Chinese make up approximately 90% of the nation's population of approximately 67.5 million.
Thailand's population is relatively homogeneous, with more than 98% speaking a Tai language and sharing a common culture. This core population includes ethic Thai (50%), Chinese or partly Chinese (40%), and Malay (5%).