Thai Language
ไทย
Linguistic Classification Thai, also known as Central Thai or Siamese, is a member of the Kra-Dai language family, closely related to Lao, Shan, and other languages spoken in Southeast Asia.
Number of Speakers As of 2020, Thai is spoken by over 69 million people.
Official Status Thai is the official language of Thailand and is used in government, education, and media.
Geographical Distribution While predominantly spoken in Thailand, Thai-speaking communities also exist in neighboring countries and among the Thai diaspora worldwide.