Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mon-Khmer

Language: So (Laos) - (sss)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Folk

Country: Thailand

Also found in: Laos

Population: 105,000

Global Population: 283,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The So of Thailand, numbering 105,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 283,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is So (Laos). The primary religion practiced by the So is folk Buddhism, a syncretistic blend of traditional Buddhist practices with elements of magic and superstition.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available