Akha tribes of Thailand

Akha is a tribal group who are from the south-west China. In addition to northern Thailand, this tribe is found in China, Laos and Burma. Today there are about 20,000 Akha living in northern Thailand in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai at high altitudes.

There are four main groups in this tribe and that the law U, Law Mi-Mi Pa, and A is Kay. All four groups speak the Akha language, in addition to their dialect. The dialect is spoken by the law of U, the law and IPa Mi is very similar, however, speak a dialect Kay A very special.

The Akha live in houses made of bamboo. You use the herb Cogoni on the roofs of their houses to be built. They built their houses on stilts. Akha villages are generally large consisting of about thirty houses. Their houses are built on the hills, as an attempt to prevent, diseases and epidemics. The main leaders in an Akha village is the spiritual leader or shaman. Akha are animists and live their livesAccording to their beliefs. If a member of the tribe to a non-believer, he / she is usually the country forever.

Akha lifestyle is on the agricultural system. You work hard in the fields and spend more time with their families. They grow rice and a variety of vegetables on the mountains. In addition there are cash crops such as chilli, soy beans, cabbage and tomatoes. Akha women are known for their expertise in weaving. They sell textiles, clothing,Decorative objects made of bamboo, wood and rattan to supplement their meager incomes.