Koh Lanta - Sea Gypsy Cemetery - Urak Lawoi Community Thailand 2022

Urak Lawoi อูรักลาโว้ย are an Aboriginal Malay people residing on the island of Koh Lanta Thailand. They also reside in several other areas in the region. They are known by various names, including Orak Lawoi', Lawta, Chao Tha Le (ชาวทะเล), Chao Nam (ชาวน้ำ), and Lawoi.

The population of approximately 6,000 speak a language related closely to Malay but influenced by Thai. The Urak Lawoi are one of several southeast Asian ethnicities referred to as "Sea Gypsies" (chao leh in Thai). The local culture has been changing rapidly in recent years with the modern world influencing their way of life.

This part of Thailand is very unique and interesting. The island has so many different things to offer and explore. If you want to see more about these people the museum in old town Koh Lanta has more to offer about their history.

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