Mal people
# Mal people

The Mal are an ethnic group native to Laos and Thailand. They are one of two sub-groups of the Lua people (the other one being the Phai).

## Name Variation

The Mal are also commonly referred to as Madl, Khatin, T'in, Htin, Thin, and Tin.

## Language

The Mal speak a language also called Mal, which is a Khmuic language. The Khmuic languages are Austroasiatic.

## Geographic Distribution

* Population in Laos: 23,193 in Xaignabouli Province
* Population in Thailand: 4,700
* Population in United States: Unknown
