Hmong Hill Tribes

Slide 1: The Hmong Hill Tribe of northern Thailand Meo

Slide 4:  This tribe, also known as the Meo, are nomads who have communities present across South East Asia as well as China.

Slide 5:  There are believed to be a total of 65,000 Hmong living in Thailand, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Phetchaban.

Slide 6:  There are about four million Hmong living in southern China and this tribe has strong cultural similarities with Chinese people.

Slide 8:  Apart from the cultivation of opium, the Hmong hill tribe are renowned animal breeders who produce good quality ponies.

Slide 9:  In Laos, a significant number of Hmong/Mong people fought against the communist-nationalist Pathet Lao during the Secret War.  When the Pathet Lao took over the government in 1975, Hmong/Mong people were singled out for retribution, resulting in many fleeing to Thailand.

Slide 10: Hmong Meo