Peopling of Laos - Burmese Infusion During The Ayutthaya Period

Burmese Infusion During The Ayutthaya Period

Historical evidence suggests that Burmese intermarriage with the Tai in Thailand likely occurred during the Burmese occupation of Ayutthaya. These Burmese invaders from the Pagan Kingdom were largely of Tibeto-Burman ethnicity, particularly members of the Bamar people, (with an infusion of indigenous Southeast Asian Mon–Khmer ancestry).

Read more about this topic:  Peopling Of Laos

Famous quotes containing the word period:

    “Unless your baby becomes uncomfortable and tries to push away, don’t worry that you’re cuddling too much. That way, when she reaches adolescence and goes through a normal period of being terribly embarrassed even to be seen with you in public, you’ll have some memories to tide you over until she comes around again.”
    —Lawrence Kutner (20th century)