Most scholars agree that the Akha were originally of Tibetan origin. The Akha have a detailed creation epic poem. Long recitations, committed to memory and handed down from parents to children, are essential for continuing the Akha culture. Among the Akha, it is important for a man to be able to memorize his complete genealogy right back to the first man, Sm Mi O. To be unable to do so is considered a disgrace. The Akha genealogy now covers more than 60 generations. They try, often unsuccessfully, to remember the migration routes their ancestors took when they moved from place to place.
Much of the area inhabited by the Akha is in the infamous Golden Triangle, where the nations of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet. The Golden Triangle has long had a reputation as one of the main drug-producing areas in the world. Today, one in ten Akha are said to be addicted to opium. Most of the Akha people live in China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos or Vietnam. Like many abused people in Myanmar, the Akha have crossed the border into Thailand for safety.
Swine and poultry are the most important livestock of the Akhas. They use dogs for hunting and for food.
The Akhas mostly get married around 12 or 14 years old and they live in extended family units averaged about 10 people in each family. An Akha man can take more than three wives.
There are strong bodies of Akha believers in Thailand and Myanmar, but not in Vietnam, China, or Laos. In these countries they cling to their traditional animistic religion that keeps them apart from the living God.
The depravity of man, the culture and the illiteracy cry out for the transforming power of Christ. Would you please pray for the salvation of the Akhas in Thailand?
Pray the Akha people in Thailand and Myanmar will tire of the tragic results of sin and seek the Lord of mercies.
Pray for a genuine spiritual hunger that will lead them to the cross of calvary.
Pray for Akha disciples who will make obedient disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Akha in Thailand.
https://www.sfu.ca/archaeology/museum/exhibits/staff-pick/akha-headdress/the-akha-tribes.html#:~:text=The%20Akha%20are%20one%20of,among%20the%20other%20ethnic%20groups.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akha_people
https://www.thaiakhakitchen.com/akha/
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10223/BM
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Akha |
People Name in Country | Akha |
Pronunciation | AH-kah |
Alternate Names | Ada; Ahka; Aini; Aka; Ak'a; Ekaw; Guoke; Hà Nhì; Ikaw; Ikho; Ikor; Jeu-g'oe; Kaw; Khako; Ko; Ko Phen; Lou Ma; Yani |
Population this Country | 60,000 |
Population all Countries | 683,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 10223 |
ROP3 Code | 100185 |
Country | Thailand | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son provinces. 250 villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Thailand |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son provinces. 250 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
5.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 22.00 %) |
90.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
5.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Akha (60,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ahk Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Akha (60,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ahk Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Akha |
Primary Language: Akha
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1939-1991) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1968-1987) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2001-2002) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Online Audio Scripture | Talking Bibles |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Akha | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Akha | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Akha | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Arian Zwegers - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |