The Tamoy speak a Mon-Khmer language. Although it has yet to be studied at depth, it may be related to Khmu and Lamet.
A small number of ethnic Tamoy people live in a few villages within the Viangphoukha District in Laos' Luang Namtha Province. Most sources have never listed the Tamoy people in Laos, even though they are known as a distinct ethnicity by themselves and their neighbors.
There are very few Tamoy people in Laos today.
The Tamoy, along with almost every other Mon-Khmer group in Laos, are animists. Theravada Buddhism has also influenced them, although you won't find temples or Buddhist altars in Tamoy villages.
The Tamoy are an unreached people group with no known Christians. Although Protestant missionaries first encountered Mon-Khmer groups in this part of Laos in the 1890s, there is no record of the Tamoy ever having been specifically focused on with the gospel. This is tragic for the Tamoy, as history shows how Mon-Khmer groups often prove highly receptive to Christianity.
The Tamoy people need to hear and embrace that Jesus Christ has power over the entire spirit world, and he wants what is best for us.
Pray for loving workers from nearby tribes to go to the Tamoy people.
Pray the Tamoy would put their trust in Christ and be liberated from the fear of spirit worship.
Pray the Holy Spirit would prompt the Tamoy to search for the truth.
Ask the Lord to make the Tamoy known for their Christlikeness and dedication to God.
Scripture Prayers for the Tamoy in Laos.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Tamoy |
People Name in Country | Tamoy |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 800 |
Population all Countries | 800 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 15236 |
ROP3 Code | 109793 |
ROP25 Code | 307916 |
ROP25 Name | Tamoy |
Country | Laos | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 31 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Luang Namtha province, Viangphoukha district. Source: Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999 |
Country | Laos |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 31 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Luang Namtha province, Viangphoukha district.. Source: Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
100.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Khmu (800 speakers) |
Language Code | kjg Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Khmu (800 speakers) |
Language Code | kjg Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Khmu |
Primary Language: Khmu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1918-2016) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | 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 | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Khmu | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |