Lao Script

Overview

Closely related to Thai, Lao script is more open and round with simpler shapes.

Languages Using This Script

Regions & Countries

Visual Characteristics

  • Loopy and rounded letters
  • No spacing between words
  • Less ornate than Thai, fewer diacritics

Common Mix-ups

  • Thai Script
  • Lao lacks some of the flourishes and markers seen in Thai

Other Things to Know

  • Predominantly used on local signs
  • Less English mixing than in Thailand
  • Simpler roads and older signage are often present

Examples

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