The Akha are one of the six hill tribes in the mountainous regions of Northern Thailand. The hill tribes (chao khao, literally ‘mountain people’) are considered non-Thai by the Thai authorities, and ...

The most prominent of these include the Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, and Mien tribes. These groups have migrated to the region over centuries, some from neighbouring countries such as Myanmar ...

The northern regions of Thailand are home to various hill tribes, each with its language, culture, and traditions. From the Karen to the Hmong and Akha, these tribes provide diverse experiences.

This headdress is a souvenir that tells the story of how politics, tourism, and contact with other cultures have affected the ways of living of the Akha hill tribes in Northern Thailand.