Due to slave raids and forced population transfers, there are small, scattered villages of Phuan in Sakon and Udon Thani provinces and another area around Bueang Kan, Nong Khai and Loei provinces in Thailand.
Due to slave incursions and compelled population movements, there are small, dispersed settlements of Phuan in the regions of Sakon and Udon Thani provinces and another area around Bueang Kan, Nong Khai, and Loei provinces in Thailand.