Alternate Names: Khlá, Khlá Don, Khlá Dung, Khlá Phlao, Klá Dong, La Ha, La Ha Ung, Liik, Xá Chien, Xá Khao, Xá Lay
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Qabiao ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5,690 (1999 census). Ethnic population: 8,180 (2009 census).
Language Use: In one village in Son La Province it is moribund, spoken only by those over 50; while in several villages in Lao Cai it is still spoken but potentially endangered (Bradley 2007). Mainly older adults. Those under 50 speak Thai [tha] and dress like the Tai Dam.
Nation of Origin: Viet Nam
Other Comments: La Ha is an official community who live together with the Thai and Kháng. Traditional religion.