Alternate Names: Phounoy, Phu Noi, Punoi, Sinsali
Dialects: Black Khoany, Hwethom, Khaskhong, Mung, White Khoany. Reportedly similar to Bisu ,, Pyen ,, and Mpi ,. Listed dialects may be separate languages.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 35,600 (1995 census).
Writing System: Lao
Nation of Origin: Laos
Other Comments: Glossonym: Phunoi or Phounoy in Laos, Côông in Viet Nam. Traditional religion, Buddhist.