The Paduang are minorities compared to other tribal group in Northern Thailand, prdominantly in the Northwest bordering Burma. It is the sub-group of the Shan found in Burma. They are also known as the Thai Yai due to their dialect which is similar to Thai language.
There are some pockets of Paduang in the vacinity of Mae Hong Son. They are a major tourist attraction with their long-necked women. A tradition of beautifying women by adding brass rings to their necks has been preserved largely for generating tourism. Although the neck appears cruelly elongated, it is the collarbone which has been displaced rather than the stretching and weakening of the neck. Not many had preserved this tradition. A few who possessed this attributed has a valuable asset as they can earn a living touring globally whenever Thai authority went for cutural fair.
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