The languages of the
Tai family are found in
Southeast Asia. Britannica claims this language family was formerly considered to be part of the
Sino-Tibetan languages, but that most of the similarities are incidental and that the relationship appears to be false. It also mentions suggestions that the Tai are closer to the
Austronesian languages. At least, I think they should be kept separate until something more definite appears.
- central and northern groups (China)