. How were the languages chosen to be considered in the census? Who made
the decision? On what grounds were such decisions made? How has the
thinking of the census officials about language changed?
2. How have "ethnicity" and "nationality" been discussed by census
officials at the NSO? Has there been a change in the decades? If there has
been a change, what is it? What was taken into consideration in making
that change?
3. How was it decided that some "Tai" languages were counted in the
census, while others were not? Specifically, what was the discussion
surrounding "Thai-Lao" or "Thai Isaan"? How and why did it seem that there
languages were not counted?
Marten's father asked me to assist Marten as much as I could as I have
published some articles on the question of identity. I live in Khon Kaen
but will be coming back to Bangkok to assist Marten during his last two
days of research--Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th of this month.
Would it be possible for us to meet with you and any relevant persons on
Monday, the 19th, at 9:30 a.m.?
Thank you for your assistance in this matter and we look forward to
hearing from you.