Why does Burmese, Thai, Laos and Khmer look similar?

by MinisterforFun
kidhumbeats

I think he means the script/alphabet.

anyways they all have a common ancestor in Devanagari Brahmi...

this might be helpful

and this

Keep in mind that all these cultures are influenced by Buddhism spreading outward from India at some point.

thumbnailmoss

By this, I'm guessing you mean the language?