Although their facial features are somewhat Mongoloid, the Thulunge claim no relation to the Mongolian race. The Thulunge Rai are primarily rice farmers. Unfortunately, they have been limited by insufficient knowledge of technology, causing a poor yield in crops. They farm rice in the low-lying areas, and raise potatoes, maize, wheat, and barley at higher altitudes. The men are responsible for plowing the fields, while the women take care of planting the seeds.
Families often unite to help each other at harvest time.
Farmers trade any surplus crops they may have for needed items such as kerosene and salt. Others supplement their meager incomes through craftwork and tailoring. The Thulunge Rai typically live in stone or wooden houses made with thatched roofs. The houses usually have wooden porches around the outside. Collectively, the Rai are known as very courageous, daring, and fearless people.