The correct phrase is "these people." Here's a detailed explanation:
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"These" is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate items or people that are nearby or in close proximity. It is used for plural nouns, indicating more than one person or thing.
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"People" is a plural noun referring to a group of individuals, usually considered collectively. It's plural because it refers to more than one person.
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When combined, "these people" correctly indicates a specific group of individuals who are nearby or easily identifiable within the context of the conversation.
In contrast, "this people" would be incorrect because "this" is used for singular nouns or singular collective nouns, while "people" is inherently plural. Therefore, "this people" would be grammatically incorrect because it combines a singular determiner with a plural noun.