Lan Tabun, Ban Tha Ranae community

Ban Tha Ranae: An ecotourism destination where you can explore the root systems of "Tabun" by boat – an impressive, extensive root network of ancient mangrove trees. Highlights and attractions

• Tabun Root Plains: A vast, natural “ground” formed by the tangled roots of centuries-old *Xylocarpus granatum* trees (locally known as *Tabun Khao*) – some of them over 200 years old. These trees have been designated as “national heritage trees”.

• Three Forests Boat Tour: Explore the lush mangrove ecosystem with three different mangrove species – true mangroves (*Rhizophora*), nipa palms (*Nypa fruticans*) and *Tabun* trees – as you cruise through a natural mangrove tunnel.

• Community-oriented activities

• Try the herbal tea “Roi Ru” (Hundred Hole).

• Make a batik fabric from *Tabun* fruit/seeds.

• Play “Mangrove Bowling” with *Tabun* seeds (available at low tide).

• Prepare traditional *Khao Tok* (puffed rice) snacks using antique wooden molds.

• Participate in the reforestation of mangroves and the reintroduction of mud crabs.

Visitor information & contact

• Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 – 17:00.

(It is recommended to check the local tide tables.) (Note: The root area of ​​the *Tabun* [cannonball mangrove] is not visible at high tide.)

• Boat trip fee: 300 THB per boat for 1-2 passengers; 100 THB per person for groups of 3 or more.

(The maximum capacity is 9 passengers per boat; the journey takes about 1 hour.)

• Contact numbers: 081-1616694 (Village Head Saichon) or 081-9839874 (Village Head Thin).

The commune of Ban Tha Ranae in the sub-district of Nong Khan Song, Mueang Trat district, Trat province, is a significant destination for ecotourism and nature conservation in the province.