Ban Tha Ranae may not be in Klong Yai district but if you have made it all the way toTrat province, you should not miss it. Located near the estuary of Trat River, the villagesits right next to a mangrove forest in which there is a site called Lan Tabun whichmakes it unique. Dominated by the cannonball mangrove trees, the ground surface of the area, which can be reached by boat, is covered by an amazingly intricate networkof roots which is so dense that no other trees could grow. It had been four years sincemy first visit to Lan Tabun. During the recent trip there I found cracked and brokenroots at many spots. Obviously, the damage was caused by trampling tourists. It isimportant that the villagers make sure their visitors stay on a designated path.