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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Arborists called in to rescue comic islet tree - The Untold Story

The tiny islet known as Koh Khai Hua Roh in Trat is home to a 100-year-old taban tree. (Photo supplied/Jakkrit Waewkraihong)

Arborists have been called in to save the sole taban tree that occupies almost all of a tiny islet known as Koh Khai Hua Roh after it was severely damaged by visitors.

The “comic islet” — the Thai moniker refers to drawings in a popular comic book about a stranded couple — has become a big tourist draw in the eastern province of Trat.

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