Khao Rom

Khao Rom (Thai: เขาร่ม) is a 1,351-metre-high (4,432 ft) mountain in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. It is the highest peak of the Sankamphaeng Range, between eastern Thailand and Isan.

Khao Rom
เขาร่ม
Khao Rom. Meadow close to the summit
Highest point
Elevation1,351 m (4,432 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Thailand
Coordinates14°21′21″N 101°22′37″E [1]
Geography
Khao Rom
Location in Thailand
LocationThailand
Parent rangeSankamphaeng Range
Geology
Mountain typeSandstone
Climbing
First ascentunknown
Easiest routehike or drive up the road leading to the radar station[2]

History

Khao Rom is also known as Khao Khiao (เขาเขียว), also spelt Khao Khieo, and was known as "Green Hill" during the Vietnam War.[3] At that time there was a US military Air Defense Radar Station of the 621 TCS Tactical Control Squadron, Khao Khieo RTAB TH "Dressy Lady", at the top of the mountain which is roughly midway between Bangkok and Korat.[4] This peak should not be confused with other mountains in Thailand having the name Khao Khiao, including one in the same range.

Hiking

This mountain is surrounded by forests and, like a great portion of the Sankamphaeng Range, it is part of the Khao Yai National Park area.[5] The former US radar station is now run by the Royal Thai Armed Forces and is guarded by the military. Although the highest point of the mountain is not accessible to the public, there is a viewpoint near the entrance with beautiful views over the surrounding landscape on clear days.[6]

Land leeches are common in the bushy undergrowth and under the leaves of low branches close to narrow forest paths.[7]

See also

References
  1. Google Earth
  2. Hike to Khao Rom
  3. "Vetfriends - 621 TCS, Green Hill, Thailand". Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  4. Khao Khieo RTAB (Green Hill), Thailand Archived 2015-02-27 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Khao Yai National Park - Thailand Archived 2009-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Khao Yai National Park" Ban Khao Yai by love2wander Archived 2015-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
  7. Land Leech at Khao Yai, Thailand
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