Khao Rom () is a mountain in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. It is the highest peak of the Sankamphaeng Range, between eastern Thailand and Isan.
History Khao Rom is also known as Khao Khiao (เขาเขียว), also spelt Khao Khieo, and was known as "Green Hill" during the Vietnam War. 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.Khao Khieo RTAB (Green Hill), Thailand 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.Khao Yai National Park - Thailand 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."Khao Yai National Park" Ban Khao Yai by love2wander
Land leeches are common in the bushy undergrowth and under the leaves of low branches close to narrow forest paths.Land Leech at Khao Yai, Thailand
Climate
See also Khao Yai National Park List of mountains in Thailand
References
External links Get to know Khaoyai Units to operate the TACS