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 | |
| Elevation | 1,351 m (4,432 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Thailand |
| Coordinates | 14°21′21″N 101°22′37″E / 14.35583°N 101.37694°E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Khao Rom Location in Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Parent range | Sankamphaeng Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | unknown |
| Easiest route | hike or drive up the road leading to the radar station[2] |
History
editKhao 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
editThis 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]
Climate
edit| Climate data for Khao Rom (Khao Khiao), elevation 1,292 m (4,239 ft), (1993–2022) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.3 (73.9) |
24.2 (75.6) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
24.0 (75.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.7 (65.7) |
19.8 (67.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.6 (67.3) |
17.8 (64.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.4 (59.7) |
16.0 (60.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.5 (65.3) |
19.0 (66.2) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.3 (64.9) |
17.7 (63.9) |
16.8 (62.2) |
14.7 (58.5) |
17.5 (63.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 32.9 (1.30) |
66.0 (2.60) |
80.2 (3.16) |
144.6 (5.69) |
305.3 (12.02) |
467.8 (18.42) |
529.3 (20.84) |
848.4 (33.40) |
582.7 (22.94) |
343.9 (13.54) |
41.6 (1.64) |
20.6 (0.81) |
3,463.3 (136.36) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 77 | 76 | 85 | 87 | 91 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 95 | 91 | 85 | 80 | 88 |
| Source: Soil Resources Survey and Research Division[8] | |||||||||||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Google Earth
- ^ Hike to Khao Rom
- ^ "Vetfriends - 621 TCS, Green Hill, Thailand". Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ Khao Khieo RTAB (Green Hill), Thailand Archived 2015-02-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Khao Yai National Park - Thailand Archived 2009-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Khao Yai National Park" Ban Khao Yai by love2wander Archived 2015-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Land Leech at Khao Yai, Thailand
- ^ "การประเมินสถานภาพทรัพยากรดินในพื้นที่เกษตอัตลักษณ์พื้นถิ่น" (PDF). Land Development Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.