In the past, Khao Kho served a military stronghold for the communists. However, today it is better known for its tourist attractions. Located in the mountainous province of Phetchabun Province, the cool weather and alpine terrain have earned it the name of The Thai Alps.
Khao Kho was named after the Kho trees that grow in the area. It is located near the Thung Salaeng Luang and Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in the Phitsanulok Province. One of the appeals of this area is that you can visit all three of these places in one trip.
The Khao Kho Palace sits atop Khao Kho. This structure was built for the King. Insides the
compound are many different type of flowers and plants that tourists are invited to see when the King is not in the residence.
 : The International Library is encases in a steel and glass
building shaped like an inverted pyramid. In addition to its many books, there is also a well-apportioned museum which hold artifacts from the area.
: This marble monument, erected in 1982, commemorates the many people that died protecting the country from the communists.
: Located on an adjacent mountain, the Itthi Military base has an exhibition of the tool of warfare used to quash the communist rebellion.
: The Si Dit is a moderate-sized waterfall surrounded by sheer cliffs. This waterfall receives its water from Khao Kho before continuing through the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park.
From the town of Phetchabun, take Highway 21, to the kilometer marker 236, then turn left to Highway 2258 and turn right to Highway 2196 to Khao Kho. The total distance from Phetchabun is thirty-seven kilometers.
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