History
Until recently the mountains formed a barrier between the two parts of Thailand - only the railroad from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima and one highway crossed the massif.
Before the construction of the railroad in the beginning of the 20th century, the separation of the two parts of the country was even more distinct.
During the period between 1968-1982 the area around Khao Kho (เขาค้อ) became an occasional battleground. At that time communist insurgents established their base in hidden mountain locations and fought skirmishes against the Thai Army.
Read more about this topic: Phetchabun Mountains
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