I must hasten to add that when these areas are trying to market themselves as being Swiss, it is because of their natural beauty. They don’t want to be associated with the “Swiss village” Baan Jaarn (in Roi Et) that earned its moniker because around 20% of the village’s households have at least one Swiss son-in-law. The resulting influx of Swiss Francs has led to many design changes so many houses in the village now vaguely resemble Swiss houses.
Sorry for the digression.
You certainly won’t find any snowcapped mountain peaks in Khao Kho, but by Thai standards, it gets very cold during November-February. Visitors from Bangkok can thus “rough it out” a bit at the many resorts in the area. Often, early risers can experience dense mist in the valley. So, if you stay on the ridges and peaks, it is like you are looking down on clouds.
Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok - Lom Sak) is one of the main access routes. Along it, you can stop and enjoy the view at a coffee shop with tons of Americana trinkets.
Or you can stop a http://www.ilovekhaokho.com/ - a resort squarely aimed at young Bangkokians that come to “experience nature” including a children's zoo where even teenagers seem to enjoy playing with pet farm animals.
Or you can stop a http://www.ilovekhaokho.com/ - a resort squarely aimed at young Bangkokians that come to “experience nature” including a children's zoo where even teenagers seem to enjoy playing with pet farm animals.
Personally, I certainly prefer Khao Kho to Wang Nam Khieo, but it is much further from Bangkok, so getting there requires more effort.
