Dong Phaya Yen was once known as "Dong Phaya Fai" or "Jungle of the Fire Lord" because this area was once the vast forest where malaria killed most travelers who dared to pass through the woods.
Dong Phaya Yen was once known as "Dong Phaya Fai" or "Jungle of the Fire Lord" because this area was once a vast forest. Malaria and other illnesses killed most travelers who dared to pass through the woods.