Chao Phraya Suren Rachsena was a son of Phraya Montri and a nephew of Chao Phraya Bodin (Sing Singhaseni), the defense minister and regent of King Rama III. He was also the founder of the Singhaseni Family
He was one of the most important officials during the reign of King Rama V and was rewarded as many as 4,000-rai land from the king.
He donated 48-rai land to establish a temple called “Wat Beung Praya Suren”, which was officially authorized as a legal temple in B.E.2431.
Later he was ordained at the same temple, where he practiced mediation and learnt Dharma.
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