Tok Raja (B.E. 2419~2505) was sent to Wat Uttamaram by his parents when he was 12 years old to learn Buddhism and Thai language. He stayed with Archan Lok who was the temple Chief Abbot at that time. Tok Raja had showed great interest in Buddhism and became a "Dek Jom" under the supervision of Bhikkhu (monks) in the temple. Besides, he also learned crafting and construction.
Tok Raja joined monkhood (Bhikkhu) on Jun 15, B.E.2438 when he was 21 years old. After becoming a monk, he stayed at Wat Uttamatam for two phansa and later travelled to Southern Thailand to learn Pali language. He resided at Wat Huaphom Nai in Songkhla and learn Buddhism in greater depth. He also learned "Phrakhatha vertmon" which consists of "Khamphi Mulkachai" and "Khamphi Thammadboth" in Wat Huaporm Nai as well as Vipassana Kammatharn technique in Songkhla for 15 years. In B.E.2449, Tok Raja was appointed Chief Abbot of the Wat for 10 years.
Tok Raja returned to Malaysia and became the Chief Abbot of Wat Mai Suwankhiri for 6 years before he went back to Wat Uttamaram and became the Chief Abbot of the Wat in B.E.2468.
Tok Raja enjoyed good health and was active even at the age of over 80 years old. His health was deteriorating significantly after his trip to Singapore. The news on his health spreads and many people from all over came to visit Tok, including the Sultan of Kelantan. Due to old age, Tok Raja passed away on November 19, B.E.2505, 15 days before the conferment of "Chao Koon" title bestowed to him by the Thai King.
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