Khlong Nonsi Temple, Koh Chang looking for a 200-year-old Siraman tree | Trat

Khlong Nonsi Temple, Koh Chang – A 200-Year-Old Legacy | Trat
Khlong Nonsi Temple on Koh Chang is home to an ancient *si-ra-man* tree (a type of wild lychee). Located in the Ban Dan Mai area, the temple serves as a historical landmark, offering evidence that Koh Chang was once a vital trade route and a refuge from monsoons for overseas Chinese merchants.
Khlong Nonsi Temple is an old, locally-established temple of great historical significance.
It is situated in Moo 1, Ban Dan Mai, Koh Chang Subdistrict, Koh Chang District, Trat Province.
Key Information:
• Founding History: The temple was established in 1877 (B.E. 2420) and received its *wisungkhammasima* (official boundary consecration) in 1882 (B.E. 2425).
• Historical Significance: King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) once visited this temple to pay homage to the principal Buddha image in the *ubosot* (ordination hall).
• Notable Features: It houses an ancient *si-ra-man* tree—a species of wild lychee—estimated to be over 200 years old.
• Current Abbot: Phra Nikorn Pamothito (the temple is currently home to 5 resident monks).
Location: Koh Chang Subdistrict, Koh Chang District, Trat Province.