{
  "id": 1286401,
  "title": "Deva Manor, Bangkok’s historic royal mansion cafe, to close by 31 August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/deva-manor-bangkoks-historic-royal-mansion-cafe-to-close-by-31-august",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T05:37:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/deva-manor-bangkok-royal-mansion-cafe-closing-august-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deva Manor, Bangkok's historic royal mansion cafe, is set to close its doors to the public by August 31, 2026. The 130-year-old mansion, originally built for Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, has been open to visitors for the past six years. The venue announced the closure on its Facebook page, noting that the exact date may still be subject to change. The building, officially known as Phra Tamnak Yai, was completed in 1896 and remained in private ownership until it fell into disrepair in the late 20th century. It was restored over a period of 12 years and reopened to the public in 2020. The current owner, Colonel Fuangwit Aniruththeva, plans to hold farewell events before the estate closes, offering special admission rates to those who wish to visit one last time. The ground-floor cafe remains open daily from 10am to 6pm, while the upper floor is only accessible by prior arrangement.",
  "summary": "Deva Manor, the 130-year-old Bangkok mansion, will close to the public at the end of this month after 6 years of welcoming visitors. The venue announced the closure on its Facebook page, setting the date at around August 31, 2026, while noting the schedule could still change. The building’s formal name is Phra Tamnak Yai, … The story Deva Manor, Bangkok’s historic royal mansion cafe, to close by…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}