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Phuket News August 26, 2026

Nene Royal Earns the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent 2026, Advances to Finals Nene Royal Earns the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent 2026, Advances to Finals

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USA- Nene Royal, a 16‑year‑old guitarist from Phuket, Thailand, has captured the spotlight on America’s Got Talent 2026 after receiving the coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B during the Quarterfinals. The moment secured her a direct path to the finals, bypassing the usual semifinal elimination rounds. Nene’s performance of Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden, […]
Nene Royal Earns the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent 2026, Advances to Finals
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  • Best Tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok: Why Platinum Tailor BKK Is the Top Choice
    by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 7, 2026 at 3:02 pm

    The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Looking for the best tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok? Platinum Tailor BKK is the top choice for custom suits, women’s suits, tailored dresses, shirts, trousers and express tailoring in the heart of Pratunam. Bangkok is famous for fashion and custom tailoring, and Platinum Fashion Mall is one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations. For The post Best Tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok: Why Platinum Tailor BKK Is the Top Choice appeared first on […]

  • Nene Royal to Make Acting Debut as Thai Voice of Billie in Disney’s Hexed
    by Adam Judd on October 6, 2026 at 8:37 pm

    The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK: Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Thai rocker who won America’s Got Talent in 2026, will make her acting debut as the Thai voice of Billie Doe, the lead character in Disney’s animated film Hexed. The singer and guitarist, whose full name is Rattikarn “Praew” Amloy, has been cast in the Thai-language version of the Walt The post Nene Royal to Make Acting Debut as Thai Voice of Billie in Disney’s Hexed appeared first on The Phuket Express. Nene […]

  • Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 Expected to Generate Over 1.4 Billion Baht 
    by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 5, 2026 at 10:31 pm

    The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – Phuket is preparing to host the 2026 Vegetarian Festival from October 9–18, with more than 140,000 visitors expected and at least 1.4 billion baht in local economic activity.Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksmeesangchan stated that the annual festival, locally known as Jia Chai, is a significant cultural tradition that reflects the religious faith and The post Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 Expected to Generate Over 1.4 Billion […]

  • Bangkok Holds Welcome Parade for America’s Got Talent Winner Nene Royal
    by Adam Judd on October 4, 2026 at 5:48 pm

    The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, Thailand: Bangkok fans packed Siam Paragon and the streets around it on Sunday to welcome home Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Phuket singer and guitarist who last month became the first Thai contestant to win America’s Got Talent. The homecoming, billed “Welcome NENE ROYAL: Win The World for Thailand,” was staged by Siam Piwat and The post Bangkok Holds Welcome Parade for America’s Got Talent Winner Nene Royal appeared first on The Phuket […]

  • Phuket Celebrates Nene Royal with Official Welcome after America’s Got Talent Victory
    by Goong Nang Suksawat on September 28, 2026 at 10:57 am

    The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – Phuket Province held an official ceremony on September 27, 2026, to celebrate America’s Got Talent champion Rattikarn “Nene Royal” Amloy and her family, followed by a city parade and a public event for fans. ​The ceremony took place at the Khaw Sim Bee Meeting Hall of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO), led The post Phuket Celebrates Nene Royal with Official Welcome after America’s Got Talent Victory appeared […]

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