Nene Royal heads to US with family for AGT live show

On 19 August 2026, 16-year-old Thai singer Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amlai, embarked on a journey to the United States with her family to participate in the Live Show round of America’s Got Talent. The family, consisting of Nene, her father Narong Amlai, her mother Aom, and her younger brother, departed from Phuket International Airport in the morning and flew via Bangkok Airways from Phuket to Suvarnabhumi Airport, before continuing their journey to the United States.

Nene and her family arrived in the US, where Nene will perform at the upcoming America’s Got Talent Live Show on 25 August. The Live Show is a significant stage in the competition, where contestants perform in front of an audience and enter the voting process to advance to the next round. Nene expressed her readiness for the competition, stating that she had rehearsed almost the entire day and was prepared to give her best performance.

She appealed to her supporters, both in Thailand and the United States, to cheer her on and vote for her using the name "Nene Royal." She also expressed gratitude for the continuous encouragement and support she had received so far.

Nene's father, Narong, thanked everyone for their support and expressed his determination to see his daughter succeed in the competition. The family had utilized the insights from Nene's previous two performances to plan her preparation for this round. Additionally, they had kept an element of surprise for the upcoming competition. Before her departure, Nene implored her fans to continue sending encouragement and urged relatives and supporters in the US to vote for her in this crucial round.