{
  "id": 10153211,
  "title": "Nene Royal gets warm Phuket welcome after AGT victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/nene-royal-gets-warm-phuket-welcome-after-agt-victory",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:58:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/09/27/nene-royal-gets-warm-phuket-welcome-after-agt-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phuket, 7 September 2026 — Thai teenage singer Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, returned to her homeland after clinching victory on America’s Got Talent 2026. She touched down at Phuket International Airport at 10:50, greeted by family, officials, and fans eager to welcome the 16-year-old performer back home. Nene’s great-aunt, 89-year-old Kaew Phonkerd, made the journey from Chawaet district in Nakhon Si Thammarat to see her beloved granddaughter. \"I’m so happy, the happiest I’ve ever been,\" Kaew expressed. \"If I see Nene, I will hug her because she is my beloved granddaughter. I miss her so much.\"\n\nKaew shared that Nene had visited her back when Nene's mother was ill, making a vow that Nene must win first place at AGT. \"I told her, ‘You have to get No. 1. Don’t miss it,’” Kaew recalled. The family intends to honour this vow with a Nora traditional performance, already in contact with the Nora Phumin troupe for a scheduled event on the 5th. Kaew also reminisced about Nene’s childhood, noting she gave her the nickname “Praew” when Nene was just two months old, and the two have remained close throughout her life.\n\nPhuket authorities have organized a grand welcome event for Nene starting at 16:00 on 27 September, beginning at the Khosimbi Building. The ceremony will see Nene meet provincial officials before taking part in an electric vehicle (EV) motorcade organized by Phuket City Municipality, traversing Limelight Phuket, Phuket Old Town, and other municipal areas before concluding at the Charter Bank intersection. Nene is also set to perform for local residents and fans as part of the celebration. Those interested in joining the homecoming can gather at Limelight Phuket from 17:00 to watch the EV parade through the city. Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom and Deputy Governor Romdon Haji-awae emphasized the province's effort to provide a warm welcome for Nene, allowing residents to celebrate their fellow Phuket native's remarkable international achievement.",
  "summary": "PHUKET — 7 September 2026, Thai teenage singer Nene Royal returned to Phuket after making history by winning America’s Got Talent 2026, with family, officials and fans preparing a warm homecoming for the 16-year-old performer. Nene, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, arrived at Phuket International Airport at 10:50, following her journey from the United […] The post Nene Royal gets warm Phuket…",
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    "Thai teen singer Nene Royal returns to Phuket after AGT victory.",
    "89-year-old great-aunt Kaew Phonkerd greets Nene at Phuket International Airport.",
    "Phuket authorities plan grand welcome event on 27 September."
  ],
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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."
}