Teen Thai Guitarist Wins AGT, Sparks Bangkok Parade
Sixteen-year-old Thai guitarist Nene Royal won America's Got Talent 2026, sparking a massive celebration in Bangkok. On October 4, a victory parade featuring decorated trucks marched through Siam Paragon and central Bangkok, drawing huge crowds that brought traffic to a standstill. Fans praised her talent, chanting her name and celebrating her as a national pride.
Sixteen-year-old Nene Royal, who began playing guitar in Phuket night markets, captured the AGT title with powerful performances of songs like 'Zombie' and 'Seven Nation Army'. Her win triggered a huge homecoming event at Siam Paragon, complete with a parade of decorated trucks that snarled traffic as thousands lined the streets to cheer. Supporters shouted praises in Thai, hailing her as the 'Light of Thailand' and celebrating her as a national rock‑star icon.