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King and Queen Receive Phuket Youth After Got Talent Win

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida met with Phuket native Rattikan Amloy, who won America's Got Talent 2026, and her family at Dusit Palace. The family presented the award certificate to the King, who then returned it to her as a keepsake. The meeting highlighted Thailand's pride in the young talent's international achievement.

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At 17:09 on 9 October 2026, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida proceeded to the Amphorn Sathorn Throne Hall in Dusit Palace. They granted an audience to Miss Rattikan Amloy of Phuket, the winner of America's Got Talent 2026, accompanied by her family. The family paid respects and presented the award certificate to the King. In return, the King presented the certificate back to her as a memento and honor for her family.

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