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Phuket Concert Sends Off Teen Star Before America's Got Talent Live Shows

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A packed crowd of thousands of Thai and foreign fans gathered at Naka Market in Phuket's Wichit subdistrict on August 16 at 20:55 to give a farewell send-off to Nene Royal before she heads to America to compete in the live shows of America's Got Talent Season 21. Nene Royal, the 16-year-old international school scholarship student from Phuket whose real name is Ratthikarn Amloy, has successfully secured her spot among the final 44 global contestants in the live round.

Performing alongside the band Ozone, Nene Royal showcased a selection of classic international songs during the 90-minute concert, with fans continuously presenting her with bouquets of flowers throughout the performance. She departs for the United States on August 21 to compete in the live shows scheduled for August 25, 2026.

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