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The Viral Hits Thailand Spotlight Awards 2026 honored groups and solo artists across T‑Pop, rap, folk and emerging talent. ATLAS won Best T‑Pop Group, Three Man Down took Best Band, BOWKYLION received Best Song for “Naliksai (sign)”, IRONBOY was named Best Rapper, BENZKHAOKHWAN (Benz Khao Khwan) won Best Solo Artist, and MicMac claimed Best Duo. BOWKYLION also won Best Contemporary Luk Thung Artist, while newcomers Focus Yannin, VVV, ily and SLAMDUCK were recognized as New Artists and Rising Stars. In the music industry, Ohm Panthapon Prasaratkit received Best Visionary Music Executive Award and DJ Pha Petch won Best Producer Award, with media outlets FLEX 104.5, TUEN Channel and T‑Pop Stage presented by Pepsi also acknowledged. In acting, Bright Naraphatt, Pat Chayanith and James Supamongkol led the winners, receiving awards for their film and series performances.

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