Bangkok, Sept 24, 2026 (AFP) - Thais hail teen rocker Nene for 'America's Got Talent' win

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2026-09-24

A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show Thursday, sparking celebrations back home -- and praise from her principal. Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, took home the $1 million prize as winner of "America's Got Talent", after wowing judges and viewers with blistering guitar solos and rock ballad shrieks. The teen from the island of Phuke......

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