Phuket plans parade for America’s Got Talent Season 21 champion Nene
Phuket authorities are coordinating a parade for 16-year-old AGT champion Nene, with officials highlighting potential benefits for youth, tourism and Thai soft power.
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Phuket prepares to welcome America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal
Sixteen-year-old Phuket singer and guitarist Nene Royal is scheduled to return on 27 September after winning America’s Got Talent Season 21 and its US$1 million prize.
Patong receives Platinum-level 2026 local government award
Patong Town Municipality has received the 2026 High Potential Local Government Award at Platinum level in the town municipality category.
UPDATE: Police officer’s mother dies after service-issued Glock 19 discharges in Koh Kaew
A 49-year-old woman died after a 9mm round from her son’s service-issued Glock 19 struck her in the head at a house in Koh Kaew, Phuket.
Cape Panwa Phuket redesigns Panwa Lodge in Tropical Colonial style
The 321-square-metre beachfront residence now features a private pool and interiors combining colonial architecture with tropical design.
Late-night fire show on Bang Tao road concerns Phuket residents
A local Facebook page reported that foreigners gathered on a Bang Tao road late on 24 September, with flaming objects seen and traffic reportedly blocked.
Phuket ranks first in Canadian travellers’ wellness vote
Phuket won the wellness category in Air Canada Vacations’ 2026 Travellers’ Top Picks Awards after receiving the most votes from Canadian travellers.
UPDATE: Phuket maritime activity faces 2–3-metre waves through September 27
A later Thai Meteorological Department warning forecasts 2–3-metre waves in the upper Andaman Sea through September 27 and advises small boats to stay ashore.
Phuket forum opens to promote green cities across southern Thailand
The Thailand Greenest Cities Forum & Expo @ Phuket 2026 is being held from 24 to 26 September, with four statements of intent covering clean energy, food waste, healthcare and green-city development.
American fan helped Nene Royal from Phuket market to AGT win
Sean supported Nene Royal’s America’s Got Talent application after discovering the young musician performing at Phuket’s Naka Weekend Market.
Anutin congratulates Phuket musician Nene Royal on AGT victory
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has congratulated Phuket musician Nene Royal after she won America’s Got Talent, as the government pledged to create more opportunities for young Thai talent.