Phuket Governor Honours 16-Year-Old Musician After America’s Got Talent Progress

Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom presented an honorary certificate to 16-year-old musician Rattikarn Amloui, known as “Nene Royal,” at Phuket Provincial Hall on July 15, 2026, recognising her achievements on the international music stage.

The ceremony took place at 2:30 p.m. and was attended by Deputy Governor Romdon Hajiwa, Phuket Education Officer Panna Promwichean, government department heads and representatives from related agencies.

The governor said the certificate recognised Nene Royal as a young musician who had brought recognition to Phuket and Thailand. He described her as a role model for Thai youth, citing her determination, perseverance and efforts to develop her abilities. He also said her achievements could inspire children and young people to pursue their ambitions and bring recognition to their hometown and country.

Nene Royal, a student at Kajonkietsuksa International School in Phuket, began her musical journey at the age of six. She later gained wider attention by sharing her work on social media, where she has more than 3 million followers and more than 100 million likes and views, according to the source.

She has been a featured artist of Enya Music and has won awards in the Overdrive Guitar Contest and the King Power Band Competition.

Most recently, she advanced on the US television talent show America’s Got Talent after performing “Zombie”. The performance received a positive response from the judges and earned four “Yes” votes, allowing her to proceed to the next round.

Nene Royal is also preparing her debut EP as she works toward an international music career. The governor presented the certificate in recognition of her talent, commitment and success, and wished her continued achievement in music.