Thai teenagesinger and guitarist Nene Royalreceived a warm welcome from Thai supporters atLos Angeles International Airport(LAX) yesterday, August 19, as the 16 year old arrived in California ahead of herlive performance on America’s Got Talent(AGT) 2026 Season 21.Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikan Amloy, arrived at LAX with her family at around 5.30pm local time, corresponding to 7.30am today in Thailand.
She has advanced to thelive-show stage of AGT, where she will perform on August 25.Keith Chatprapachai, president of the Thai-American Association of Southern California, presented Nene and her mother with flowers at the airport.
He told them that Thai community leaders and supporters in Los Angeles had gathered to welcome her and show their support.Photo via SiamTownUSSupportersheld welcome signs and cheeredas Nene emerged from the airport.
She thanked the group for the unexpected reception and said she would give her best during the competition.Nene also posed for photographs with supporters before leaving LAX for Hotel Dena Pasadena, where AGT contestants are staying.Keith said the association had earlier met Thai community leaders, officials and representatives from various organisations at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles to coordinate efforts to promote Nene’s appearance.Photo via SiamTownUSThe campaign is encouraging Thai, American and other supporters in the US to vote for her during the competition.
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