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Nene Royal Decides to Take AGT Prize as Lump Sum

Thai rock prodigy Nene Royal won America’s Got Talent 2026 and has chosen to receive her prize as a lump‑sum payment. She urged children and adults to chase their dreams through hard work, finding their style, and performing on any stage. Nene says she will keep making music, touring, and staying true to her rock sound.

9 Oct Khaosod

Nene Royal and her father confirmed that she will take the America’s Got Talent prize as a single lump sum rather than yearly installments, noting that the amount may be under $1 million but that is acceptable. Reports say the lump‑sum payout would be roughly US$300,000‑$430,000 (about 9.9‑14.2 million baht) before taxes. She added that she already owns a condo in the Bang Na area that is being decorated, a gift from businessman Thinnapat Jirawann, and she plans to use the prize to further her music career while continuing to perform rock music nationwide.

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Government Minister Labels No-Confidence Debate as Mere 'Democratic Entertainment'

Minister Pharadr Prisananantakul dismissed the opposition's no-confidence motion against 18 ministers as mere "democratic entertainment," urging MPs to follow parliamentary rules and avoid harming outsiders. He said the government can answer all allegations and that the opposition's role is to accuse while ministers must explain, leaving the final vote to individual lawmakers. He warned that accusations of the government seeking to "consume the nation" are overly harsh but noted such fierce rhetoric is customary under Article 151 and must be examined for evidence.

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Police

Thai Officials Probe Chabad Funding After Bangkok Raids

Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is examining donations of around 100 million baht annually to the Chabad Foundation of Thailand following raids at three Bangkok locations over suspected foreign nominee businesses and financial irregularities. The operation on October 8 involved multiple government agencies investigating possible violations of foreign business, land ownership and tax laws. … The story Thai officials examine Chabad funding, 61 company registrations as seen on Thaiger News.

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Weather

Anutin Urges Southern Provinces to Prepare for Floods, Clear Debris

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command, urging officials to focus on remaining flooded areas and accelerate waste removal before the October‑December flood season. He warned southern provincial governors to prepare thoroughly and not to let debris block traffic or waterways. The meeting was held on October 9, 2069, at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

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Regional

Vice Governor Hears Khok Tanod Residents' Eviction Plea

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Regional

Phuket Airport Exceeds Capacity by 38% in 2025

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Weather

Industrial Minister Visits Flood-Hit Amata City, Urges Rapid Aid

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Tourism

Five Hua Hin Hotels Earn Michelin Keys in 2026 Guide

Five hotels in and around Hua Hin have been recognised in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 hotel selection, with two properties receiving the distinction for the first time as Thailand’s total number of recognised hotels increases to 71. The results, announced previously on September 18, highlight the coastal destination’s presence in the country’s hospitality sector. All … The story Five Hua Hin-area hotels recognised among 71 across Thailand as seen on Thaiger News.

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Community

Fei Pat Sees Jackie and Top as Cute Couple

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Gold Price Jumps 550 Baht to 67,100 Baht Today

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Police

Wild Elephant Kills 57-Year-Old Woman in Rubber Plantation

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