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PM Backs Phuket Singer for America's Got Talent

Phuket singer Nene Royal received Thailand's Prime Minister's backing to compete on America's Got Talent, with the government framing her success as part of the country's tourism promotion efforts.

14 Jul The Phuket Express

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Bangkok — Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Surasak Phancharoenworakul, introduced rising star Rattikan Amlai, better known as Nene Royal, to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House this morning. The meeting highlighted the government’s support for young Thai talent making waves internationally, while also tying her success to the promotion of the country’s tourism brand, […] Phuket Youth ‘Ne Ne’ Receives Prime Minister’s Backing to Shine on America’s Got Talent Stage -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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