Thai teenage guitarist and singer Nene Royal has received support from a Danish fan as she prepares for the next round of America’s Got Talent in the United States.
Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, recently performed with her band OZONE at Phuket’s Naka Market. The performance drew larger crowds than usual after her successful America’s Got Talent audition, where she received four yeses from the judges. Her audition video has also passed seven million views.
Among those supporting the young musician is Danish music enthusiast Strit Bram. She gifted Nene a vintage Ibanez Musician Series MC300 guitar, which she has regularly used during live performances since receiving it in 2024.
Bram has also previously invited Nene to perform in Denmark.
Speaking to Matichon, Nene said she has continued her normal routine despite her growing international recognition. She is balancing her Grade 11 studies with daily guitar and vocal practice ahead of the next stage of the competition in August.
She also revealed that she has written multiple English-language songs. She plans to release them together with music videos.
Nene’s father, Narong Amloy, said the family has received numerous requests for interviews and television appearances. Some invitations have been declined so she can focus on preparing for the competition.
The family’s recent appearance at Naka Market attracted many fans eager to wish Nene luck before she returns to the United States.
Dear Torben,
While the ARTICLE focused on a young talented Thai artist who has received support from Danish fans in the form of a valuable guitar, I am happy to answer your question 🙂
As for your first question about Nene’s participation on America Got Talent. International participants in US produced entertainment typically apply for either a P-1 visa (for internationally recognized entertainers) or an O-1 visa (for individuals with extraordinary abilities). For Nene’s participation in AGT she could also apply for a short term B-2/B-1 tourist or business visa, which, yes, while hard to get can be quickly granted in special circumstances. Since visa applications are classified as personal information and therefore not publically available, we are unfortunately not able to tell you which of these visas, Nene used for her audition to AGT.
As for your question whether Nene ever went to Denmark and performed, I am happy to let you know, that yes, she did. Nene went to Denmark around the 27th of June 2025 to the 11th of July 2025. While in Denmark she did indeed perform multiple times for different audiences. It is also here she received the valuable guitar from Strit Bram. As for your concerns of Nene’s visa situation, as a Thai citizen intending on performing in Denmark, Nene would have needed a Schengen visa, and while yes, hard to get are easier when the purpose of travel is cultural exchange. And while yes, Nene’s performances do constitute work, when staying in Denmark for less than 14 days, Nene would not need a work permit to perform.
We deeply appreciate your interest and concern in Nene. Please do let us know if you have any further questions on the matter and we will be sure to address them. For now, we encourage you to go listen to Nene’s music, it is really good and she truly is a talented guitarist. We here on ScandAsia wish her the best of luck as she goes further into AGT!
How can a Thai musician take part in a television program in the US? It is extremely difficult for a Thai citizen to get a visa to enter the US.
Your article says the Danish sponsor has previously invited the Thai musician to perform in Denmark.
Did the Thai musician actually go to Denmark and did she perform a concert in Denmark?
It is very difficult for a Thai person to get a visa to enter Denmark. If the Thai musician wants to perform a concert, this is regarded as work. It is very difficult for a Thai citizen to get a work permit in Denmark, even if the Thai person has a Danish sponsor.
There are several aspects of your report which are never explained.
Your report raises more questions than it answers.
Please follow up and give your readers the information which is missing in your report.