British ornithologist, 53, facing two years in prison over illegal birdwatching tours in Thailand
Published date: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:42:17 +0700A British ornithologist is facing up to two years in prison in Thailand for allegedly running illegal birdwatching tours.
Avian enthusiast Nicholas Upton, 53, from Dartford, Kent, had reportedly been leading holidaymakers on unauthorised tours across wildlife sites in the country's northern and central regions.
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18/12/2025 |
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