Mr Chestnutt, a chemical engineer who has lived in Asia for 20 years, was not able to gain a work permit while he waited for the appeals to be heard.

BBC: Pilling's Lee Chesnutt 'relieved' to leave Thailand

Mr Chestnutt, a chemical engineer who has lived in Asia for 20 years, was not able to gain a work permit while he waited for the appeal to be heard.

BBC: Lee Chestnutt free to leave Thailand after dispute

The chemical engineer, who has lived in Asia for 20 years, was not able to gain a work permit due to having to wait for the appeal to be heard.

BBC: Lee Chestnutt free to leave Thailand