Big Trouble in Thailand

British sailors party hard when HMS Bulwark docks in Phuket. However, things get nasty when they have a row with a man renting out his jet skis who introduces a gun into the argument. Meanwhile, the tourist police struggle with the growing trend of a hard drug, known to locals as Yaa Baa, that naïve tourists often take in a bid to have a good time.

The cameras revisit the full moon party on the island of Koh Phangan where thousands of gap year students and travelers are partying hard on cheap alcohol. A young British traveler has his head smashed with a brick after a local man tries to steal his friend's passport and more. Meanwhile, Micha faces her big day in court.

Meet notorious drug smuggler Marcus Hilton in Pattaya Prison, a man facing a potential death penalty or life imprisonment for drug dealing. Also, three Brits complain to police they've been robbed through a scam. Finally, we meet famous ladyboy Khun Phat who reveals secrets as to why so many British men pay for her companionship.

In the aftermath of the Koh Samui air crash, cameramen gain access to the footage from the rescue mission and interview many of the survivors. Meanwhile, in Pattaya, tourist cop Howard investigates the exploitation of rare animals by photographers who use them as photo opportunities for tourists.

We go inside Bang Kwang, one of Thailand's most notorious jails, which handles long-sentence and death row prisoners. Back on Koh Phangan, it is time for another full moon party and the tourist police help a group of travelers who have had their bags and passports stolen.

Bangkok police suspect a British couple that have had their possessions stolen from their hotel room are guilty of insurance fraud. Back in Chiang Mai, tourist policeman Robert Brown reveals the trouble the local ladyboys cause with tourists. Meanwhile, in Pattaya Prison, we meet Mike who, after a divorce, came to Thailand and funded his stay by dealing drugs.

Back on the streets of Pattaya, we meet a man robbed and drugged by a prostitute. Back in Bangkok, a British tourist dies after a street robbery. Meanwhlie, three British men discuss the benefits and pitfalls of falling in love in Thailand.

Before this unique episode, never before has anyone been allowed access to film inside the brutal Thai prison service in such detail. Seven prisons are visited to tell the stories of nine British prisoners who share their fascinating insights, stories and lives. Also, get an inside look at the Thai kick-boxing prison competition. The winner gets a free pardon!