This episode introduced notorious drug smuggler Marcus Hilton (aka Marcus James) in Pattaya Prison. He is facing a potential death penalty or life imprisonment for drug dealing. He has already served two years in remand and is locked in his cell 24 hours day as he is classified as a high security prisoner. The program hears from his daughter and former wife. The officers arrive onsite following the recent Bangkok Airways plane crash in Koh Samui that critically injured four Brits and killed the two pilots; the series reveals previously unseen and dramatic rescue scenes with the brave emergency services and diligent tourist police. Meanwhile, three Brit ex-pats complain to the police that they have been victims of a Gold Bullion scam. Finally in Bangkok, meet the famous lady boy Khun Phat who reveals the secrets of why so many British men pay for her companionship. (Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary) M(S,A,L)
Big Trouble In Thailand was broadcast on SBS 2 at Thursday 6 October 2016, 15:50. This episode was initially placed on Thursday 26 March 2015.