This new documentary series explores the ugly side of tourism in Thailand.

But it's not all scandal and sensationalism.

Every year, thousands of Brits flock to Thailand in search of the country's famed abundance of sun, sea and sin.

But a party paradise isn't always on the cards when young tourists misunderstand local customs or fall foul of the country's notoriously tough legal system. Minor misdemeanours can mean grave consequences, and a dream holiday can easily become a nightmare.

The series kicks off in beach paradise Phuket, following the Naval police who try to both keep their personnel out of trouble and ensure that organised criminals don't fleece them out of their pay.

A 21-year-old sailor hires a jet ski and the enraged proprietor claims it came back damaged, demanding an exorbitant payment and brandishing a sniper rifle. Will the dispute turn deadly?

Meanwhile, British traveller Micha ends up spending a night behind bars when she's caught with a small amount of cannabis. Her boyfriend attempts to post bail but, with the authorities demanding a gigantic sum, it doesn’t look good.

A somewhat over-the-top warning for backpackers planning a trip abroad.

Damn I wanna see this, hope I can download it somewhere.

from Bravo??? doubtful Nelis - not exactly major programming!!!

Thailand seems to be more famous as a tourist disaster than anything else these days

how the bloody hell r they gonna stretch it to 8 x 1 hour shows ???

i get the feeling it could get a tad repititive !!!

It's on mininova already.