Thousands of British holidaymakers have swapped the sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol for the cheap booze and breathtaking geography of Thailand in recent years.
Today, Brits account for around 20% of all visits to the country, which has proven keen to welcome foreigners against the tide of anti-tourist rhetoric in Europe.
But British visitors, drawn in by the promise of adventure on a budget, have warned of fresh perils travelling the south Asian country.
In recent months, returning travellers have been stopped at airports accused of trafficking drugs, believed to have been exploited by powerful gangs.
Only last week, a tourist from Manchester was left fighting for his life after allegedly being stabbed and thrown from a car in the notorious hotspot, Pattaya.
