British embassy in Bangkok submitted a petition for a pardon from the King of Thailand to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The embassy supported the petition on the grounds of Miss Cahill's at the time the offence was committed. External links BBC News report Subsequent commentary on the case Film The movie Brokedown Palace is claimed to be loosely based on the exploits of Patricia Cahill and Karen Smith. References English drug traffickers Living people Year of birth missing (living people)