Is Thailand a tropical paradise? This was naively believed by the retired rock musician Tork Henry, filthy rich, impossibly fat and, moreover, married to a supermodel. Beer for breakfast, gin for lunch and whiskey for dinner... Crowds of fans in frank bikini...The best beaches and "call girls" in the world...What's not life? However, the tropical paradise quickly turns into a tropical hell for Torque. His wife was kidnapped by a gang of vile pirates without a ship, but with the most vile intentions. He cannot pay the ransom, not having been put on trial for violating terrorism laws. The US Embassy is inactive. The local police are being helpful beyond reason. Tork understands that he will have to carry out the operation to save his wife alone...