Fire at cannabis farm brings "pleasure" to locals (2 photos + 1 video)
A fire broke out at a cannabis farm in Thailand on February 13, leaving residents in smoke. 
Photo - screenshot from video taken at the scene
The flames engulfed the second floor of a four-story commercial building where cannabis seedlings were grown in the "Sin City" of Pattaya.
The fire ignited the plants, spreading narcotic smoke throughout the area. Police and firefighters arrived at the scene after receiving a call from the caretaker of the building at 10:06 p.m. Footage provided by Rai77° shows officers wearing masks entering the building.
The walls of the cannabis farm were charred, with only a few plants remaining intact. Local authorities said the fire was under control within 30 minutes. There were no reports of injuries or casualties.
The caretaker of the building believes the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. She said the establishment has a license to grow cannabis. She added that the estimated damage from the fire was around 200,000 baht.
Residents reportedly suffered dizziness and headaches after inhaling the smoke, with some becoming hysterical. 
Cannabis with a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content of less than 0.2 percent was decriminalized in Thailand in June 2022, as a potential cash crop for impoverished farmers. Smoking cannabis is legal in Thailand for personal use in private areas, but remains illegal in public places.
However, incompetent officials are now trying to outlaw recreational cannabis, blaming poorly regulated use for allegedly fueling drug abuse and increasing cases of excessive drug use by tourists. Tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya have faced negative consequences from the legalisation of the drug, with tourists regularly arrested for misbehaving while under the influence of cannabis.
