Living hi: GBMSM narratives of pleasure, risk, and everyday hi-fun (chemsex) navigation in Thailand.

Hi-fun among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) is practiced across Southeast Asia. Yet research remains focused on epidemiological trends and health risks, with limited qualitative work capturing lived experiences, motivations and support needs. These gaps are pronounced in Thailand, where social, legal and cultural structures emphasise control and enforced abstinence over harm reduction and holistic support. This study aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of GBMSM who engage in hi-fun and other types of sexualised drug use, including their strengths an