Ko Samet nightlife

Catch the sunset from dramatic cliffside locations along the south-west coastline.A fireshow at the renowned Silver Sand Bar on Ao Phai Beach. They are usually held around 10pm, and are biggest later in the week and on weekends when the party crowds come in.

Ko Samet doesn’t have much in the way of shopping beyond basic beach accessories (sarongs, T-shirts, etc). Most hotels have some books to trade or rent, and there are a growing number of hawkers selling books as too.

Bars
Although Koh Samet is not a renowned party island, Haat Sai Kaew and Ao Phai do get their fair share of backpackers, and therefore have their fair share of parties. Everyday on Ao Phai flyers are handed out from the different bars that advertise the drink specials for that night, and might even give you a free drink.

Biggest nights are generally Thursday-Saturday, when more of the backpackers and expats come to the island.  There’s also the usual assortment of Thai beer – Chang, Tiger, San Miguel, Leo, and Carlsberg. Prices are significantly higher than on the mainland, but most bars have some form of happy hour. Alternatively, there’s always the option of buying a 6-pack and sitting on the beach; for non-drinkers there are tropical fruit drinks.