Thailand’s Koh Samet Fireshow by Hunky Men – If You Haven’t Seen It, You Haven’t Really Been to Koh Samet!!!

Written byGuo Renrong

Do you know what the most popular nighttime entertainment on Koh Samet is? It’s this — the fireshow torch performance. In Taiwan, cool guys might show off by breakdancing, skateboarding, or doing magic tricks, but on Koh Samet in Thailand, the hunks love to show off with "torches." Not only do the hunks love playing with fire, even the kids are copying them — learning the ropes and building their skills from a young age, oh my~ However, the fire in the torch show is ignited with gasoline, so if you get too close, there’s a bit of a pungent gasoline smell.

After all, Koh Samet isn’t like Pattaya or Phuket where you can check out night markets and Muay Thai ladyboy shows. So the torch show is your one must-not-miss option here on the island. And the most impressive torch show on the whole of Koh Samet is right at Ploy Talay Resort & Restaurant. Like most restaurants on the island, you dine right on the beach while enjoying live music from a pub singer — and then watching the fiery torch show.

The torch show usually starts after 8 PM. Once the sun sets, a pub singer performs live to liven up the atmosphere. The Prince (the author’s nickname) thought the volume was really loud — honestly, a bit too noisy for a dining environment — but to wait for the upcoming FIRESHOW, he had to grin and bear it, Up~

While waiting for the torch show to start, the Prince will introduce what delicious dishes he ordered. Ordering is simple — besides having staff take your order at the table, you can also walk straight up to the BBQ counter where prices are clearly marked. Just pick whatever you want to eat.

The Prince saw this plate of pork ribs going for just 200 baht — how could it be so cheap?! If you got this at Fridays in Taipei, it would definitely cost no less than 600 baht. Of course, he didn’t hesitate to order it. Because it was so dark that night, the food photos may not come out too pretty, so please bear with him.

Alright — let the Prince first talk about these pork ribs (top left). As expected, you get what you pay for. Thai pork isn’t as juicy as Taiwanese pork (as mentioned in previous articles), and also, it felt like there was way more bone than meat. The meat was grilled dry — the texture wasn’t very good. He had thought they’d give him some tasty, appetizing Thai dipping sauce to go with it, but instead, they gave him plain ketchup — talk about a misstep in ordering.

And the Thai-style cold seafood noodle salad (top right) — in a tropical country, a refreshing dish like this instantly whets your appetite. And then there’s the must-order curry fried crab (bottom right).
Since shelling the crab was too much hassle, the Prince simply asked the restaurant to do it for him. Here’s a little tip: if you order curry fried crab that still has the shell on, the price might be three to five times more expensive than the shell-off version. Not worth it at all.

After eating and drinking his fill and killing time scrolling through his smartphone, the torch show finally began. Look at that — the Thai hunks treat the torches like juggling props, spinning them around with one in each hand, twirling non-stop. Makes you nervous they’ll slip up and someone might get hurt, Up~

The torch show runs for about half an hour. There’s performance on the beach, then on the main stage, but the most spectacular part is the performance over the water. When the splashes of water catch the torchlight and glow as they scatter in all directions, it’s truly a breathtaking sight. Too bad the camera can’t quite capture that effect — so if you ever get the chance to visit Koh Samet, make sure you see it live with your own eyes.

Restaurant Info:

【Ploy Talay Resort & Restaurant】
Phone: +66-38-664212
Address: Moo4, Tumbol Phe, Amphur Mueng Rayong 21160

Entertainment Reporter ~ Guo Renrong’s Food, Fun & Travel Fan Club