From coming to Bangkok as backpacker and falling in love with the City of Angels, to now being the manager of world-renowned Khao San Road’s most internationally recognised nightclub, Tony Karlsson now finds himself right where he feels he belongs – also reaching new heights in his career after some challenging years. This Swede’s F&B career so far is not without ups and downs within the thriving restaurant and entertainment scene in Thailand. “I fell in love with Thailand, to the extent that I cried during the airport taxi ride when having to return home. They offered Tony a management role and he was able to do his educational training at the same place. That’s why Khao San is good, because whether it’s Monday or Saturday, we always have guests; always at least 500.