The document summarizes a trip to the Klong Toey slum in Bangkok, Thailand on September 5th, 2008. It describes the history and current state of the slum, which originated 50 years ago and houses approximately 80,000 people today. Many residents face issues such as low incomes, fires, drug use, and crime. However, the Duang Prateep Foundation has helped address some of these challenges by providing education, electricity, water, and other services to improve living conditions.