Special blood donation sessions will be held on Jan 5 to start the New Year.
PRBC officials warned that Rh-negative blood remains critically scarce, with demand increasing due to tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies in the region.
Eligible donors are urged to donate whenever possible to help meet ongoing demand.
The PRBC will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout January at the following locations:
Jan 5: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Jan 5: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
Jan 7: 1pm-4pm ‒ Takua Pa Hospital, Phang Nga
Jan 8: 1pm-4pm ‒ Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong
Jan 8: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Jan 9: 1pm-4pm ‒ Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Jan 9: 1am-4pm ‒ Siam Makro, Rawai (the second branch)
Jan 10: 11am-3pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle Chalong
Jan 12: 9.30am-1pm: Khlong Thom Ratrangsan School, Krabi
Jan 12: 9.30am-1pm: Khlong Phon School, Krabi
Jan 13: 12pm-4pm ‒ GO Wholesale Rawai
Jan 13: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
Jan 14: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Plai Phraya District office, Krabi
Jan 15: 1pm-4pm ‒ The Title Residencies Naiyang by Beringela
Jan 15: 12pm- 6pm: Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
Jan 16: 9am-12pm ‒ Takua Pa District office, Phang Nga
Jan 19: 9am-12pm ‒ Kapong District office, Phang Nga
Jan 20: 10am-3pm ‒ King Power Phuket (Chao Fah wes rd), Wichit
Jan 21: 1pm-4pm ‒ Andakira Hotel, Patong
Jan 21: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
Jan 22: 10am-3pm ‒ The Thai-Nepali Association, Patong
Jan 23: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Ao Luek District office, Krabi
Jan 26: 9am-12pm ‒ Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak, Phang Nga
Jan 26: 1.30pm-4pm ‒ Seaview Resort KhaoLak, Phang Nga
Jan 27: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
Jan 27: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Jan 28: 9am-12pm ‒ Khura Buri District office, Phang Nga
Jan 29: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Jan 29: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
Jan 30: 10am-2pm ‒ Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
Jan 31: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Krabi Maritime Resort, Krabi
The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital also will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout January, at the following locations:
Jan 5: 10am-3pm ‒ Provincial Electricity Authority, Thalang
Jan 7: 1pm-4pm ‒ Plookpanya School
Jan 8: 10am-3pm ‒ Kathu Witthaya School
Jan 9: 10am-3pm ‒ The Senses Resort & Pool Villas, Patong
Jan 12: 10am-3pm ‒ Cape Panwa Hotel, Wichit
Jan 13: 10am-3pm ‒ Siriyanyon Co Ltd, Phuket Town
Jan 14: 10am-3pm ‒ Toyota Phuket Motors Co Ltd (Mae Luan Rd - Wichit Songkhram Rd Intersection)
Jan 15: 10am-2pm ‒ Muslim Wittaya Phuket School
Jan 19: 10am-4pm ‒ SuperCheap (main branch), Ratsada
Jan 20: 10am-4pm ‒ Thai Watsadu, bypass road
Jan 21: 10am-3pm ‒ Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, Patong
Jan 22: 10am-3pm ‒ Thalang District office
Jan 23: 10am-6pm ‒ Thai Watsadu, Chalong
Jan 27: 10am-3pm ‒ Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, Cherng Talay
Jan 28: 10am-3pm ‒ Karon Municipality
Jan 28: 10am-3pm ‒ Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa, Kamala
To make a donation people are advised:
- Under 60 if a first-time donor in Thailand, with 70 being the upper age limit.
- Ensure you are in good health.
- Get enough sleep the night before.
- No alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to donation.
- Have a healthy, low-fat meal at least three hours before donating.
- Do not donate blood while taking antibiotics to ensure good quality blood.
- Drink plenty of water before arriving to donate blood.
When making a donation, people are advised:
- Bring your ID card to verify your identity each time you donate.
- Complete the registration form upon arrival.
- Undergo a brief health check, including blood pressure and haemoglobin level assessment, and a short meeting with a doctor.
- The actual blood donation process takes less than 7 minutes.
- Enjoy a snack and rest for a few minutes post-donation.
- Drink 3-4 glasses of water.
People can also donate blood directly at the Phuket Regional Blood Centre, located at 38/193 Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd in Talad Neua, Phuket Town.
The centre is open:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday – 8:30am to 8pm
Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays – 9am to 3pm
For more information contact the PRBC:
- Phone: 076-251178
- Mobile: 081-9588854
- Facebook: Phuket Red Cross Blood Donation centre