A blood donation session is scheduled for today (Mar 2) to mark the start of the March campaign, which will run through Mar 31.
The PRBC has reiterated the ongoing shortage of Rh-negative blood, citing rising demand from tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies in the province.
Everyone who meets the eligibility requirements are encouraged to donate whenever possible.
The PRBC will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout March at the following locations:
Mar 2: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Mar 2: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
Mar 4: 11am-3pm ‒ Premium Outlet Phuket
Mar 4: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Mar 5: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Khao Phanom District office, Krabi
Mar 6: 1pm-4pm ‒ InterContinental Phuket Resort, Kamala
Mar 6: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
Mar 7: 11am-3pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Mar 9: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Muang, Krabi
Mar 10: 1pm-4pm: The Kee Resort & Spa Phuket, Patong
Mar 11: 1pm-4pm: Thap Put District Office, Phang Nga
Mar 12: 10am-3pm ‒ Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Rawai)
Mar 12: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Mar 13: 10am-3pm ‒ Siamese Condominium, Bangtao
Mar 16: 10am-3pm ‒ Phuket9 Estate, Rawai
Mar 17: 9:30am- 1pm: Lam Thap District office, Krabi
Mar 18: 10am-3pm ‒ Banyan Tree Phuket, Cherng Talay
Mar 19: 12pm-6pm ‒ Big C Supercenter, bypass road
Mar 20: 10am-3pm ‒ Mexico consulate Phuket (The Plaza Surin building), Cherng Talay
Mar 21: 11am-3pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle Chalong
Mar 23: 9am-12pm ‒ Thai Mueang District Office, Phang Nga
Mar 24: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Krabi Nakharin International Hospital
Mar 25: 1pm-5pm ‒ Bangkok Hospital Phuket
Mar 25: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Mar 26: 1pm-4pm ‒ Takua Thung District office, Phang Nga
Mar 27: 12pm-6pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle Thalang
Mar 27: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
Mar 30: 9am-12pm ‒ Khok Kloi Farmers’ Group Office, Takua Thung
Mar 31: 1pm-4pm ‒ UWC Thailand International School Phuket
While the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital is receiving donations at its centre at Vachira hospital all this month, the centre has yet to release its schedule of mobile blood donation clinics for the month of March.
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