The PRBC has reiterated a persistent shortage of Rh-negative blood, citing increased demand linked to tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies.
All eligible donors are encouraged to give blood whenever possible.
The PRBC will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout June at the following locations:
June 2: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
June 2: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
June 3: 9am-3:30pm ‒ Phuket Regional Blood Centre, near Saphan Hin (Queen’s Birthday)
June 4: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Mueang Krabi School
June 5: 1pm-4pm ‒ The Kee Resort & Spa, Patong
June 5: 11am-3pm ‒ Premium Outlet Phuket, bypass road
June 8: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Khao Phanom District office, Krabi
June 9: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
June 9: 1pm-4pm ‒ Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
June 10: 1pm-4pm ‒ Thap Put district office, Phang Nga
June 11: 10am-3pm ‒ Wat Sawang Arom School, Rawai
June 11: 1pm-4pm ‒ Pearl Hotel Phuket, Phuket Town
June 12: 9am-12pm ‒ Ratchaprachanukroh School 35, Phang Nga
June 12: 1:30pm-4pm ‒ Baan Yan Yao Municipal School, Phang Nga
June 14: 8:30am- 3:30pm ‒ Phuket Regional Blood Centre, near Saphan Hin (World Blood Donor Day)
June 15: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Lam Thap District office, Krabi
June 16: 10am-3pm ‒ Phuket9 real estate, Rawai
June 16: 1pm-4pm ‒ Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, bypass road
June 17: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Central shopping centre, Krabi
June 18: 10am-3pm ‒ Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Cherng Talay
June 19: 9am-12pm ‒ Takua Pa Senanukul School, Phang Nga
June 20: 11am-3pm ‒ Big C Super centre, bypass rd
June 22: 9am-12pm ‒ Thai Mueang District office, Phang Nga
June 23: 1pm-4pm ‒ Takua Thung District office, Phang Nga
June 24: 1pm-5pm ‒ Bangkok Hospital Phuket
June 24: 9am-2pm ‒ Krungsri Bank, Ratsada Rd, Phuket Town
June 25: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Krabi Kanchanapisek Wittayalai School, Khlong Thom, Krabi
June 26: 9am-3pm ‒ Mexico consulate Phuket, The Plaza Surin, Cherng Talay
June 29: 9am-12pm ‒ Khok Kloi Farmers’ Group Office, Takua Thung
June 30: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
June 30: 1pm-4pm ‒ Dibuk Hospital, Chao Fa West Rd
The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital also will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout June, at the following locations:
June 2: 10am-3pm ‒ Thepkrasattri Municipality
June 5: 10am-3pm ‒ Limelight Phuket shopping centre, Dibuk Rd, Phuket Town
June 8: 10am-3pm ‒ Thai Watsadu, Thalang Branch
June 9: 10am-3pm ‒ Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa, Patong
June 10: 10am-3pm ‒ Toyota Phuket, Mae Luan Rd, Phuket Town (Thai Hua intersection)
June 11: 10am-3pm ‒ Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
June 12: 10am-3pm ‒ Chalong Municipality
June 14: 10am- 6pm ‒ Limelight Phuket, Phuket Town
June 16: 10am-3pm ‒ Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Patong
June 17: 10am-3pm ‒ Sakhu Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (Sakhu OrBorTor)
June 18: 10am-3pm ‒ Rosewood Phuket Hotel, Patong
June 19: 9:30am-4pm ‒ HeadStart International School
June 22: 10pm-3pm ‒ Wichit Municipality
June 23: 1pm-3pm ‒ The Nap Patong Hotel
June 24: 10am-3pm ‒ The Society Phuket, Cherng Talay
June 25: 10am-3pm ‒ HomePro, Cha Fa West Rd, Wichit
June 26: 10am-3pm ‒ The Oceanic Sportel, Koh Kaew
June 29: 10am-3pm ‒ Phuket Boat Lagoon
June 30: 10am-3pm ‒ Keemala Hotel, 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
The Vachira Blood Bank on the 4th floor of the outpatient building at Vachira Phuket Hospital, on Yaowarat Rd in Phuket Town, is listed as “always open.”
For more information: Tel: 076-361234 ext 1287; or visit Facebook: ธนาคารเลือด รพ.วชิระภูเก็ต (Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank)