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 July at the following locations:
July 1: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Krabi Nakharin International Hospital
July 2: 12pm-6pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle, Thalang
July 3: 1:30pm-4pm ‒ Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa
July 4: 11am-3pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle, Chalong
July 6: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
July 6: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
July 7: 1pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
July 8: 1pm-4pm ‒ Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong
July 8: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
July 9: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
July 9: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
July 10: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Big C Supercenter, Mueang branch, Krabi
July 10: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Mueang Krabi (Phetkasem Rd)
July 13: 9am-12pm ‒ Takua Pa District office, Phang Nga
July 14: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
July 15: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Ao Luek District office, Krabi
July 16: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
July 17: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Plai Phraya District office
July 18: 11am-3pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
July 20: 9am-12pm ‒ Kapong District office
July 21: 9:30am-1pm ‒ The 15th Infantry Division, Krabi
July 22: 10am-3pm ‒ King Power Phuket Complex, Chao Fa West Rd
July 22: 1pm-4pm ‒ Rhom Bho Property Public Company Ld, Rawai
July 23: 9am-11:30am ‒ Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak, Phang Nga
July 23: 1:30pm-4pm ‒ Makro Phang Nga, Takua Pa Branch
July 24: 1pm-4pm ‒ The Thai-Nepali Association, Patong
July 24: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
July 27: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Krabi Maritime Resort, Pak Nam
July 31: 9am-12pm ‒ Khura Buri District Office, Phang Nga
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 July.
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)