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 May at the following locations:
May 2: 11am-3pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle Chalong
May 5: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
May 6: 1pm-4pm ‒ The Nai Harn Phuket resort, Rawai
May 6: 1pm-4pm ‒ JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Mai Khao
May 7: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Nuea Khlong district office, Krabi
May 8: 10am-4pm ‒ Phuket International Airport (in the office building, closed for lunch 12pm-1pm)
May 11: 1:30pm-4pm ‒ Pullman Khao Lak Resort, Phang Nga
May 12: 10am-3pm ‒ Botanica Luxury villas head office, Thalang
May 12: 1pm-6pm ‒ Patong Bay Hill
May 14: 9:30am-1pm ‒ MG Dusit Motor Krabi, Mueang district
May 15: 10am-4pm ‒ Toyota Pearl Phuket, Koh Kaew (closed 12-1pm)
May 18: 8:30am-12pm ‒ Koh Lanta District Office, Krabi
May 20: 9am-12pm ‒ Phang Nga Naval Base, Thai Mueang
May 21: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
May 21: 12pm- 6pm ‒ GO Wholesale, Phuket Town branch
May 22: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Maharaj Motor Limited Partnership, Mueang Krabi
May 25: 9:30am-1pm ‒ Khlong Thom District office, Krabi
May 26: 1pm-4pm ‒ Makro Phuket, Thalang branch
May 26: 1pm-4pm ‒ Makro Phuket, Wichit branch
May 27: 1:30pm-4pm ‒ Deebuk Phang-Nga Wittayayon School
May 28: 12pm-6pm ‒ Jungceylon Shopping Center
May 28: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
May 29: 9:30am-12pm ‒ Ammartpanichnukul School, Krabi
May 31: 10pm-3pm ‒ Kusoldham Phuket Foundation, Talat Nuea
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 May. (Update: The Vachira Blood Bank has since released its schedule for May, in English. See image gallery above.)
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)