“We believe that during a long holiday the demand for blood will be higher while the supply will be less. This is specifically the case for some blood groups,” Porntip Rattajak, Chief of Phuket Region Blood Centre told The Phuket News yesterday (Dec 9).
She also said that as Phuket has so many foreign tourists, some local bloods groups do not meet with foreigner’s demand. Therefore, she is urging for more foreigners to donate.
“Only 0.3 per cent of Rh Negative blood is found in Thais, but 10% is found in foreigners. In addition, our supply of Rh Negative blood is very low all over the country,” she explained.
“During our blood donation campaign being held between December 21 – January 10, we would like to encourage all locals and tourists to donate their blood on the following days and places:
Tuesday December 15 at Angsana Laguna Phuket, Thalang between 10am – 3pm.
Thursday December 17 at meeting room of Deevana Plaza Phuket, Patong between 1pm – 4pm.
Wednesday December 23 at Phuket Rajabhat University between 10am – 5.30pm.
Thursday December 24 at Tesco Lotus Samkong (in front of Uniqlo) between midday – 6pm.
Friday December 25 at Central Festival Phuket between midday – 6pm.
Monday December 28 at Duangjit Resort, Kathu between 10am – 3pm.
Tuesday December 29 at Phuket International Hospital between 1pm – 4pm.
Wednesday, December 30 at PPAO Hospital between 10am – 3pm.
For more information, please call Phuket Region Blood Centre at 076 251178 ext 2 or 081 958-8854.