Are UK citizens now eligible to donate blood in Thailand?

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The French woman received enough donors and has returned to France over the weekend. I would like to put you in contact with our blood coordinator on Koh Phangan. He is an American registered nurse. He should be connecting with you via messenger shortly

Russell *******

Hello , that's great news thanks, so pleased she she made it . Thanks for your hard work trying to sort this out, I look forward to hearing from blood coordinator.

Thanks again 🙏

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Russell *******

ok that's fine. I will update you on the outcome.

Many thanks 🙏

Russell *******

ok great. I will do all that with pleasure.

If you have time it might be a good idea to write me a post in Thai language explaining the new law for UK citizens and if they have received authorisation yet . If not, don't worry I will find someone that speaks English. 🙏

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That has to filter down from the Thai Red Cross National Blood Centre to their regional and local blood banks. It's rolling through now..

I'm just not certain which blood banks know. It's really a surprising new change. 💝

If they turn you away... it's because the Thai Red Cross is still in the Roll-out process

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Are you Rh- ? Rh Negative is extremely rare in the Thai population. There is a specific group that manages the Rh Negative donors in Koh Phangan.

Russell *******

Hello, so I have been to the government hospital on koh phangan and asked about donating blood . They said they don't do that at the hospital. I asked if there was anywhere on koh phangan and they suggested I try the First Western hospital, which is private. Can that be correct ?

Many thanks 🙏

Russell *******

I don't know what group I am. I am mixed English and Jamaican if that's any indication. Hopefully I have something rare for everyone else is sake 😃

Thanks 🙏

I think I will pop along to the hospital today and ask them ,if they are able to take UK blood yet . 🙏

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Thank you. It would be wonderful to get feedback on which blood banks the information has been extended to.

If they do let you donate on your UK passport, please do a Photo Op.

Thailand is the front-runner of the non-European/Western countries to Welcome Back Donors from The UK, France and Ireland

Many countries still have this restriction, including Western nations.

Celebrate 🍾 Thailand 🇹🇭 with your passport photo donating blood!

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Yes, At the National Blood Centre in Bangkok. On Henri Dunant Rd. ONLY. At the moment.

Rollout plan to inform the blood banks throughout Thailand is coming shortly. The Thai Red Cross has to disseminate the information throughout the staff.

Russell *******

ok thanks. I will listen out for the possibility nearer to me in koh phangan , I guess it will be in koh samui.

Many thanks and get we can finally help 🙏

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You can donate in KP. I would not know if they have received this information or not. It's current as of 23 Feb, so very recent

Please tell your friends....

Russell *******

ok thanks . I will find out , and yes I will tell everyone I know.

Many thanks 🙏