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Can I opt to be an organ donor in Thailand, and what is the process?

Jake *******
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Can I opt to be an organ donor in Thailand? How does that work?
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Yes, you can opt to be an organ donor in Thailand, and it is encouraged. Registration for organ donation can be done at the Thai Red Cross. There are specific requirements, such as being under 65 years of age for organ donation. Additionally, if you wish to donate blood, you need to meet certain criteria, such as being under 60 years old if you are a first-time donor. It's interesting to note that Rh-negative blood types are extremely rare in Thailand, making blood donation particularly valuable. Some users also discussed challenges regarding donation for foreigners, mentioning that only Thai nationals might be accepted for certain medical studies, possibly due to embassy regulations. Overall, while organ donation is possible, guidelines and restrictions apply.
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Steve *******
Steve *******
Drive during Songkran.
Stephen *********
Stephen *********
If Buddhist I believe they don't allow organ donors
Tom *******
Tom *******
Sell your organs in Israel. You’ll get the best price I’m told.
Jeff ********
Jeff ********
Bathtub filled with ice in bkk’s ghettos should do the trick.
James *********
James *********
I was told NO, only accept Thai bodies
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
@James ********
Have heard this several times James. Thanks for confirming. I think it’s because we need to obtain permission from our Embassies to release our bodies. The inevitable delay can/does render our cadavers unsuitable for study.
Janey ******
Janey ******
I tried to donate my body for medical study some years ago, but when I contacted the place in BKK (maybe Chula Hospital), I was told my body would not be accepted. I still have no idea why not. I don't live in Bangkok, so maybe that could be why. I was 30-something at the time.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
@Janey *****
Thanks for your information! There are most definitely limits of distance from medical school. Also, I know others have been declined due to being foreign (Thai’s only). Almost certainly because we need to obtain permission from our Embassies to release our corpses.
Martin *****
Martin *****
start by renting a motorbike usually
Martin *********
Martin *********
Get into debt with the Mafia.
John ********
John ********
They only accept non alcoholic brains with an IQ above 75. Livers of all sorts accepted
John ********
John ********
It depends on your age and your country that you have come from
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
Must be under 65 years of age.
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Thailand *********************************
Thailand *********************************
Yes. It is encouraged. Particularly because Rh-Negative is an Extremely Rare Blood Type in Thailand, 0.3%

And relatively common in the Western population. About 20%.

You can register at the Thai Red Cross 🩸

You can also donate blood, if you meet the criteria.

Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand

Donors from the UK, France and Ireland who lived in the vCJD "mad cow disease" period in the region from 1980-1996 are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre in Bangkok on Henri Dunant Rd ONLY. Special processing for the blood
Isi *************
Isi *************
@Thailand ********************************
I have 0 neg. but I am in Phang Nga, can I go to the hospital as well?
Thailand *********************************
Thailand *********************************
@Isi ************
Yes, we need you as a Donor.

1 in 1000 Thai people are O Negative. Very difficult to find.

I'm an Expat Volunteer.

You can donate at your nearest Red Cross. Not all hospitals have blood banks. There is one in Phuket and Krabi. I'm not sure exactly where you are.
Kris ********
Kris ********
Ride a motorbike in Bangkok traffic at 5PM
David **********
David **********
Take a trip to China
David *******
David *******
Ride in an airport minibus
Colin *******
Colin *******
Ride a motorbike 😂
Mike *******
Mike *******

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