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How can expats in Thailand donate blood for a critically injured individual?
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May 18, 2024
2 years ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERUPDATE: Vincent is recovering. Thank you to all the Donors. Please donate every 90 days. Avoid Emergencies.
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BANGKOK: Please Donate or Share this Post Now. 20 year old Expat was in a vehicle accident. Needs blood donors immediately. He is in the ICU.
His Mother is here. She told me that there were two units, he needs more.
Vincent Widestaale
HN 01-24-031871
Bangkok Hospital Bangkok (need to donate at Thai Red Cross, BHB does NOT have a blood bank)
O Negative.
Please donate even if you do not know your blood type. Rh-Negative is EXTREMELY Rare in the Thai population. Less than 1 in 1000 are O Negative. Need Westerners to Donate.
Most people do NOT know their blood type. Go anyway. Westerners are the best source. Your Donation will be used by someone anyone. Always Used to Save a Life. The Thai population simply doesn't have Rh-Negative.
Two Places to Donate in Bangkok.
1. The National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd in Bangkok.
📌 [members only]
The National Blood Centre accepts donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪. Special processing for blood.
2. Emporium Mall
(Does not accept donors from the vCJD "mad cow" region.
📌 [members only]
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High Unit Requirement! Go As Soon As Possible and Save his Life.
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Full list of Donor Eligibility criteria is pinned on Thailand RH- Blood Donation and Directions to the Red Cross Blood Bank at the Emporium Mall are pinned on Featured Documents.
Primary qualifications are:
✅ Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand. 70 is upper age
✅ No alcohol 24 hours prior
✅ Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior
✅ Drink Plenty of water 💧
✅ Donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 who lived in the vCJD "mad cow disease" impacted regions from 1980-1996 are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre in Bangkok.
No Appointment is necessary.
✅ Bring ID
✅ Fill out registration form and register
✅ Health Check. Blood pressure and hemoglobin level. Meet with doctor briefly.
✅ Donate blood (less than 7 minutes)
✅ Enjoy a snack and rest for a few minutes
Give the Gift of Life 🎀💝🎁 in one hour of your time.
Thank you 🙏
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BANGKOK: Please Donate or Share this Post Now. 20 year old Expat was in a vehicle accident. Needs blood donors immediately. He is in the ICU.
His Mother is here. She told me that there were two units, he needs more.
Vincent Widestaale
HN 01-24-031871
Bangkok Hospital Bangkok (need to donate at Thai Red Cross, BHB does NOT have a blood bank)
O Negative.
Please donate even if you do not know your blood type. Rh-Negative is EXTREMELY Rare in the Thai population. Less than 1 in 1000 are O Negative. Need Westerners to Donate.
Most people do NOT know their blood type. Go anyway. Westerners are the best source. Your Donation will be used by someone anyone. Always Used to Save a Life. The Thai population simply doesn't have Rh-Negative.
Two Places to Donate in Bangkok.
1. The National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd in Bangkok.
📌 [members only]
The National Blood Centre accepts donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪. Special processing for blood.
2. Emporium Mall
(Does not accept donors from the vCJD "mad cow" region.
📌 [members only]
💝💝💝💝💝💝
High Unit Requirement! Go As Soon As Possible and Save his Life.
💝💝💝💝💝💝
Full list of Donor Eligibility criteria is pinned on Thailand RH- Blood Donation and Directions to the Red Cross Blood Bank at the Emporium Mall are pinned on Featured Documents.
Primary qualifications are:
✅ Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand. 70 is upper age
✅ No alcohol 24 hours prior
✅ Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior
✅ Drink Plenty of water 💧
✅ Donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 who lived in the vCJD "mad cow disease" impacted regions from 1980-1996 are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre in Bangkok.
No Appointment is necessary.
✅ Bring ID
✅ Fill out registration form and register
✅ Health Check. Blood pressure and hemoglobin level. Meet with doctor briefly.
✅ Donate blood (less than 7 minutes)
✅ Enjoy a snack and rest for a few minutes
Give the Gift of Life 🎀💝🎁 in one hour of your time.
Thank you 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
This post appeals for immediate blood donations for a 20-year-old expat, Vincent, who was recently in a serious vehicle accident and is currently in the ICU. The post details the urgent need for blood, particularly O Negative, and encourages Westerners in Thailand to donate their blood through designated centers. The National Blood Centre and Emporium Mall are highlighted as donation locations in Bangkok, with information about eligibility criteria and what to expect during the donation process. There are additional comments providing localized blood donation options in Pattaya and Chiang Mai, along with personal responses regarding eligibility and the donation process.
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Giving it its own reward.Pertti *************
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stupid question but with that name im not surprised 🙄Reply to
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When I get to Thailand I'll be donating my blood every chance I get! I am a negative Rh factor
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scroll up a little bit you see where you can share at my name.Reply to
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Paul ************
I am o negative and live in pattaya..what to do ?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ***********
The Chonburi Red Cross is the closest Thai Red Cross. They have a mobile van that goes to Pattaya and they do a blood drive at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.
Donors are always needed. Particularly Rh-Negative. Please donate every 90 days.
Here is the mobile schedule for May. I post it on Thailand RH- Blood Donation
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Mika ********
If in Chiang Mai where should we go - the Thai Red Cross etc ?
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look in the group Chiangmai News in English. They posted every month some special location for blood donationReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERThey close at 3:30 today. Open tomorrow 9AM to 3:30.
But need to arrive at 2:45 .
Hours are on their Google account
But need to arrive at 2:45 .
Hours are on their Google account
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Mika *******
Chang Mai Red Cross They recently relocated to the Old City
Please donate every 90 days to avoid emergencies
Thank you 🙏 😊 💓
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Mac ****
Doh! I’m O-negative and would totally donate if I was in Thailand right now!
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Mac ***
Please Donate when you return. We ALWAYS have a need for Rh-Negative Donors in Thailand.
Our Advocacy Group is Thailand RH- Blood Donation
There are always patients waiting. It's an Extremely Rare Blood Type here.
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Jack ********
Doners still needed please if you can not donate- share this post! Something so simple May save a life!
Ron *********
I’m O Negative don’t smoke or drink healthy diet but I live in Pattaya. Is there somewhere in Pattaya I can donate today?
Mikael ***********
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hi Ron I have sent you a message in messengerRon *********
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Ron ********
The closest red cross is Chonburi.Chonburi has a mobile van that goes to Pattaya.
Here is the schedule. My Google picture translate isn't working at the moment.
We always need O Negative donors.
The Chonburi Red Cross also goes to the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya every 90 days.
Ron *********
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yes I’d rather donate in Pattaya as it’s more convenient unless I happen to be in Bangkok at the time I have no problem donating up there on my next trip as well Reply to
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@Ron ********
I live in Pattaya and I am interested in donating as well. Every time I have asked at the Bangkok Hospital they tell me come back in 6 months.Thailand *********************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Terary *********
Hi Terary. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is not a Blood Bank. Most hospitals are not blood banks. The Thai Red Cross is the donation location.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya has a blood drive event every 90 days.
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มาร์ค ********
I would want vaxxed free blood, vaccination injuries and deaths are rife 💯 👀
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@มาร์ค *******
Beggars can't be choosers. Blood would be screened for clots but not vaxDamien ********
@มาร์ค *******
vaccinations causing injuries and death are not rifeThey are rare
Please refuse any blood if you ever need it
Don’t back down
Refuse that lifesaving blood even if your dying
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@Damien *******
they are rife if you can't see that that's your problem, I wouldn't ever want that poison blood 💯Reply to
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@มาร์ค *******
Ok when you are dying of blood loss in the ICU I will let the staff know not to give you any blood.มาร์ค ********
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cool 🙏Reply to
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willing to donate but i am O+
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Dindo ********
Here in Thailand O+ is the most needed blood group. 99.9% of the Thai population is Rh-positive. 80% of Westerners are Rh-positive.Your donation is important!
It's just the Rh-Negative rarity that creates emergencies.
Dindo *********
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ok just inform me if needed and where i goThailand *********************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dindo ********
Where are you located?Dindo *********
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but schedule me a day ahead cause I have workThailand *********************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dindo ********
Go when you are available. No Appointment is necessary. I'm an Expat Volunteer. See the information in this post, it should have all you need to know.
Thank you 🙏 😊 💓
Dindo *********
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Prawet bangkokReply to
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Paul *********
* no aspirin in previous 3 days
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ********
Two days. The donor questionnaire is pinned to my Page and at Thailand RH- Blood Donation
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O + work?
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yes it would. Rhesus negative men can receive rhesus positive blood. They would develop anti-Rh antibodies which are of no consequence. Rhesus negative women of child bearing age are a different story. If they develop anti-Rh antibodies, these can cross the placenta and affect her fetus.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ***
Not for this case. However, O+ is always needed too. One of the most important blood types. Please donate too.Chris ****
I see. Well I would have flown up for him but instead will take that knowledge and donate here in phuket. I hope he feels better.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ***
Yes, here in Thailand O+ is the most needed blood group. 99.9% of the Thai population is Rh-positive. 80% of Westerners are Rh-positive.Your donation is important.
It's just the Rh-Negative rarity that creates emergencies. Westerners are the solution 💝
James *********
I've routinely donated blood since I'm 18. Gave 3 times at 64 and never had problem until coming to Thailand at 65 and they don't allow me to donate. I call Bullshit 😔
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Can not share the post...!!!!
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Floris **************
You can share from this Group. Thank you. Most people do not know their blood type, we need more Westerners to donate.
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@Floris **************
that's because this is a private group. You'd have to click into the op's profile and share the post they made from there.Floris ***************
@Brandon ***********
im a member of this group and still cant share only sent to what's app.Josh **********
@Floris **************
You are a member, but the people you want to share it to: are no members.Floris ***************
@Josh *********
shared already via the link belowReply to
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Neil *********
They wouldn’t take my blood because I lived in UK during Mad Cow 😡
Nigel *********
@Neil ********
it's all changed. If you can help go.Neil *********
@Nigel ********
This was 4 months ago.Christopher ***********
@Neil ********
They continue to use old forms. That’s part of the problem. In my case, five years ago, according to their rules at that time, they shouldn’t have accepted my donation. But it’s never been a problem for me. It depends where you go and the staff on the day. Please don’t be put off. There are so few blood donors. Hospitals can’t do anything without blood. It’s so important. You are vital!Thailand *********************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Christopher **********
They still want to know if you are from the Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease region "mad 🐄 ". They are specially processing the blood. Taking Red Blood Cells only, discarding Plasma.
This is why only the National Blood Centre and the Larger Regional Blood Centres are accepting.
Still will see that question on the Form.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Neil ********
Recently Changed. Just Last week at a few additional locations. Trying to get the word out. ******************************************************************
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@Neil ********
all changed now... check with the op,,, made an anouncement last weekReply to
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@Neil ********
Please don’t be discouraged. I disclosed the same as you but it wasn’t a problem. Also, the ‘rules’ about donors over 65 only being allowed to donate every six months (instead of three), not being able to attend mobile collection sessions and requiring additional assessment before donation aren’t universally applied.Thailand *********************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Christopher **********
Anyway, Excellent Point and I will explain why it is on the Form. Thank you
- Preeda Daiyu
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It's all changed.UK 🇬🇧 France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 Welcomed Back at the Main Blood Centre and major regional blood centers
Thailand 🇹🇭 is the third non-European country to remove the restrictions.
Special processing for blood- so only certain large blood banks. See this post.
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That has Changed! UK 🇬🇧 donors now Welcomed Back at Major blood banks.Thailand 🇹🇭 is the third non-European country to remove the restrictions.
Special processing for blood- so only certain large blood banks. See this post.
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