How can expats in Thailand help with the blood donation needs for an accident victim in Hat Yai?

Jun 16, 2024
6 months ago
Bangkok/Songkla/Hat Yai: Child in a Motorcycle Accident in Hat Yai. ๐Ÿ’

Even if you do not know your blood type, please donate. Rh-Negative is NOT a rare blood type in the Western population, it is extremely Rare in the Thai population.

Someone will need your donation anyway.

Donate at National Blood centre

[members only]

Songkla Red Cross [members only]

Or

Hat Yai

[members only]

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Urgent Call for International Community participation. All blood types needed and are used.

Did you know that the Western population has a relatively high percentage of Rh-Negative? 22% to 15% depending on the region. Blood type is Genetic. This is an EXTREMELY Rare Blood Type in the Thai population. Less than 0.3%.

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Full list of Donor Eligibility criteria is pinned on Thailand RH- Blood Donation

Primary qualifications are:

โœ… Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand. 70 is upper age

โœ… No alcohol 24 hours prior

โœ… Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior

โœ… Drink Plenty of water ๐Ÿ’ง

โœ… Donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who lived in the vCJD "mad cow disease" impacted regions from 1980-1996 are Welcomed Back at the Songkla Regional Blood Centre and the National Blood Centre in Bangkok

โœ… Bring ID

โœ… Fill out registration form and register

โœ… Health Check. Blood pressure and hemoglobin level. Meet with doctor briefly.

โœ… Donate blood (less than 7 minutes)

โœ… Enjoy a snack and rest for a few minutes

Give the Gift of Life ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ in one hour of your time.

Thank you ๐Ÿ™
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A call for blood donations is being made for a child who suffered a motorcycle accident in Hat Yai. The message emphasizes the urgent need for all blood types, highlighting the rarity of Rh-Negative blood among the Thai population. The post provides specific locations for blood donation centers in Bangkok, Songkla, and Hat Yai, along with eligibility criteria for donors. It encourages international community members to participate and outlines the simple process of donating, which takes about an hour.
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