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How can I donate blood to help those in need in Thailand?

Jun 11, 2025
2 days ago
Multiple High Unit Rh-Negative Emergencies- including a child in a car accident, fighting for her Life

Please donate at any Thai Red Cross. Maps in Comments.

All Blood Types are needed and are used. Even if you do not know your blood type, please try... all donations will be used by someone anyway. Right now the A- and O- inventory is depleted.

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Calling on the kindness of blood donors. ALL Blood Types Needed and will Give the Gift of Life ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ€๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ€. If you are Rh-Negative, please donate every 90 days. Rh-Negative is extremely Rare in the Thai population.

Donor Eligibility is pinned on the top of my Page. Primary qualifications include:

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… Tatoos are accepted, must be over 4 months old.

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 National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd in Bangkok and Regional Blood Centres (Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Hua Hin, Phitsanulok, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Songkla). Maps in Comments.

No Appointment is necessary.

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.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
There is a critical need for blood donations in Thailand, particularly for Rh-Negative blood types due to emergencies involving multiple patients, including children. All blood types are needed as inventory is low. Donors are encouraged to give blood at any Thai Red Cross location. Primary eligibility requirements include being under 60 years old, not having consumed alcohol 24 hours prior, and having a healthy meal before donating. Locations for donations in Bangkok and regional centers in Thailand are provided, with specific guidelines on registration and what to expect during the donation process.
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Red Cross Hua Hin Blood Service

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๐ŸฉธPatients needing blood donors.๐Ÿฉธ

Regional blood bank locations.

Expanded Eligibility criteria for Donors.

No more geographical restrictions at the National Blood Centre in Bangkok and the Regional Blood Centres.

Donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ต and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who were previously unable to donate due to "mad cow disease ๐Ÿ„" are now Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre and the Regional Blood Centre Main Blood Banks. Special processing for blood is needed.

ALL Blood Types are needed and are used.

However Rh-Negative is EXTREMELY Rare in the Thai population. The International Community is the best source. Please give the Gift of Life ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’

Donor Eligibility criteria is pinned on the top of Thailand Emergency BLOOD Donation Rh-

Primary qualifications are

โœ… Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand โœ… No alcohol 24 hours prior

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

โœ… Bring ID.

โœ… Actual donation takes less than ten minutes

๐ŸŒŸ BANGKOK. NATIONAL BLOOD CENTRE Near Silom/Sam Yan metro. Check Hours on Website. Open 7 days a week. Now accepting ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

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๐ŸŒŸPHUKET RED CROSS

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๐ŸŒŸ. CHIANG MAI RED CROSS

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๐ŸŒŸ KHON KAEN REGIONAL BLOOD CENTRE (not the satellite office at the Kosa mall)

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โญ HUA HIN RED CROSS

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โญCHONBURI RED CROSS

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โญ NAKHON SI THAMMARAT

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โญ Phitsanulok Red Cross

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๐ŸŒŸ Songkla Regional Blood Centre

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Bangkok Donation Locations.

Note: Only the National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd has removed the "mad cow ๐Ÿ„ disease " restrictions on donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who lived there from 1980-1996. Special processing for blood is needed.

Everyone Else: Can donate at ANY of the Bangkok Thai Red Cross ๐Ÿฉธ locations.

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Thai Red Cross Donation Locations. International Community is encouraged to donate.

The National Blood Centre Near Silom/Sam Yan metro.

Check Hours on Website. Open 7 days a week. Now accepting Donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who were previously unable to donate due to "Mad Cow Disease ".

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Department stores, the blood donation stations are open daily 12 - 7 pm.

-The Emporium Mall M floor๐Ÿ“Œ
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- The Mall Bangkae 3rd floor ๐Ÿ“Œ
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- The Mall Bangkapi 2nd floor๐Ÿ“Œ
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- The Mall Ngamwongwan 5th floor ๐Ÿ“Œ
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- The Mall Tha Phra 1st floor ๐Ÿ“Œ
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- Blood Donation Center at Wong Sawang Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 7.30 pm

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Or at donation vans. Locations changed daily and can be checked here
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