Official Announcement from the Thai Red Cross. Blood Donor Criteria.
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ALL blood types needed.
**Donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 who were previously unable to donate here in Thailand due to vCJD aka "mad cow 🐄 disease " are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd
AND
The Chiang Mai Red Cross main office. Location in comments. Please arrive before 3pm.
These two locations are the ONLY locations to remove the restrictions. They are specially processing the blood 🩸**
EVERYONE else can donate at any Thai Red Cross or Mobile blood van.
✅ Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand, 70 is highest age. As we age our ability to replenish red blood cells reduces. Age limits are to protect the donor's health
✅ No alcohol 24 hours prior
✅ Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior
✅ Drink Plenty of water 💧. Stay hydrated.
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QR codes link to donor eligibility criteria and donor form.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Thai Red Cross has announced new blood donor criteria, welcoming donors from the UK, France, and Ireland who were previously restricted due to vCJD (mad cow disease). This can now be done at specific locations: the National Blood Centre in Bangkok and the Chiang Mai Red Cross. Other donors can give blood at any Red Cross branch. Key criteria include being under 60 years old for first-time donors, no alcohol 24 hours before, eating a healthy meal three hours prior, and staying hydrated. A comment asks if donations can be made at a hospital in Koh Yao Noi.
