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What are the current blood donor criteria in Thailand for expats, especially those from the UK, France, and Ireland?

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Official Announcement from the Thai Red Cross. Blood Donor Criteria.

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ALL blood types needed.

**Donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who were previously unable to donate here in Thailand due to vCJD aka "mad cow ๐Ÿ„ disease " are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd

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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 ๐Ÿฉธ**

EVERYONE else can donate at any Thai Red Cross or Mobile blood van.

โœ… 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

โœ… No alcohol 24 hours prior

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

โœ… Drink Plenty of water ๐Ÿ’ง. Stay hydrated.

I am an Expat Volunteer. Helping everyone to help each other.

QR codes link to donor eligibility criteria and donor form.
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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.
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I'm in koh yao noi, can I donate here at the hospital?
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I listed out the donor eligibility...

I'm an Expat Volunteer. I don't have any input on the restrictions.
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Are you from the UK?
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yeah and I'm 0- blood group I will help or donate

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