What are the new eligibility criteria for blood donors in Thailand?

Aug 4, 2024
4 months ago
๐ŸฉธPatients needing blood donors.๐Ÿฉธ

Expanded Eligibility criteria for Donors.

No more geographical restrictions at these locations.

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. (Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Hua Hin, Phitsanulok) Special Processing for blood is needed. The large National Blood Centre in Bangkok and the Regional Blood Centres have the capability. NOT all blood banks in Thailand.

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 my Page.

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

Please help save a life.

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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TLDR : Answer Summary
The National Blood Centre in Thailand has updated its donor eligibility criteria, now welcoming donors from the UK, France, and Ireland, who were previously restricted due to 'mad cow disease.' All blood types are needed, especially Rh-Negative, which is rare in the Thai population. Key qualifications include being under 60, no alcohol 24 hours prior, having a healthy meal, and bringing ID. The donation process takes under 10 minutes. The National Blood Centre and several regional blood centers are accepting these donations. There is a suggestion to have mobile stations near tourist attractions to facilitate donations.
Chiara *****
Are there mobile stations? If they could donate close to their hotel/ beach ( ie main tourist attractions ) would be easier to get donors
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The different regional blood banks publish schedules. I post on Thailand RH- Blood Donation
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@Chiara ****
There are mobile units that go all over Thailand. Each Regional Blood Centre has a fleet. They do go to hotels.

The only locations that can accept previously deferred donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, etc, are those locations listed. Special processing for blood is needed.
Chiara *****
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thanks! How do you do if you want one to come closer to your hotel?
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