๐ฉธ Many Expats need blood donors. ALL Blood Types are needed and are used๐ฉธ
However, Rh-Negative is EXTREMELY Rare in the Thai population.
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Regional Blood Centres have Welcomed Back Donors from The United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง, France ๐ซ๐ท and Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช who were previously unable to donate due to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease aka "mad cow ๐ disease ".
No Regional Restrictions at these locations!
Primary, not all, qualifications include: (I am a Volunteer... I do not have any input into the rules) Full donor registration form is posted on the top of my Page.
๐ Age 17-70. Must be Under 60 years old if first-time donor in Thailand. 17 year olds need parental permission.
๐ท No Alcohol 24 hours prior
๐ฅฃ Low fat meal at least three hours prior
๐ง Drink Plenty of water
๐ฅธ Bring ID
๐จ Tatoos are accepted. Must be over 4 months old
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Must reside in Thailand for 90 days. Short-term tourists are not eligible.
Thank you ๐
Please donate every 90 days,
particularly if you are Rh-Negative. We always need Rh-Negative donors.
TLDR : Answer Summary
This post discusses the pressing need for blood donors in Thailand, emphasizing the extreme rarity of Rh-Negative blood. It outlines the qualifications for donation, such as age restrictions, dietary requirements before donating, and the residency requirement for donors. The Regions of Thailand that now accept donors from the UK, France, and Ireland without the previous mad cow disease restrictions are highlighted. It also mentions various blood donation locations in Bangkok and beyond, encouraging the expat community to participate regularly.