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What are the requirements and locations for donating blood in Thailand, especially for Rh-Negative donors?

Nov 12, 2025
2 days ago
๐Ÿฉธ Many Expats need blood donors. ALL Blood Types are needed and are used๐Ÿฉธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who were previously unable to donate due to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease aka "mad cow ๐Ÿ„ 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.

๐ŸŽ‚ Age 17-70. Must be Under 60 years old if first-time donor in Thailand. 17 year olds need parental permission.

๐Ÿท No Alcohol 24 hours prior

๐Ÿฅฃ Low fat meal at least three hours prior

๐Ÿ’ง Drink Plenty of water

๐Ÿฅธ Bring ID

๐ŸŽจ Tatoos are accepted. Must be over 4 months old

๐Ÿ“… Must reside in Thailand for 90 days. Short-term tourists are not eligible.

Thank you ๐Ÿ™

Please donate every 90 days,

particularly if you are Rh-Negative. We always need Rh-Negative donors.
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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.
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Primary Donation Locations are

๐ŸฉธBlood Centres accepting donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who were previously unable due to the mad cow disease ๐Ÿฉธ

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.

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

โญ 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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โญPHUKET RED CROSS

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โญ. CHIANG MAI RED CROSS

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โญ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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โญSongkla Regional Blood Centre

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โญ Nakhon Ratchasima Regional Blood Centre

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โญ Lopburi Regional Blood Centre

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โญ Ubon Ratchathani

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โญ Nakhon Sawan Regional Blood Centre

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โญ Ratchaburi 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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Maps in Comments

Regional Blood Centres have Welcomed Back 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 variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease aka "mad cow ๐Ÿ„ 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.

๐ŸŽ‚ Age 17-70. Must be Under 60 years old if first-time donor in Thailand. 17 year olds need parental permission.

๐Ÿท No Alcohol 24 hours prior

๐Ÿฅฃ Low fat meal at least three hours prior

๐Ÿ’ง Drink Plenty of water

๐Ÿฅธ Bring ID

๐ŸŽจ Tatoos are accepted. Must be over 4 months old

๐Ÿ“… Must reside in Thailand for 90 days. Short-term tourists are not eligible.

Thank you ๐Ÿ™

Please donate every 90 days,

particularly if you are Rh-Negative. We always need Rh-Negative donors.
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