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What healthcare discounts are available for blood donors in Thailand?

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Healthcare Discounts for Blood Donors, including Child-Birth, at Government Hospitals throughout Thailand and at Thai Red Cross Affiliated Hospitals in Bangkok.

In-patient Discounts only.

These Discounts are on a sliding scale depending upon number of donations. Offered to the International Community.

The Admin of Thailand Citizenship Facebook Group, wrote an article. Attached in Comments.

He makes an excellent point about people who will live here long term, that health insurance increases as we get older, and often covers less. This can fill the Gap or Cover up to 100%

Be a Donor while you are young and able!

Letter and Chris' Article in Comments. Excellent Article, worth reading. Please note that Thailand reduced residency requirements from 180 days to 90 to donate blood.

Give the Gift of Life 💝
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In Thailand, blood donors can receive healthcare discounts on in-patient services at government hospitals and Thai Red Cross affiliated hospitals, with the percentage of discount depending on the number of donations made. This program encourages long-term residents and the international community to donate blood, providing a potential alternative to rising health insurance costs. Recent changes have made it easier for blood donors, with residency requirements lowered from 180 days to 90 days to qualify for donations. Additionally, the National Blood Centre has lifted previous restrictions regarding donors from the UK, France, and Ireland, welcoming all blood types, especially the rare Rh-Negative. A comprehensive list of donation locations across Thailand is available, ensuring easy access for willing donors.
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Primary Donation Locations are

🩸Blood Centres accepting donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 who were previously unable due to the mad cow disease 🩸

Expanded Eligibility criteria for Donors.

No more geographical restrictions at the National Blood Centre in Bangkok and the Regional Blood Centres.

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

✅ Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand ✅ No alcohol 24 hours prior

✅ Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior to donating

✅ Bring ID.

✅ Actual donation takes less than ten minutes

⭐ BANGKOK. NATIONAL BLOOD CENTRE Near Silom/Sam Yan metro. Check Hours on Website. Open 7 days a week. Now accepting 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇮🇪

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⭐PHUKET RED CROSS

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⭐. CHIANG MAI RED CROSS

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⭐KHON KAEN REGIONAL BLOOD CENTRE (not the satellite office at the Kosa mall)

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⭐ HUA HIN RED CROSS

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⭐CHONBURI RED CROSS

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⭐ NAKHON SI THAMMARAT

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⭐ Phitsanulok Red Cross

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⭐Songkla Regional Blood Centre

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⭐ Nakhon Ratchasima Regional Blood Centre

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⭐ Lopburi Regional Blood Centre

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⭐ Ubon Ratchathani

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⭐ Nakhon Sawan Regional Blood Centre

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⭐ 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 🐄 disease " restrictions on donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 who lived there from 1980-1996. Special processing for blood is needed.

Everyone Else: Can donate at ANY of the Bangkok Thai Red Cross 🩸 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 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 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 floor📌
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- The Mall Bangkae 3rd floor 📌
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- The Mall Bangkapi 2nd floor📌
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- The Mall Ngamwongwan 5th floor 📌
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- The Mall Tha Phra 1st floor 📌
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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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