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

Give the Gift of Life 💝🎄🎁💖🎀🎀🎁. A holiday present that someone will definitely want.

ALL blood types needed.

**Donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 who were previously unable to donate here in Thailand due to vCJD aka "mad cow 🐄 disease " are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd

AND

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 🩸**

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

✅ 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

✅ No alcohol 24 hours prior

✅ Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior

✅ Drink Plenty of water 💧. Stay hydrated.

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

QR codes link to donor eligibility criteria and donor form.