Special donation sessions will take place next Friday (Dec 5) in recognition of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday, which is also observed nationwide as Thailand National Day and Father’s Day.
However, events will be subdued as the nation continues to pay respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on Oct 24.
The PRBC highlighted the ongoing critical shortage of Rh-negative blood, with demand rising due to tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies in the region.
Eligible donors are urged to give blood whenever possible.
The PRBC will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout December at the following locations:
Dec 1: 1pm-4pm ‒ The Nature Phuket, Kathu
Dec 1: 2pm-6pm ‒ Porto de Phuket, Cherng Talay
Dec 2: 8.30am-2pm ‒ Krabi Maritime Resort, Mueang District
Dec 3: 10am-3pm ‒ Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Rawai) (closed for lunch 12-1pm)
Dec 3: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Thalang
Dec 4: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, Mueang, Krabi
Dec 5: 8.30am-3.30pm ‒ Phuket Regional Blood Centre, near Saphan Hin (Father’s Day)
Dec 8: 1pm-4pm ‒ The Kee Resort & Spa, Patong
Dec 8: 11am-3pm: Premium Outlet Phuket (closed 12-1pm)
Dec 9: 9.30am-1pm: Muang Krabi School
Dec 11: 10am-3pm ‒ Phuket9 Estate, Rawai (closed 12-1pm)
Dec 12: 1pm-4pm ‒ Thap Put District Office, Phang Nga
Dec 15: 9am-12pm ‒ Takua Pa Senanukul School, Phang Nga
Dec 17: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Lam Thap District office, Krabi
Dec 18: 10am- 3pm: Angsana Laguna Phuket, Cherng Talay (closed 12-1pm)
Dec 18: 1pm-4pm ‒ Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, bypass road
Dec 19: 9am-3pm ‒ Mexico consulate Phuket (The Plaza Surin building), Cherng Talay
Dec 20: 9am-3pm ‒ Phuket Rajabhat University
Dec 21: 9am-3pm ‒ Phuket Rajabhat University
Dec 22: 9am-12pm ‒ Ratchaprachanukroh School 35, Phang Nga
Dec 22: 1.30pm-4pm ‒ Ban Yan Yao Municipal School, Phang Nga
Dec 23: 1pm-5pm ‒ Bangkok Hospital Phuket
Dec 23: 1pm-4pm ‒ Makro Phuket, Wichit
Dec 24: 9am-12pm ‒ Honda Thai Mueang, Phang Nga
Dec 25: 1pm-4pm ‒ Takua Thung District office, Phang Nga
Dec 26: 12pm-6pm ‒ Phuket Grocery, Thalang
Dec 26: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Shopping Centre, bypass road
Dec 28: 10am-3pm ‒ Duangjitt Resort & Spa, Patong (closed for break 12-1pm)
Dec 29: 12pm-6pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle Thalang
Dec 29: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta
Dec 30: 9am-12pm ‒ Khok Kloi Farmers’ Group Office, Takua Thung
While the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital is receiving donations at its centre at Vachira hospital all this month, the centre has yet to release its schedule of mobile blood donation clinics for the month of December.
To make a donation people are advised:
- Under 60 if a first-time donor in Thailand, with 70 being the upper age limit.
- Ensure you are in good health.
- Get enough sleep the night before.
- No alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to donation.
- Have a healthy, low-fat meal at least three hours before donating.
- Do not donate blood while taking antibiotics to ensure good quality blood.
- Drink plenty of water before arriving to donate blood.
When making a donation, people are advised:
- Bring your ID card to verify your identity each time you donate.
- Complete the registration form upon arrival.
- Undergo a brief health check, including blood pressure and haemoglobin level assessment, and a short meeting with a doctor.
- The actual blood donation process takes less than 7 minutes.
- Enjoy a snack and rest for a few minutes post-donation.
- Drink 3-4 glasses of water.
People can also donate blood directly at the Phuket Regional Blood Centre, located at 38/193 Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd in Talad Neua, Phuket Town.
The centre is open:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday – 8:30am to 8pm
Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays – 9am to 3pm
For more information contact the PRBC:
- Phone: 076-251178
- Mobile: 081-9588854
- Facebook: Phuket Red Cross Blood Donation centre