The Thai Red Cross Society and the PRBC announced that the month-long campaign is dedicated to commemorating the benevolence of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), whose royal duties brought immeasurable benefits to the Thai people.
Blood donations made during October will be treated as merit-making offerings in tribute to the two great kings.
At the same time, in celebration of Taiwan’s 114th National Day, the Thai-Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, Taiwanese business groups and the Phuket Red Cross are jointly hosting a special blood donation drive until Oct 10 at the PRBC centre near Saphan Hin. Donors during this period will receive either a commemorative T-shirt or a cooler cup, while those donating on Oct 8 will receive both items.
As always, Rh-negative blood, a rare type most commonly found among foreigners, remains in critically short supply as the majority of Thais have Rh-positive blood.
The continued rise in tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies is increasing demand for this uncommon blood type across the region.
Eligible donors are encouraged to give blood whenever they can.
The Phuket Red Cross will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout October at the following locations:
Oct 4: 11am-4pm ‒ Robinson Lifestyle Chalong, Phuket
Oct 6: 10am-3pm ‒ The Marin Phuket, Kamala (closed for lunch 12-1pm)
Oct 6: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Thalang (in front of Krungthai Bank)
Oct 7: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Plai Phraya District Office, Krabi
Oct 8: 8.30am-7.30pm ‒ PRBC
Oct 9: 9am-3pm ‒ Ao Luek District Office (Community Hall), Ao Luek District, Krabi
Oct 10: 1pm-4pm ‒ The Title Residencies, Nai Yang
Oct 10: 1pm-4pm ‒ Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Oct 14: 1pm-4pm: Diamond Cliff Resort, Patong
Oct 15: 1pm-4pm: Takua Pa District Office (Community Hall), Phang Nga
Oct 16: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Floresta Phuket (2nd floor)
Oct 16: 12pm-6pm ‒ Lotus’s Thalang (in front of Krungthai Bank)
Oct 17: 10am–3pm ‒ King Power Phuket (2nd floor, meeting room), Wichit (closed 12-1pm)
Oct 17: 1pm- 4pm ‒ Westin Surin Bay Resort & Spa
Oct 18: 11am- 3pm: Lotus’s Thalang (in front of Krungthai Bank)
Oct 20: 9am-12pm ‒ Kapong District Office, Phang Nga
Oct 22: 9.30am-1pm ‒ Ao Luek District Office (Community Hall), Ao Luek District, Krabi
Oct 24: 10am-4pm ‒ Toyota Pearl Phuket, Koh Kaew (closed 12-1pm)
Oct 27: 10am-2pm ‒ CLX Phuket (Palai), Chalong (closed 12-1pm)
Oct 28: 10am-2pm ‒ Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
Oct 29: 9am-12pm ‒ Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak, Phang Nga
Oct 29: 1pm-4pm ‒ Seaview Resort Khao Lak, Phang Nga
Oct 30: 12pm-6pm ‒ Central Phuket Floresta (near stairs, car park Floor G)
Oct 31: 9am-12pm ‒ Khura Buri District Office, Phang Nga
The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout October at the following locations:
Oct 8: 10am-3pm ‒ Sakhu OrBorTor
Oct 9: 10am-3pm ‒ The Senses Resort & Pool Villas, Patong
Oct 10: 10am-3pm ‒ Siriyanyon Co Ltd, Phuket Town
Oct 13: 10am-6pm ‒ Limelight Phuket (King Rama IX Memorial Day)
Oct 14: 9am-3pm ‒ CP All Co. Ltd. (Boat Plaza Market), Ratsada branch
Oct 15: 10am-3pm ‒ Wichit Municipality
Oct 16: 10am-3pm ‒ Thepkrasattri Municipality
Oct 17: 10am-4pm ‒ Thai Watsadu, bypass road
Oct 20: 10am-4pm ‒ SuperCheap (main branch), Ratsada
Oct 21: 10am-3pm ‒ Chalong Municipality
Oct 22: 10am-3pm ‒Thalang District Office
Oct 27: 10am-3pm ‒ Koh Kaew OrBorTor
Oct 28: 9am-2pm ‒ Phuket Provincial Police headquarters, Phuket Town
Oct 29: 10am-3pm ‒ Provincial Electricity Authority main office, Phuket Town
Oct 31: 10am-3pm ‒ Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa, Patong
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
- LINE: @rdi1296r