As always, donations of Rh-negative are especially welcome as they are much needed by foreigners, especially those involved in road accidents.
PHUKET RED CROSS
The schedule of mobile blood donation clinics to be held by the Phuket Red Cross Regional Blood Center (PRBC) in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout the rest of September is as follows:
Tuesday, Sept 10 - Krabi
09.30 - 13.00 Siam Makro, Krabi
Thursday, Sept 12 - Phang Nga
09.00-12.00 Thai Muang Witthaya School
Friday, Sept 13 - Phuket
09.00 - 15.00 Paradise Group (The Plaza Surin), Thalang
Saturday, Sept 14 - Phuket
11.00-15.00 Robinson Lifestyle shopping mall, Chalong (in front of KFC)
Monday, Sept 16 - Phang Nga
09.00-12.00 JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
13.30-16.00 Kalima Resort and Villa Khao Lak
Tuesday, Sept 17 - Phuket
09.30 - 14.00 British International School Phuket (Conference Room), Koh Kaew
13.00 - 16.00 Siam Makro, Wichit Songkram Rd, Wichit
Wednesday, Sept 18 - Krabi
09.30 - 13.00 Aonang Villa Resort
Thursday, Sept 19 - Phuket
09.00 - 14.00 Bank of Ayudhya, Phuket main branch, Ratsada Rd, Phuket Town
13.00 - 16.00 Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, bypass road
Friday, Sept 20 - Krabi
09.30 - 13.00 Toyota Andaman Krabi Co Ltd
Monday, Sept 23 - Krabi
09.30 - 13.00 Krabi Nakarin International Hospital
Tuesday, Sept 24 - Phuket
10.00 - 15.00 SAii Laguna Phuket hotel, Bang Tao
13.00 - 16.00 GWM Phuket, Srisoonthorn Rd, Thalang
Wednesday, Sept 25 - Phang Nga
09.00 - 12.00 Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak
13.30 - 16.00 Seaview Resort KhaoLak
Thursday, Sept 26 - Phuket
12.00-18.00 Central Floresta Phuket (Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
13.00-17.00 Bangkok Hospital Phuket (Phuket Room, 3rd Floor)
Friday, Sept 27 - Phang Nga
09.00-12.00 Khok Kloy Farmers’ Group Office (Conference Hall) Takua Thung
Monday, Sept 30
09.00 - 15.00 Phuket Rajabhat University (In front of the Student Affairs Building)
VACHIRA BLOOD BANK
The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital is also continuing its ‘Mobile Blood Donation’ drive, with mobile blood donation clinics for the rest of September as follows:
Monday, Sept 9
13.00 - 16.00 Plookpanya Municipality School, Phuket Town
Wednesday, Sept 11
09.00 - 14.00 Phuket Provincial Hall Auditorium, at Phuket Provincial Hall
Thursday, Sept 12
10.00 - 15.00 Provincial Electricity Authority, Patong branch
Friday, Sept 13
10.00 - 15.00 Siriyanont Co Ltd motorbike dealership, on Yaowarat Rd, Phuket Town
Monday, Sept 16
10.00 - 15.00 HomePro Chao Fa branch
Tuesday, Sept 17
10.00 - 15.00 Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa Hotel
Wednesday, Sept 18
10.00 - 15.00 Karon Municipality
Thursday, Sept 19
10.00 - 15.00 Cheng Talay Municipality
Friday, Sept 20
10.00 - 15.00 Chalong Municipality
Monday, Sept 23
10.00 - 15.00 Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa, Kamala
Tuesday, Sept 24
10.00 - 15.00 Holiday Inn Resort Patong
Wednesday, Sept 25
10.00 - 15.00 Provincial Electricity Authority, Thalang branch
Thursday, Sept 26
10.00 - 15.00 Provincial Electricity Authority, Phuket main branch
Friday, Sept 27
10.00 - 15.00 Rosewood Phuket hotel, Muen-Ngern Rd, 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 Center
- LINE: @rdi1296r
The Blood Bank on the 4th floor of the outpatient building at Vachira Phuket Hospital, on Yaowarat Rd in Phuket Town, is listed as “always open” For more information: Tel: 076-361234 ext 1287; or visit Facebook: ธนาคารเลือด รพ.วชิระภูเก็ต (Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank)