As always, the two blood donation centres are calling to address the ongoing need for Rh-negative blood, a rare type mostly found in foreign donors, as most Thai donors have Rh-positive blood.
With tourism on the rise, accidents and medical emergencies involving visitors are also increasing, raising the demand for this rare blood type.
Eligible donors are urged to give blood whenever possible.
Throughout 2025, the Red Cross and Vachira hospital continue to invite everyone to take part in acts of kindness by donating blood to help patients in need.
The Phuket Red Cross will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout May at the following locations:
May 1: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s Shopping Center, Thalang
May 1: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s Shopping Center (bypass road)
May 2: 09:30-13:00 – Aonang Villa Resort, Krabi
May 6: 13:00-16:00 – JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Mai Khao
May 6: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s Shopping Center (bypass road)
May 7: 10:00-16:00 – Phuket Airport (Office Building)
May 8 : 09:00-12:00 – Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga
May 8: 13:30-16:00 – JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, Phang Nga
May 13: 09:00-12:00 – Phang Nga Naval Base
May 14: 12:00-18:00 – GO Wholesale, Phuket Town
May 14: 13:00-16:00 – Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort
May 15: 09:30-13:00 – Nuea Khlong District Office, Krabi
May 16: 13:00-16:00 – Patong Bay Hill Resort
May 16: 13:00-16:00 – Blue Canyon Country Club, Thalang
May 17: 11:00-15:00 – Robinson Lifestyle, Chalong
May 19: 09:30-13:00 – Lam Thap District Office, Krabi
May 20: 09:00-15:00 – Phuket9 Estate, Rawai
May 21: 12:00-16:00 – Siam Makro, Thalang
May 21: 12:00-16:00 – Siam Makro, Rawai
May 22: 09:00-12:00 – Phuket Credit Union Cooperative Limited (CU Bank), Srisuthat Rd, Phuket Town
May 22: 13:00-16:00 – Andakira Hotel, Patong
May 23: 09:30-13:00 – Ammartpanichnukul School, Krabi
May 24: 12:00-16:00 – Lotus’s Shopping Center, Thalang
May 26: 09:00-12:00 – Phang Nga Technical College
May 26: 13:30-16:00 – Deebuk Phang Nga Wittayayon School
May 27: 10:00-15:00 – Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort, Patong
May 27: 13:00-16:00 – HOMA Phuket Town
May 28: 09:30-13:00 – Phra Phanom District Office, Krabi
May 29: 10:00-15:00 – Wat Sawang Arom, Rawai
May 29: 12:00-18:00 – Central Phuket Floresta
May 31: 09:30-13:00 – Khlong Thom Ratrangsan School, Krabi
May 31: 09:30-13:00 – Khlong Phon Saritpittaya School, Krabi
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 clinic for the month of May.
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)