Rh-negative blood, a rare type predominantly found in foreigners, remains in critically short supply as most Thais have Rh-positive blood.
The growing number of tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies continues to drive demand for this uncommon blood type in Asia.
Eligible donors are urged to give blood whenever possible.
Throughout 2025, the Phuket Red Cross Society and Vachira Phuket Hospital will continue to promote blood donations as a crucial lifeline for patients in need.
The Phuket Red Cross will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout August at the following locations:
Aug 4: 13:00-16:00 – JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Mai Khao
Aug 6: 10:00-15:00 – Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor)
Aug 7: 09:00-12:00 – Chalermprakiat 60 Years Nawamin MA Arachini Health Center, Phang Nga
Aug 7: 10:30-16:00 – Pullman Khao Lak Resort Hotel, Takua Pa, Phang Nga
Aug 8: 10:00-15:00 – 60th Anniversary Commemoration of Princess Mother Health Center, Chalong (at the front of Chalong Hospital on Chao Fa West Rd)
Aug 11: 12:00-16:00 – Central Patong
Aug 12: 08:30-15:30 – The Phuket Regional Blood Centre
Aug 13: 09:00-12:00 – JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, Phang Nga
Aug 14: 10:00-16:00 – Phuket International Airport Office Building
Aug 15: 09:30-13:00 – Vogue Shopping Center, Krabi
Aug 18: 09:30-13:00 – Nuea Khlong District Office, Krabi
Aug 19: 13:00-16:00 – Patong Bay Hill
Aug 19: 13:00-16:00 – Blue Canyon Golf Course, Mai Khao
Aug 20: 09:00-12:00 – The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, Phang Nga
Aug 21: 12:00-16:00 – Siam Makro, Thalang branch
Aug 21: 12:00-18:00 – Central Phuket Floresta
Aug 22: 12:00-18:00 – GO Wholesale, Phuket Town
Aug 22: 09:00-15:00 – Phuket9 Estate, Rawai
Aug 25: 08:30-12:00 – Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa, Phang Nga
Aug 27: 09:30-13:00 – Khao Phanom District Office, Krabi
Aug 28: 10:00-15:00 – Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Rawai)
Aug 28: 12:00-18:00 – Jungceylon Shopping Center, Patong
Aug 29: 09:00-12:00 – Phang Nga Technical College
Aug 29: 13:30-16:00 – Deebuk Phang-Nga Wittayayon School
The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital will be holding its mobile blood-donation drives throughout August as follows:
Aug 4: 10:00-15:00 – Chalong Hospital
Aug 5: 10:00-15:00 – The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong
Aug 6: 10:00-15:00 – HomePro Thalang
Aug 7: 10:00-15:00 – Third Naval Area Command, Wichit
Aug 8: 10:00-15:00 – Sunwing Kamala Beach
Aug 12: 10:00-18:00 – Limelight Phuket
Aug 13: 10:00-18:00 – HomePro Cherng Talay
Aug 14: 10:00-19:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre, Chalong
Aug 15: 10:00-15:00 – Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa, Kamala
Aug 18: 10:00-15:00 – Naiyang Beach Resort & Spa
Aug 19: 10:00-15:00 – Kalima Resort & Spa
Aug 20: 10:00-15:00 – Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Aug 21: 10:00-15:00 – Thalang Hospital
Aug 22: 10:00-15:00 – Phuket Nam Saeng Company Ld, Wichit
Aug 25: 10:00-15:00 – Pa Khlok Municipality
Aug 26: 10:00-15:00 – Phuket Boat Lagoon
Aug 27: 10:00-15:00 – Kathu Municipality
Aug 28: 10:00-15:00 – Phuket Regional Revenue Office
Aug 29: 10:00-15:00 – Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket
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
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)