There is still a critical shortage of Rh-negative blood, a rare type mostly found in foreigners, as the majority of Thais have Rh-positive blood.
Tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies continue to increase the demand for this uncommon blood type in Asia.
Those eligible are urged to donate whenever they can.
Throughout 2025, the Phuket Red Cross Society and Vachira Phuket Hospital will keep encouraging blood donations as a vital way to help patients in need.
The Phuket Red Cross will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout July at the following locations:
July 1: 14:00-18:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre, Thalang
July 1: 14:00-18:00 – Lotus’s Shopping Center (bypass road)
July 2: 09:30-13:00 – Plai Phraya District Office, Krabi
July 3: 13:00-16:00 – Rhom Bho Property PCL, Nai Yang
July 3: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre (bypass road)
July 4: 13:00-16:00 – Takua Pa District Office, Phang Nga
July 7: 09:30-13:00 – Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort
July 9: 09:00-12:00 – 35h Rajaphrajanugroh School, Phang Nga
July 9: 13:30-16:00 – Baan Yan Yao Municipal School, Phang Nga
July 12: 11:00-15:00 – Robinson Lifestyle, Chalong
July 14: 09:00-12:00 – Kapong District Office, Phang Nga
July 15: 09:30-13:00 – Mazda Krabi Dusit Auto Sales
July 16: 12:00-18:00 – Central Phuket Floresta
July 16: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre (bypass road)
July 17: 13:00-16:00 – Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong
July 17: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre, Thalang
July 18: 09:30-13:00 – Big C Supercenter (Krabi Town)
July 18: 09:30-13:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre (Krabi Town)
July 19: 12:00-16:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre, Thalang
July 21: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s Shopping Center (bypass road)
July 22: 10:00-15:00 – King Power Phuket, Chao Fa West Rd
July 23: 08:30-14:00 – Maritime Park & Spa resort, Krabi
July 24: 10:00-15:00 – Thai Nepali Phuket Association
July 24: 12:00-18:00 – Central Phuket Floresta
July 25: 09:00-12:00 – Khura Buri District Office, Phang Nga
July 28: 09:00-15:30 – Phuket branch of the Red Cross (PRBC), Wichit
July 29: 09:00-12:00 – Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak, Phang Nga
July 29: 13:30-16:00 – Seaview Resort Khao Lak, Phang Nga
July 31: 09:30-13:00 – Krabi Technical College
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 July.
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)