There remains an urgent need for Rh-negative blood, a rare type predominantly found in foreign nationals, as most Thais have Rh-positive blood.
As always. accidents and medical emergencies involving tourists further drive the demand for this blood type, which is very rare in Asia.
Eligible individuals are encouraged to donate whenever possible.
Throughout 2025, the PRBC and Vachira Hospital will continue promoting blood donations as a meaningful way to support patients in need.
The Phuket Red Cross will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout June at the following locations:
June 2: 13:00-16:00 – The Nai Harn Phuket, Rawai
June 3: 09:00-15:30 – Phuket Rajabhat University
June 4: 12:00-18:00 – Jungceylon shopping mall, Patong
June 4: 11:00-15:00 – Phuket Grocery, Thalang Branch
June 5: 09:00-12:00 – Thap Put District Office, Phang Nga
June 6: 09:30-13:00 – SCG Home Boonthavorn Krabi, Muang branch
June 9: 09:30-13:00 – Krabi Municipality School
June 10: 13:00-16:00 – Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, Phuket Town
June 10: 10:00-16:00 – Oak Meadow International School, Wichit
June 11: 09:00-12:00 – Thai Mueang District Office, Phang Nga
June 12: 13:00-16:00 – The Kee Resort, Patong
June 13: 12:00-18:00 – Robinson Lifestyle, Chalong
June 13: 13:00-16:00 – The Kee Resort & Spa, Patong
June 14: 08:30-15:30 – Phuket branch of the Red Cross (PRBC), Wichit
June 16: 09:00-12:00 – Takua Pa Senanukul School, Takua Pa
June 17: 09:30-13:00 – Phanom Bencha School, Krabi
June 18: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s shopping centre, Thalang
June 18: 13:00-16:00 – Pearl Hotel Phuket, Phuket Town
June 19: 10:00-15:00 – Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
June 19: 13:00-16:00 – Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
June 20: 09:00-15:00 – The Plaza Surin (Cherng Talay)
June 23: 08:30-12:00 – Ko Lanta District Office, Krabi
June 24: 13:00-17:00 – Bangkok Hospital Phuket
June 24: 13:00-16:00 – Makro Phuket, Wichit branch
June 25: 09:30-13:00 – Krabi Kanchanapisek Wittayalai School
June 26: 10:00-16:00 – Toyota Pearl Company Limited, Koh Kaew
June 27: 12:00-18:00 – Lotus’s Shopping centre, Thalang
June 27: 12:00-18:00 – Central Phuket Floresta
June 30: 09:00-12:00 – TSM Hatchery, Phang Nga
The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital will be holding its mobile blood-donation drives throughout June as follows:
June 5: 10:00-15:00 – Limelight Phuket, Phuket Town
June 6: 10:00-18:00 – Thai Watsadu, Chalong
June 10: 10:00-15:00 – Mandarava Resort & Spa, Karon
June 11: 10:00-15:00 – Keemala Resort, Kamala beach
June 12: 10:00-15:00 – Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong
June 13: 10:00-18:00 – Limelight Phuket, Phuket Town
June 16: 10:00-15:00 – Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
June 17: 13:00-16:00 – Plookpanya School
June 18: 10:00-15:00 – The Society Phuket, Cherng Talay
June 19: 10:00-15:00 – Karon Municipality
June 20: 10:00-15:00 – CherngTalay Municipality
June 23: 13:00-16:00 – The Nap Patong
June 24: 10:00-15:00 – Rosewood Phuket, Patong
June 25: 10:00-15:00 – HomePro, Chao Fa branch
June 26: 10:00-15:00 – Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Thalang
June 27: 10:00-15:00 – Siriyanyon Phuket Co (motorcycle dealership), Phuket Town
June 30: 09:00-14:00 – Phuket Technical College
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)