Rh-negative blood, a rare type most commonly found among foreigners, remains in critically short supply as the majority of Thais have Rh-positive blood.
The continued rise in tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies is increasing demand for this uncommon blood type across the region.
Eligible donors are encouraged to give blood whenever they can.
Throughout 2025, the Phuket Red Cross Society and Vachira Phuket Hospital will continue their campaign to raise awareness of blood donations as a vital lifeline for patients in need.
The Phuket Red Cross will be conducting its mobile blood donation drives throughout September at the following locations:
Sept 2: 10:00-15:00 – Botanica Luxury Phuket Co Ltd, Thalang
Sept 3: 09:30-13:00 – Plai Phraya Wittayakom school, Krabi
Sept 4: 13:00-16:00 – Thap Put District Office, Phang Nga
Sept 5: 11:00-15:00 – Premium Outlet, bypass road, Phuket
Sept 5: 12:00-18:00 – Robinson Lifestyle shopping mall, Chalong
Sept 8: 09:30-13:00 – Lam Thap District Office, Krabi
Sept 9: 09:00-15:00 – Phuket9 Estate, Rawai
Sept 10: 09:30-13:00 – SCG HomeBoonthavorn, Krabi
Sept 11: 13:00-16:00 – The Kee Resort & Spa Phuket, Patong
Sept 12: 09:00-15:00 – Phuket Rajabhat University
Sept 13: 09:00-15:00 – Phuket Rajabhat University
Sept 14: 09:00-15:00 – Phuket Rajabhat University
Sept 15: 09:00-15:00 – Phuket Rajabhat University
Sept 16: 13:00-16:00 – Bangkok Hospital Siriroj
Sept 17: 09:00-12:00 – Thai Mueang District Office, Phang Nga
Sept 18: 09:00-14:00 – Bank of Ayudhya, Phuket Town branch
Sept 18: 13:00-16:00 – Makro Phuket, Wichit branch
Sept 19: 09:00-15:00 – Mexico Consulate Phuket, Cherng Talay
Sept 22: 10:00-15:00 – SAii Laguna Phuket
Sept 23: 13:00-17:00 – Bangkok Hospital Phuket
Sept 23: 12:00-16:00 – Go Wholesale, Rawai
Sept 24: 09:30-13:00 – Krabi International Hospital
Sept 25: 13:00-16:00 – Takua Thung District Office, Phang Nga
Sept 26: 10:00-15:00 – Phuket FantaSea
Sept 27: 10:00-15:00 – Ratchaborikanukroh School 36, Kamala
Sept 29: 12:00-18:00 – Robinson Lifestyle shopping mall, Thalang
Sept 29: 12:00-18:00 – Central Phuket Floresta
Sept 30: 09:00-12:00 – Khok Kloy Farmers’ Group Office (Conference Hall), Takua Thung
The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital will be holding its mobile blood-donation drives throughout September as follows:
Sept 9: 10:00-15:00 – Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, Patong
Sept 10: 10:00-15:00 – Thai Watsadu, Thalang
Sept 11: 10:00-15:00 – Provincial Electricity Authority, Patong branch
Sept 17: 10:00-15:00 – Toyota Phuket Motors Co, Ltd. (Thai Hua Intersection)
Sept 18: 10:00-15:00 – Cherng Talay Municipality
Sept 19: 10:00-15:00 – Karon Municipality
Sept 23: 10:00-15:00 – The Society Phuket, Cherng Talay
Sept 24: 10:00-15:00 – HomePro, Chao Fa branch
Sept 25: 10:00-15:00 – Provincial Electricity Authority, Thalang branch
Sept 26: 10:00-15:00 – Rosewood Phuket, Patong
Sept 30: 10:00-15:00 – Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, 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 centre
- LINE: @rdi1296r