Thai Red Cross Society launches blood donation campaign to support border hospitals

The Thai Red Cross Society has launched a nationwide blood donation campaign on Thursday to replenish its blood reserves and provide essential supplies to hospitals in the border regions affected by recent clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces.

The announcement comes after the use of weapons in border areas of Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. The National Blood Centre and regional blood services have prepared supplies to support hospitals and healthcare agencies in the affected areas.

Earlier today, 200 bags of blood were delivered to hospitals in the border areas, and continuous donations are needed. The agency is calling on willing donors to contribute to ensuring a stable blood supply and to assist in helping patients in need.Blood donation points are as follows:

Bangkok and surrounding areas:


National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society, Henri Dunant Road: Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 7.30pm; Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 8.30am - 3.30pm
 
Fixed donation stations (7 locations):
 

Red Cross Station 11, (Wisetniyom) (Bang Khae)
Blood donation room at The Mall (Bang Khae, Bang Kapi, Ngamwongwan, Tha Phra branches)
The Emporium
Ban Song Thai (Wong Sawang area)




Hospitals with blood donation services in Bangkok (8 locations):


Ramathibodi Hospital
Sirindhorn Hospital
Police General Hospital
Somdech Phra Pin Klao Hospital
Naval Medical Department, Rajavithi Hospital
Institute of Pathology, Phramongkutklao Hospital
Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Directorate of Medical Services, Royal Thai Air Force
Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University
Regional Blood Centres:


12 National Blood Centre branches across Thailand, including in provinces such as Lopburi, Chonburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Si Thammarat (Thung Song), Songkhla, and Phuket.
Blood donation services at hospitals nationwide.




Health guidelines for blood donors:


Be in good physical and mental health.
Ensure adequate rest (at least 5 hours of sleep).
If taking medication, inform the health screening doctor.
Eat a regular meal before donating blood (avoid high-fat foods).
Drink 300-500cc of water before and after donating blood.
Refrain from smoking for 1 hour before and after donating blood.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before and after donating blood.
Ensure no high-risk sexual behaviours prior to donating blood.

(2025/07/24-00:00)