October blood donation drive in Phuket

PHUKET CITY: The Phuket Chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society has arranged for its mobile unit to accept blood donations at the following places and times in Phuket in October.

October 15 (noon to 7pm): Tesco Lotus Phuket, Rassada

October 16 (noon – 6pm): HomeWorks Phuket, Wichit

October 29 (10am – 7pm): Tesco Lotus Phuket, Rassada

October 30 (noon – 6pm): Phuket Airport, main terminal, Mai Khao

Supplies collected will be used to stock up the National Blood Bank, Andaman Region Office now open on Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd, near the Land Transport Office at Saphan Hin.

The event is being held to mark the 81st birthday of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Those seeking to make donations may also visit the blood bank at Saphan Hin at the following days and times:

Monday-Wednesday-Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 8.30am to 8pm

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9am to 3pm

For more information contact the National Blood Bank. T: 076-251178 F: 076-250185.

The blood bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital on Yaowarat Road in Phuket City also accepts donations at the following days and times:

Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 8pm

Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am to 3pm

— Gazette Reporters

Phuket News

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