###are You Rh Negative Blood Donor? You Can Save A Life###

[phiannmay]

Do you know...

- that only 3 out of 1000 Thais have Rh Negative blood compare to more than 5 out of 100 in foreigners.

- that it takes at least 2 days to process the blood ready for the patients.

- as of 25th of June, there are shortage of 50 units of Rh negative blood. Many patients of leukemia, cancer, accident and pregnant ladies are waiting desperately for their chance to survive. They need blood urgently to prevent from shock.

Donate your blood today to help increase the Rh Negative blood supply in Thailand.

Please donate blood at National Blood Centre,Thai Red Cross Society,Henri Dunant Rd.,Patumwan,Bangkok. Opening time of the National Blood Centre. Monday , Wednesday, Friday : from 08.00 a.m.- 04.30 p.m. Tuseday and Thursday : from 07.30 a.m.-19.30 p.m. Saturday and public holidays: from 08.30 a.m. - 15.30 Sunday : 8.30 a.m.- 15.30 p.m. Tel. 0-2252-1637 , 0-2252-1601

Please help sharing this urgent news to your friends. THANK YOU.

[RakJungTorlae]

Do you know...

- that only 3 out of 1000 Thais have Rh Negative blood compare to more than 5 out of 100 in foreigners.

- that it takes at least 2 days to process the blood ready for the patients.

- as of 25th of June, there are shortage of 50 units of Rh negative blood. Many patients of leukemia, cancer, accident and pregnant ladies are waiting desperately for their chance to survive. They need blood urgently to prevent from shock.

Donate your blood today to help increase the Rh Negative blood supply in Thailand.

Please donate blood at National Blood Centre,Thai Red Cross Society,Henri Dunant Rd.,Patumwan,Bangkok. Opening time of the National Blood Centre. Monday , Wednesday, Friday : from 08.00 a.m.- 04.30 p.m. Tuseday and Thursday : from 07.30 a.m.-19.30 p.m. Saturday and public holidays: from 08.30 a.m. - 15.30 Sunday : 8.30 a.m.- 15.30 p.m. Tel. 0-2252-1637 , 0-2252-1601

Please help sharing this urgent news to your friends. THANK YOU.

I am RH – O, ive been meaning to read up more about it but when I do a google on my blood typ it just says im a bloody alian.!!!! If I need a organ or some body part I will die waiting.

But I hate needles man. I did a blood test like 6 months ago witch all was good. but I really don’t want to go thou that again.

[Bisto]

Do you know...

- that only 3 out of 1000 Thais have Rh Negative blood compare to more than 5 out of 100 in foreigners.

- that it takes at least 2 days to process the blood ready for the patients.

- as of 25th of June, there are shortage of 50 units of Rh negative blood. Many patients of leukemia, cancer, accident and pregnant ladies are waiting desperately for their chance to survive. They need blood urgently to prevent from shock.

Donate your blood today to help increase the Rh Negative blood supply in Thailand.

Please donate blood at National Blood Centre,Thai Red Cross Society,Henri Dunant Rd.,Patumwan,Bangkok. Opening time of the National Blood Centre. Monday , Wednesday, Friday : from 08.00 a.m.- 04.30 p.m. Tuseday and Thursday : from 07.30 a.m.-19.30 p.m. Saturday and public holidays: from 08.30 a.m. - 15.30 Sunday : 8.30 a.m.- 15.30 p.m. Tel. 0-2252-1637 , 0-2252-1601

Please help sharing this urgent news to your friends. THANK YOU.

The needle and materials used to extract your blood are brand new, totally sterile and can only be used once. You cannot contract any disease or virus by giving blood. It is also relatively painless. Drop into your local blood donation clinic and give the gift of life.

Sadly i watched my sister dying of Leukaemia at 14. 20 years ago that hit a cord in me that will never leave my heart. Do something truly amazing be proud you are giving life to another human being.

Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses. Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Imagine if giving blood was part of everyone's life. Something you did on a regular basis, like eating at your favorite restaurant. What kind of difference would that make? For nearly 5 million people who receive blood transfusions every year, your donation can make the difference between life and death.

BE A MAN NOT A MOUSE.

[Bagwan]

A Noddy guide to blood groups.

www.blood.co.uk/pages/e13basic.html

[RakJungTorlae]

Do you know...

- that only 3 out of 1000 Thais have Rh Negative blood compare to more than 5 out of 100 in foreigners.

- that it takes at least 2 days to process the blood ready for the patients.

- as of 25th of June, there are shortage of 50 units of Rh negative blood. Many patients of leukemia, cancer, accident and pregnant ladies are waiting desperately for their chance to survive. They need blood urgently to prevent from shock.

Donate your blood today to help increase the Rh Negative blood supply in Thailand.

Please donate blood at National Blood Centre,Thai Red Cross Society,Henri Dunant Rd.,Patumwan,Bangkok. Opening time of the National Blood Centre. Monday , Wednesday, Friday : from 08.00 a.m.- 04.30 p.m. Tuseday and Thursday : from 07.30 a.m.-19.30 p.m. Saturday and public holidays: from 08.30 a.m. - 15.30 Sunday : 8.30 a.m.- 15.30 p.m. Tel. 0-2252-1637 , 0-2252-1601

Please help sharing this urgent news to your friends. THANK YOU.

The needle and materials used to extract your blood are brand new, totally sterile and can only be used once. You cannot contract any disease or virus by giving blood. It is also relatively painless. Drop into your local blood donation clinic and give the gift of life.

Sadly i watched my sister dying of Leukaemia at 14. 20 years ago that hit a cord in me that will never leave my heart. Do something truly amazing be proud you are giving life to another human being.

Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses. Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Imagine if giving blood was part of everyone's life. Something you did on a regular basis, like eating at your favorite restaurant. What kind of difference would that make? For nearly 5 million people who receive blood transfusions every year, your donation can make the difference between life and death.

BE A MAN NOT A MOUSE.

Hmmmmmm I will look more in to it and see if those facts are right.

But I smoke a lot and drink lots of coffee and stoned by lunch time and binge drink at night. So if they asked me I could really bad to lie about it. But I have done a cheek up and they said my health is very fine and im fit.

Whatever, ill cheek up on it.

[Bisto]

At this time i am unable to give blood.Have done for 20 years at least 3 times a year.some years 5-6 times

56 Facts About Blood and Blood Donation

One for each day between your blood donation!

1. More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada.

2. 43,000 pints: amount of donated blood used each day in the U.S. and Canada.

3. Someone needs blood every two seconds.

4. Only 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood – less than 10 percent do annually**.

5. About 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood.

6. One pint of blood can save up to three lives.

7. Healthy adults who are at least 17 years old, and at least 110 pounds may donate about a pint of blood—the most common form of donation—every 56 days, or every two months. Females receive 53 percent of blood transfusions; males receive 47 percent.

8. 94 percent of blood donors are registered voters.

9. Four main red blood cell types: A, B, AB and O. Each can be positive or negative for the Rh factor. AB is the universal recipient; O negative is the universal donor of red blood cells.

10. Dr. Karl Landsteiner first identified the major human blood groups – A, B, AB and O – in 1901.

11. One unit of blood can be separated into several components: red blood cells, plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate.

12. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's organs and tissues.

13. Red blood cells live about 120 days in the circulatory system.

14. Platelets promote blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live.

15. Plasma is a pale yellow mixture of water, proteins and salts.

16. Plasma, which is 90 percent water, makes up 55 percent of blood volume.

17. Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of red cells, plasma and platelets.

18. Blood or plasma that comes from people who have been paid for it cannot be used to human transfusion.

19. Granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, roll along blood vessel walls in search of bacteria to engulf and destroy.

20. White cells are the body's primary defense against infection.

21. Apheresis is a special kind of blood donation that allows a donor to give specific blood components, such as platelets.

22. 42 days: how long most donated red blood cells can be stored.

23. Five days: how long most donated platelets can be stored.

24. One year: how long frozen plasma can be stored.

25. Much of today's medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors.

26. 2.7 pints: the average whole blood and red blood cell transfusion.*

27. Children being treated for cancer, premature infants and children having heart surgery need blood and platelets from donors of all types, especially type O.

28. Anemic patients need blood transfusions to increase their red blood cell levels.

29. Cancer, transplant and trauma patients, and patients undergoing open-heart surgery may require platelet transfusions to survive.

30. Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease that affects more than 80,000 people in the United States, 98 percent of whom are of African descent.

31. Many patients with severe sickle cell disease receive blood transfusions every month.

32. A patient could be forced to pass up a lifesaving organ, if compatible blood is not available to support the transplant.

33. Thirteen tests (11 for infectious diseases) are performed on each unit of donated blood.

34. 17 percent of non-donors cite "never thought about it" as the main reason for not giving, while 15 percent say they're too busy.

35. The #1 reason blood donors say they give is because they "want to help others."

36. Shortages of all blood types happen during the summer and winter holidays.

37. Blood centers often run short of types O and B red blood cells.

38. The rarest blood type is the one not on the shelf when it’s needed by a patient.

39. There is no substitute for human blood.

40. If all blood donors gave three times a year, blood shortages would be a rare event (The current average is about two.).

41. If only one more percent of all Americans would give blood, blood shortages would disappear for the foreseeable future.

42. 46.5 gallons: amount of blood you could donate if you begin at age 17 and donate every 56 days until you reach 79 years old.

43. Four easy steps to donate blood: medical history, quick physical, donation and snacks.

44. The actual blood donation usually takes about 10 minutes. The entire process – from the time you sign in to the time you leave – takes about an hour.

45. After donating blood, you replace the fluid in hours and the red blood cells within four weeks. It takes eight weeks to restore the iron lost after donating.

46. You cannot get AIDS or any other infectious disease by donating blood.

47. 10 pints: amount of blood in the body of an average adult.

48. One unit of whole blood is roughly the equivalent of one pint.

49. Blood makes up about 7 percent of your body's weight.

50. A newborn baby has about one cup of blood in his body.

51. Giving blood will not decrease your strength.

52. Any company, community organization, place of worship or individual may contact their local community blood center to host a blood drive.

53. Blood drives hosted by companies, schools, places of worship and civic organizations supply roughly half of all blood donations across the United States.

54. People who donate blood are volunteers and are not paid for their donation.

55. 500,000: the number of Americans who donated blood in the days following the September 11 attacks.

56. Blood donation. It's about an hour of your time. It's About Life.

Got Questions About Blood? / Facts About Blood And Blood Banking

How much blood is donated each year?

How much blood is transfused each year?*

About 12.6 million units (including approximately 643,000 autologous donations) of whole blood are donated in the United States each year by approximately eight million volunteer blood donors. These units are transfused to about four million patients per year.

Typically, each donated unit of blood, referred to as whole blood, is separated into multiple components, such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Each component is generally transfused to a different individual, each with different needs.

The need for blood is great--on any given day, approximately 34,000 units of red blood cells are needed. Accident victims, people undergoing surgery, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer, or other diseases, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, all utilize blood. More than 23 million units of blood components are transfused every year.

Who donates blood?

Less than 5 percent of healthy Americans eligible to donate blood, actually do so. According to studies, the average donor is a college-educated white male, between the ages of 30 and 50, who is married and has an above-average income. However, a broad cross-section of the population donates every day. Furthermore, these “average” statistics are changing, and women and minority groups are volunteering to donate in increasing numbers. While persons 65 years and older compose 13 percent of the population, they use 25 percent of all blood units transfused.

Patients scheduled for surgery may be eligible to donate blood for themselves, a process known as autologous blood donation. In the weeks before non-emergency surgery, an autologous donor may be able to donate blood that will be stored until the surgical procedure.

Where is blood donated?

There are many places where blood donations can be made. Bloodmobiles (mobile blood drives on specially constructed buses) travel to high schools, colleges, churches, and community organizations. People can also donate at community blood centers and hospital-based donor centers. Many people donate at blood drives at their places of work. Community blood centers collect approximately 88 percent of the nation's blood, and hospital-based donor centers account for the other 12 percent.

What are the criteria for blood donation?

To be eligible to donate blood, a person must generally be at least 17 years of age (although some states permit younger people to donate with parental consent); be in good health; and weigh at least 110 pounds. Most blood banks have no upper age limit. All donors must pass the physical and health history examinations given prior to donation.

The donor’s body replenishes the fluid lost from donation in 24 hours. It may take up to two months to replace the lost red blood cells. Whole blood can be donated once every eight weeks.

What is the most common blood type?

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US population is as follows. Distribution may be different for specific racial and ethnic groups:

O Rh-positive

38 percent B Rh-positive

9 percent

O Rh-negative

7 percent B Rh-negative

2 percent

A Rh-positive

34 percent AB Rh-positive

3 percent

A Rh-negative

6 percent AB Rh-negative

1 percent

In an emergency, anyone can receive type O red blood cells, and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type. Therefore, people with type O blood are known as “universal donors” and those with type AB blood are known as “universal recipients.” In addition, AB Plasma donors can give to all blood types.

What tests are performed on donated blood?

After blood is drawn, it is tested for ABO group (blood type) and Rh type (positive or negative), as well as for any unexpected red blood cell antibodies that may cause problems in the recipient. Screening tests also are performed for evidence of donor infection, such as hepatitis viruses B and C, human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) 1 and 2, human T-lymphotropic viruses (HTLV) I and II, and syphilis. The specific tests performed are listed below:

* Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)

* Hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc)

* Hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV)

* HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody (anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2)

* HIV p24 antigen

* HTLV-I and HTLV-II antibody (anti-HTLV-I and anti-HTLV-II)

* Serologic test for syphilis

* Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAT)

Note: NAT is still a research initiative and many blood collection organizations are pursuing implementation under the FDA’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application process.

When are blood donors needed most?

While blood donors are needed throughout the year, they are most needed during holidays and in the summer. It is during these times that the number of donations declines while the demand continues or even increases. While a given individual may be unable to donate, he or she may be able to recruit a suitable donor. Relatives and friends of a patient requiring a blood transfusion may wish to help their loved one. Donating blood to replenish the units that were needed is one of the best gifts one can give.

[astral]

Moved for better exposure.

Astral

[Bisto]

Thanks Astral you made my day.

[RakJungTorlae]

Alright I am a little convinced.

But where is some guarantee my blood will go to a children's hospital? Or a caner ward or somewhere truly in need.

if my blood goes to some fool who got shot up by police or someone who got the crap bashed out of him and deserved it. I'm not to sympatric on them if you know what I mean.

Edited June 25, 2008 by RakJungTorlae

[WISteve]

"if my blood goes to some fool who got shot up by police or someone who got the crap bashed out of him and deserved it. I'm not to sympatric on them if you know what I mean."

You're making a mockery of a very serious topic, RJT.

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I'm O negative, the "universal donor" and one of the rarest of blood types in Thailand.

Planning to begin systematic every two months donations of blood starting when I arrive back in Udon next week.

It's the right thing to do and if there is anything to this Karma thing hopefully a like-minded person will be around in the event I should ever need blood.

Question for the OP or others who might be knowledgeable about this topic:

--I'm 55 years old and in good health. Is there an age where they no longer allow blood donations?

Thanks for the reminder of a good cause.

~WISteve

Edited June 25, 2008 by WISteve

[RakJungTorlae]

"if my blood goes to some fool who got shot up by police or someone who got the crap bashed out of him and deserved it. I'm not to sympatric on them if you know what I mean."

You're making a mockery of a very serious topic, RJT.

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I'm O negative, the "universal donor" and one of the rarest of blood types in Thailand.

Planning to begin systematic every two months donations of blood starting when I arrive back in Udon next week.

It's the right thing to do and if there is anything to this Karma thing hopefully a like-minded person will be around in the event I should ever need blood.

Question for the OP or others who might be knowledgeable about this topic:

--I'm 55 years old and in good health. Is there an age where they no longer allow blood donations?

Thanks for the reminder of a good cause.

~WISteve

Trust me,

My intentions are not to make a silly posting, I am considering it. I also have considered the karma as well.

I would just like to hear the answer form these guys as to where it will end up.

[PhilHarries]

You donate your blood to the system, after that you have no control over how they use it. This is the correct approach otherwise they'd have all sorts of race, religion, gender, sexuality clauses built in and the whole system would grind to a halt. The idea is to save human lives without restriction irrespective of our own personal predujices.

It is a doantion, same as any donation to any charity. The moment the cash leaves your hand it is beyond your personal control.

[geriatrickid]

Alright I am a little convinced.But where is some guarantee my blood will go to a children's hospital? Or a caner ward or somewhere truly in need.if my blood goes to some fool who got shot up by police or someone who got the crap bashed out of him and deserved it. I'm not to sympatric on them if you know what I mean.

Fair enough question. When a patient presents in an ER, the staff are obliged to treat that patient in a manner consistent with the medical condition and to not allow moral or personal beliefs to interfere with the delivery of treatment. What may be a person offensive to you or me, does not mean that the person is not entitled to receive basic medical care including a transfusion. It's a slippery slope to play on and one that can lead to horrible results. One neevr knows the true nature of a patient, i..e. whether or not they are intrinsically evil etc. Even condemned people on death row are deserving of medical care.

[Mosha]

From experience they do not take as much as the UK does per session. 1/2 an arm as opposed to a full arm. (Tony Hancock) I gave after the tsunami down here. It took me a while to explain I wanted to give and not recieve., but when they saw I was RH O-ve they were quite pleased. I was told in the UK where I was a regular donor, I still have my silver card, that O-ve can be used on any blood group.

Edited June 26, 2008 by Mosha

[Bisto]

Q from WISteave

I'm 55 years old and in good health. Is there an age where they no longer allow blood donations?

What are the criteria for blood donation?

To be eligible to donate blood, a person must generally be at least 17 years of age (although some states permit younger people to donate with parental consent); be in good health; and weigh at least 110 pounds. Most blood banks have no upper age limit. All donors must pass the physical and health history examinations given prior to donation.

[jayjayjayjay]

Bisto, could you confirm this is how the % should look, it appeared to get mixed up in your post:

O Rh-positive 38 percent

B Rh-positive 9 percent

O Rh-negative 7 percent

B Rh-negative 2 percent

A Rh-positive 34 percent

AB Rh-positive 3 percent

A Rh-negative 6 percent

AB Rh-negative 1 percent

I just confirmed a number of sites in the US, including Universities, it appears these percentages are relatively widely accepted. JJ

http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/press/press_kit.html

Edited June 26, 2008 by jayjayjayjay

[Florin]

How long does it take for the initial check-up and then subsequent donations? I'm 0 RH negative and up for it...is the center closer to the Siam side of Henri Dunant? Like, should I get off at Siam station or Rajadamri station?

[RIZLA+]

What do the hospitals charge a patient for a blood transfusion

[Bisto]

What do the hospitals charge a patient for a blood transfusion

They is no charge you are giving a donation.

You have no idea how much this means, how much it can give you a feeling that you are giving life. To see a child dying of an incurable disease it hits home to you how fragile we really are.

Medical technology has provided many life-saving discoveries over the years, but there is still no substitute for blood. In a medical emergency, often the most important element is the availability of blood. Blood donations can help a variety of individuals: trauma victims, surgery patients, premature babies, and individuals with anemia, cancer patients and many more

In addition to helping save up to three lives, blood donors receive many benefits, for example; all donors receive a mini-physical exam at the time of their donation. This includes the determination of hemoglobin levels (as a sign of anemia), blood pressure, temperature and various blood screening tests. After each donation, first time donors will be informed of their blood type and receive a donor identification card.

[wimster]

About 150 meters to the left when turning from Rama 4, so get off at Sala Daeng or Silom (MRT). Still will be a 10 min. walk.

Actually going 4 times a year, 350 cc. In my home country I could up go 5 times and give 500 cc.

Wish they altered that (for farangs?).

Having A Rh neg. they bug me to give (which is good).

How long does it take for the initial check-up and then subsequent donations? I'm 0 RH negative and up for it...is the center closer to the Siam side of Henri Dunant? Like, should I get off at Siam station or Rajadamri station?

[waveydavey]

When I lived in the UK I was registered as a potential bone marrow donor but after a few years they wrote to me and said that due to a change in policy I was no longer eligible to be a donor as I'm type 2 diabetic.

Does anybody know if this is also the case for blood donors or am I ok to donate ? (don't know what blood group I am).

[phiannmay]

I am the one who started this topic. I am a Thai national and I would like to share with you what my family had been through last week.

3 years ago my dad, 78 years old now, had done heart operation. When he was admited to the hospital for the final check up before the operation and found out that he had A Rh negative blood. The doctor told him to go back and wait for the blood. We didn't have any clue as how long we have to wait. I still remembered how hard it was during that time when he had to wait for at least 3 weeks for the operation. The hospital asked us to help searching for blood donor and we did every possible way but could manage to contact only one guy who donated the blood for him. Thanks to the national blood center we finally recieved blood enough for him 3 weeks later. It was very hard to wait desperately for blood but fortunately he still had time to wait.

I was hoping it will never happen again but just last week the same scenario happened again but this time it's urgent. He had an accident and it caused leakage in his intestine. He had internal bleeding and lost some blood. He was admited to the hospital and by the time he was there he was shocked and he needed urgent operation to save his life. We contacted all hospitals and red cross for the blood but none was in stock. Luckily my cousin was the surgeon and he decided to do the surgery eventhough we couldn't find any blood. My cousin told me if my dad was in the hand of the other doctor , noone will do the operation for him if they don't have blood in hand.

He had the operation on Friday night and the surgeon did it fast in order for him to lose minimum blood to make sure his body can support it till the blood arrived. I tried contacting some friends and managed to find someone to donate blood but was told we had to wait for 2 days to screen the blood. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, we recieved the blood, just in time, cause my dad's blood count start to reach the dangerous level. Now he's recovering and he's very happy to have survive to see his family again. I was so thankful for the red cross society and to the people who donate blood to my dad.

In order to show my appreciation to them, I promised to myself that from now on I will donate my blood as often as I can. Besides, I will help them raising the awareness to people esp. foreigners in Thailand. I hope you all can help donating blood. It's not only for Thai people but it's also for foreigner who's in need. I went to their website www.redcross.or.th and found out about this news in Thai.

http://www.redcross.or.th/pr/pr_news.php4?db=0&nhid=279

If you have some Thai friends they will be able to translate for you.

Thank you for your support

[phiannmay]

More info on where you can donate your blood.

http://www.redcross.or.th/english/donation...wholeblood.php4

[Florin]

About 150 meters to the left when turning from Rama 4, so get off at Sala Daeng or Silom (MRT). Still will be a 10 min. walk.

Thanks for that! I'm type 0 RH negative myself, so will be taking a stroll there this week...

[NHJ]

i didn't know negative RH were so rare, i'm among the 6 percents to have A-

[Bagwan]

Q from WISteave

I'm 55 years old and in good health. Is there an age where they no longer allow blood donations?

In the UK there certainly is. I was turned away when I was in my early 50's. I was advised that the limit in LOS is 65 but have not verified.

About 5 years ago I asked at BPH about donating and was given an address in Sriricha. I wrote twice and didn't get a reply. Their loss. I assume that it is typical Thai mismanagement that there isn't a Donor Centre in the City of Pattaya. Perhaps BPH would allocate some space and funds instead of cosseting the corrupt police. Fat chance of the Government doing anything.

[PhilHarries]

Q from WISteave

I'm 55 years old and in good health. Is there an age where they no longer allow blood donations?

In the UK there certainly is. I was turned away when I was in my early 50's. I was advised that the limit in LOS is 65 but have not verified.

About 5 years ago I asked at BPH about donating and was given an address in Sriricha. I wrote twice and didn't get a reply. Their loss. I assume that it is typical Thai mismanagement that there isn't a Donor Centre in the City of Pattaya. Perhaps BPH would allocate some space and funds instead of cosseting the corrupt police. Fat chance of the Government doing anything.

Did you write in Thai? Maybe none of their staff reads English.

[Locturian]

Jesus Am I truely screwed if I were in an accident? I have AB Rh Negative (AB-). This means that on average less than 1% of the world shares my bloodtype. Can I recieve from anyone else? Getting kinda of scared here.. Maybe I should walk from now on - This IS Thai traffic afterall... :S

[NHJ]

<br />Jesus <img src="style_emoticons/default/sad.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Am I truely screwed if I were in an accident? I have AB Rh Negative (AB-). This means that on average less than 1% of the world shares my bloodtype. Can I recieve from anyone else? Getting kinda of scared here.. Maybe I should walk from now on - This IS Thai traffic afterall... :S<br />

your situation is the opposite, as long as the RH is negative you can receive from all types.

however giving your blood is not really intersting as only RH negative AB will be able to receive it.

[Locturian]

Oh - I see - Thanks for clearing that up - I now feel much better Kinda funny thinking about the fact that less than 1% of the world share your bloodtype though... Are are somekind of übermenches? Or perhaps some decendants of Jesus? We'll never know, but funny to speculate about...

Anyways - I agree - More people should give blood! But as the first poster, I also fear the small pointy needle. Not because I think I would get an infection or get sick, but just cause it is what is is. A needle into your body :S Last time I took a bloodtest i fainted - for the first time in my life (ever) - and that did not make it any easier for the next time

Edited June 27, 2008 by Locturian