george Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 RENEWED URGENT REQUEST: Urgent need for O-Negative blood for Phuket expat resident One of our members, long-term Phuket resident Paul James, owner of the Expat Hotel in Phuket, is in urgent need of O-negative blood. This blood type is very rare in Thailand, only about 7% of all westerners are type O negative. Donations of his blood type can be made at Vachira Phuket Hospital, every day between 9am and 3pm. Vachira Phuket is located on Yaowarat Road in Phuket City. Donors are asked to go to the blood center at Vachira Phuket and state that their donation should be designated specifically for Paul James. Please note that donation of any other blood type than O negative is not requested at this time. Thanks in advance for your help! -- Phuket 2009-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am O negative but live in Bangkok, is there any way I can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 the original request said that if you went and made the donation at Bangkok Hospital (I think) in BAngkok, they will arrange for the blood to be delivered to their counterpart in Phuket. I looked at the original thread and it does say BAngkok Hospital Phuket will arrange for the blood to be delivered to them. Perhaps if you called Bangkok Hospital in Bkk and ask them to liaise with their branch in Phuket? Hospital number: Bangkok branch: Bangkok Hospital Medical Center 2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Road Bangkapi , Huay Khwang Bangkok 10310 Tel. (+66) 2310-3000 or 1719 (local calls only) Contact Center Tel. (+662) 310-3344 Fax. (+662) 755-1310 Emergency Services Tel. (+662) 310-3456 Fax. (+662) 310-3132 Phuket:Bangkok Hospital Phuket 2/1 Hongyok Utis Rd., Muang District, Phuket, 83000, Thailand. Tel : +66 (0) 7625 4425 Pattaya:BANGKOK HOSPITAL PATTAYA 301 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road, Km. 143, Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150 Tel. 1719 Overseas Call: +66 3825 9999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyphuketLife Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 what about adding a blood type field to the profiles? We could all fill them out.... then two years later when an urgent need for a perticular blood type happens.... those members known to have that blood type can get emailed right away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am O negative but live in Bangkok, is there any way I can help? Yes, perhaps. Please email Chris at [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 what about adding a blood type field to the profiles?We could all fill them out.... then two years later when an urgent need for a perticular blood type happens.... those members known to have that blood type can get emailed right away? We are looking into this. We had such database a few years ago, and even a website built up. Will revert asap regarding this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuey Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 what about adding a blood type field to the profiles?We could all fill them out.... then two years later when an urgent need for a perticular blood type happens.... those members known to have that blood type can get emailed right away? im o negative also, staying in pats at the min, if i can be of help let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 what about adding a blood type field to the profiles?We could all fill them out.... then two years later when an urgent need for a perticular blood type happens.... those members known to have that blood type can get emailed right away? im o negative also, staying in pats at the min, if i can be of help let me know Thanks. Please email Chris at [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 RENEWED URGENT REQUEST:Urgent need for O-Negative blood for Phuket expat resident One of our members, long-term Phuket resident Paul James, owner of the Expat Hotel in Phuket, is in urgent need of O-negative blood. This blood type is very rare in Thailand, only about 7% of all westerners are type O negative. Donations of his blood type can be made at Vachira Phuket Hospital, every day between 9am and 3pm. Vachira Phuket is located on Yaowarat Road in Phuket City. Donors are asked to go to the blood center at Vachira Phuket and state that their donation should be designated specifically for Paul James. Please note that donation of any other blood type than O negative is not requested at this time. Thanks in advance for your help! -- Phuket 2009-02-04 Im O negative and I live in Pattaya, can I donate my blood at Bangkok General Hospital? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 In Phuket the blood is all managed by the Thai Red Cross and is collected and stored at the Wachira Hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Im O negative and I live in Pattaya, can I donate my blood at Bangkok General Hospital? It might be possible! Please email Chris at [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgs Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Not sure about the Thai Red Cross, but the Aust Red Cross doesn't allow donations from anyone that has had sex with a Thai in Thailand during the past 10 years. Sex with a Thai in any other country is OK, but apparently Thai people pick up HIV going through immigration in Thailand. This is according to a Dr at the Parramatta branch of the Blood Bank. Due to this, my 50th was my last. I'm O+, so not much help this time - hope the rules with the RCBB are a bit better there. No flames - this happened & I'm not happy with them over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milan001 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 HELLO!!! my blood is 0Rh negativ and this time i live in pattaya with my son and with my girlfriend and her daughter.we are planed to go to phuket for a short time so if He still need the blood i can give him every day.only thing that i ask you to book for me accomodation. thanks and have a nice day and good health for a Mr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 The person that needed the O- blood has received it and has had the operation. Blood now isn't needed, but, maybe people with O- could still donate as this is a very rare blood group in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 The person that needed the O- blood has received it and has had the operation.Blood now isn't needed, but, maybe people with O- could still donate as this is a very rare blood group in Thailand. Blood IS urgently needed again. I was in contact with Phuket this morning, and this is for sure a renewed request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjames Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 The person that needed the O- blood has received it and has had the operation.Blood now isn't needed, but, maybe people with O- could still donate as this is a very rare blood group in Thailand. Blood IS urgently needed again. I was in contact with Phuket this morning, and this is for sure a renewed request. Hi. I work for the Phuket Gazette and would like to write about this. If this person is still urgently in need of blood we could also run an appeal on out website. Could someone who knows the latest please PM me urgently [phone number removed]? Thanks, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 phuketjames, I know you mean well, and thank you for offering to help however, for privacy and security reasons, Ive removed your phone number and asked members to contact you by PM. as George mentioned, the request and urgency of it is certainly genuine. The hospital contacted George again this morning, and have provided with the info as posted in the OP. perhaps your best way to confirm and get more details is by emailing: Chris at [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milan001 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 HELLO!!! MY TEL NUMBER IS (removed by mods) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonerone Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am O Neg live in Samui if I can help please let me know (email address removed by mods) Not sure about the Thai Red Cross, but the Aust Red Cross doesn't allow donations from anyone that has had sex with a Thai in Thailand during the past 10 years. Sex with a Thai in any other country is OK, but apparently Thai people pick up HIV going through immigration in Thailand. This is according to a Dr at the Parramatta branch of the Blood Bank. Due to this, my 50th was my last. I'm O+, so not much help this time - hope the rules with the RCBB are a bit better there.No flames - this happened & I'm not happy with them over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf384 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Am married to lovely Thai lady, am O neg, have donated to Australian Red Cross in December 2008. So lets not get the facts in the way of a good story.... In Korat for the next few weeks and willing to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lounger Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am O group and am in Patong but I don't know if + or -. I think I should know and should register somewhere and donate. Can I do this in Bangkok Hospital Patong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heina Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am I (O) negative. Ready to donate in Bangkok. Can get "Bangkok" or "Rama 9" hospitals at 10 minutes. Contact me (by PM) or (please send PM). Sergey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 folks, please do not post email addresses or personal phone numbers here. (of course, email address for bbap is fine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf384 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 this is good to see so many offers of help:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remorhaz Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am in Pattaya and yes I have O neg blood (born in states). Happy to help if I can. folks, please do not post email addresses or personal phone numbers here. (of course, email address for bbap is fine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogz Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 RENEWED URGENT REQUEST:Urgent need for O-Negative blood for Phuket expat resident One of our members, long-term Phuket resident Paul James, owner of the Expat Hotel in Phuket, is in urgent need of O-negative blood. This blood type is very rare in Thailand, only about 7% of all westerners are type O negative. Donations of his blood type can be made at Vachira Phuket Hospital, every day between 9am and 3pm. Vachira Phuket is located on Yaowarat Road in Phuket City. Donors are asked to go to the blood center at Vachira Phuket and state that their donation should be designated specifically for Paul James. Please note that donation of any other blood type than O negative is not requested at this time. Thanks in advance for your help! -- Phuket 2009-02-04 I had a colleague who had a similar request for blood. He asked all the staff where I work if they could give blood. I wanted to give blood but I'm not sure what my blood group is. I would gladly give blood to the expat in Phuket but I'm in Bangkok. Maybe some sort of expat blood donor scheme could be introduced in areas that have a high concentration of expats. I believe that the farang and Asian blood groups are usually different? It would be a good idea to have a blood bank available for when it is required and for emergancies. This would benefit all. I hope that the guy in Phuket manages to get his O-negative blood and wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE180 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I will be arriving 12:15 Phuket airport on Friday. I have a shuttle picking me and G/F up to go to resort. If anyone wants to take me to donate, I am willing. First visit and short 3 nights. Blue Marine Resort Joe Las Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commie Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am O group and am in Patong but I don't know if + or -. I think I should know and should register somewhere and donate. Can I do this in Bangkok Hospital Patong? Unfortunately it cannot be done in Patong hospital. Best thing is to come to Vachira and they will check whether your Rh in positive or negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Im O negative and I live in Pattaya, can I donate my blood at Bangkok General Hospital? It might be possible! Please email Chris at [email protected] I sent an email to Chris at 11:11 exactly and offered to help, but so far at 13:56 I did not get a reply from him. So MODs, if you really are in need of help orchestrate this whole thing to a level that there is free flow of communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsateeb Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 All those in BKK, especially those with O- blood, that are interested in a general donation now and in the future can go to the Thai Red Cross on Henry Dunant Road every day from 8:30-15:30 with extended hours Tuesday Thursday 7:30-7:30, next to Chulalongkorn Univeristy. Only 7 in 1000 Thais have type O neg blood. Thai rules allow you to give once every 3 months must be under age 60. They also ask about drug use, pregnancy & menstration, time in prison, Hepititus or HIV, same sex relationships of you and your partner, recent surgery dental work tattoos as well as a few other questions. There is usually someone there that speaks English that can assist you. The phone number is 02-263-9600to99, there are other locations run by the red cross that also opperate at a few hospitals and malls around town but on specific days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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