tropo Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Is there a place where I can go to donate blood whenever I choose to?... as opposed to a special blood drive event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 No, I have too much blood and want to give some away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Troll post removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phl Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Is there a place where I can go to donate blood whenever I choose to?... as opposed to a special blood drive event. I am guessing , but I think any of the hospitals be happy to get some, or can also contact Thai red cross and ask them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 No one on here donates blood in Pattaya? Perhaps the alcohol content would be too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Just curious why you want to give your blood away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Just curious why you want to give your blood away? I have too much... and it's a good opportunity to give back to the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Apparently only government hospitals accept blood donations here. Missed my chance today as this service closes at 3pm at Banglamung Hospital. I will try again tomorrow. Does anyone know of a place closer to Pattaya South? Edited August 16, 2012 by tropo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 You maybe you could try the government health center on Soi Bua Khao, near Soi 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 How can you have too much blood? The human body only contains around 6 quarts. Just kidding.......I know your intensions are just good and wanting to donate for good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 How can you have too much blood? The human body only contains around 6 quarts. Just kidding.......I know your intensions are just good and wanting to donate for good reason. You can have too much blood. It's determined by your hematocrit percentage. Not in blood volume, but too many RBC. A 400ml donation lowers the hematocrit in an average size person by 3%. When hematocrit gets too high the blood becomes too thick and increases the risk of heart attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar501 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Has anyone at TV ever given blood in Pattaya or elsewhere in Thailand? I used to be a regular blood donor in Australia, and I would get cross examined under a spot-light by the nurse if I said I had been in a sexual relationship whilst in Thailand since the previous donation. Such an admission usually resulted in the Red Cross refusing my blood on concerns that I may have contracted a blood-borne disease. Does the Red Cross in Thailand have a similar screening regime? Especially in Pattaya, I would think that particular care would need to be taken as to who is able to donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Just to wrap this one up. They have a special blood donation room at Banglamung Hospital. It's on the 2nd floor right next to the lab reception office. There's a heart symbol painted on the door. Just go in and they'll take care of you. First you fill out a form - best to have a Thai reader with you to fill this out... then they take 350 ml of blood. They will only do this once every 3 months. When finished they'll give you a chocolate snack, a little bag of iron tablets, an orange soda drink, a donor heart shaped little badge and a card so you'll not have to fill out the paper work next time you go. They'll accept donations from 8am till 3pm, Monday to Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Unnecessary and out of order comment removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How can you have too much blood? The human body only contains around 6 quarts. Just kidding.......I know your intensions are just good and wanting to donate for good reason. You can have too much blood. It's determined by your hematocrit percentage. Not in blood volume, but too many RBC. A 400ml donation lowers the hematocrit in an average size person by 3%. When hematocrit gets too high the blood becomes too thick and increases the risk of heart attack. WOW That is good info really. I never realized that to be honest. Thanks. PS: Your last post seems you found the place to donate and again more good info for people like yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a lot of respect for blood donors, no-one knows when they will need it. Good on ya OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a lot of respect for blood donors, no-one knows when they will need it. Good on ya OP. Yes, I reckon it's time for me to give back. I'm alive due to blood donations after a serious motorcycle accident in Australia when I was young, so I have quite a lot to donate still be break even. It's a shame they only let you donate once every 3 months because it could be a couple of years to pay back my debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a lot of respect for blood donors, no-one knows when they will need it. Good on ya OP. Yes, I reckon it's time for me to give back. I'm alive due to blood donations after a serious motorcycle accident in Australia when I was young, so I have quite a lot to donate still be break even. It's a shame they only let you donate once every 3 months because it could be a couple of years to pay back my debt. Just do what you can and thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It would be nice, if when you got in an accident or otherwise needed blood, that they would check your donation card, and if you have never donated, then you shall not receive! Sure, there are people that because of medication or sickness or age, that they cannot donate, but for the others, give while you can, then when its your turn to receive, you can do it with a clear conscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasia Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Well Done for going to the trouble to find out where and then donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The Thai Red Cross are having a blood donor event this Wednesday 26th September between 1200 -1400 at Central Festival Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 The Thai Red Cross are having a blood donor event this Wednesday 26th September between 1200 -1400 at Central Festival Pattaya. Thanks for that. I'll head down there and give some more. I was going to donate at Banglamung hospital again tomorrow, but you've saved me the trouble. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Tropo, if you donated a month ago shouldn't you wait the 3 months period before your next donation? I used to donate in the UK, and remember being told it was unsafe to donate without a 3 month wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Tropo, if you donated a month ago shouldn't you wait the 3 months period before your next donation? I used to donate in the UK, and remember being told it was unsafe to donate without a 3 month wait. That's the general plan, but once I show them my CBC they're happy to oblige. I always have a CBC done before I donate. I donated 11 days ago too. They only take 350ml which is about 4% of my total blood volume. My hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV and RBC count have hardly changed since the last donation. Edited September 24, 2012 by tropo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 The Thai Red Cross are having a blood donor event this Wednesday 26th September between 1200 -1400 at Central Festival Pattaya. There was no Red Cross to be seen at Central at 1300. Where did you get this information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) How strange no one was there! Here is the e mail I received from the Thai Red Cross. John C Subject: Time to hold events Blood Donation Reply-To: regionIII NBC <[email protected]> Dear Mr.John C We proud to present to hold events Blood Donation at Central festival Pattaya beach on 26 Sep 2012 during at noon to 2 pm. Best Regards Parnisara Sukjinda (Chif of section) Regional Blood Center 3 chonburi (038)278905 0851116199 **"Life is beautiful with people like you in it."** Edited September 28, 2012 by JohnC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Off topic lame attempt at humour removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 How strange no one was there! Here is the e mail I received from the Thai Red Cross. John C Subject: Time to hold events Blood Donation Reply-To: regionIII NBC <[email protected]> Dear Mr.John C We proud to present to hold events Blood Donation at Central festival Pattaya beach on 26 Sep 2012 during at noon to 2 pm. Best Regards Parnisara Sukjinda (Chif of section) Regional Blood Center 3 chonburi (038)278905 0851116199 **"Life is beautiful with people like you in it."** I was there from 1300 to 1400 and walked all over looking for it. If you have some information about a blood donation event again please PM me or post here. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 OK Tropo will do, I have asked them to put me on their mailing list but after your experience I wonder if it is worth it. Sorry you had a wasted journey :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 OK Tropo will do, I have asked them to put me on their mailing list but after your experience I wonder if it is worth it. Sorry you had a wasted journey :-( It's ok. I don't mind shopping and eating lunch there anyway so it wasn't a wasted journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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