Red Cross calls for donorsPeople donate blood at the Thai Red Cross Society as part of a Halloween campaign in October last year. Donors receive a T-shirt that says ‘Don’t Be Scared To Donate Blood’ as a souvenir. Nutthawat WichieanbutThe Thai Red Cross Society has called for blood donations after national reserves fell below minimum levels. The public is urged to donate blood, and Buddhists are invited to join the "Make Merit by Donating Blood on Makha Bucha Week" campaign from today until Tuesday. Eligible donors must be aged 17 to 70, with first-time donors no older than 60, weigh at least 45kg and be in good health without conditions that could pose risks to recipients.

Source: Bangkok Post March 01, 2026 00:00 UTC