Bangkok Bank continues its mission to awaken the power of "givers" nationwide by launching the “Bangkok Bank aims to deliver 7 million cc Blood Donation to Save Lives throughout Thailand”. The Bank collaborates with the National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society to open 12 mobile blood donation points at the Bank’s branches covering all regions nationwide, to invite Thai people to participate in the activity every three months to facilitate easier access, encourage regular donations from both new and regular donors, and support society as a trusted partner and reliable close friend.
Bangkok Bank President Chartsiri Sophonpanich cited the success of the project “8 million cc for 80 years of Bangkok Bank” to mark the Bank's 80th anniversary during 2023 – 2024, in which executives, employees, customers and the general public donated a total of more than 14 million cc of blood. The Bank was proud to support the National Blood Centre with sufficient blood donations to help 105,237 patients nationwide. Seeing the power of this great giving the Bank decided to continue its activities. This year, the project is the “Bangkok Bank aims to deliver 7 million cc Blood Donation to Save Lives throughout Thailand” to support the National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society’s 70th Birthday, 70 million cc Blood Donation campaign in Honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn”, to celebrate Her Royal Highness’s 70th birthday anniversary on April 2, 2025.
Last year, the Bank found that many 'givers' still had difficulty accessing blood donation points so this year, the mobile blood donation points have been expanded. In addition to the previous two points in Bangkok at the Bangkok Bank Head Office in Silom and Rama 3 Building, the Bank this year has added 10 mobile blood donation points at the Bank's branches in other provinces to make it more convenient for customers, the public, partners, and Bank employees who want to be regular "givers" through quarterly blood donations. The collections cover all regions nationwide and are at 1.) Pratu Chang Phuak branch, Chiang Mai 2) Phitsanulok branch, Phitsanulok 3) Siracha branch, Chon Buri 4) Rotchana Road branch, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 5) Hua Hin branch, Prachuap Khiri Khan 6) Chachoengsao branch, Chachoengsao 7) Nakhon Ratchasima branch, Nakhon Ratchasima 8) Udon Thani branch, Udon Thani 9) Hat Yai branch, Songkhla 10) Chon Kasem Road branch, Suratthani.
“Although medical advancements continue to progress, nothing can replace the blood needed to treat patients. Maintaining an adequate blood reserve is crucial and plays a vital role in patient care in various situations. Each blood donation can help save more than three lives and is a charitable act that everyone can contribute to equally. For over 37 years, the Bank has been dedicated to this cause, donating 32,542,550 cc of blood and saving the lives of 261,181 patients (as of the end of 2024). As a “trusted partner and reliable close friend”, the Bank will continue to implement various projects to support the recruitment of blood donors, ensuring sufficient blood reserves for medical treatment. The Bank aims to harness the power of the 'giver' by continually and sustainably retaining existing donors as regular blood donors, while campaigning to increase the number of new blood donors,” said Mr. Chartsiri.
Associate Professor Dootchai Chaiwanichsiri, M.D., Director of the National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society, stated that The National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society, aims to provide high-quality, safe blood services nationwide. The World Health Organization recommends that 3% of a country's population should be blood donors. In Thailand, with a population of 66 million, only 1.66 million people, or around 2.5% of the population, donates blood, leading to shortages in some areas and periods. This presents a significant challenge to the center which has had to produce new strategies to increase blood reserves. These include expanding blood donation points both within and outside the premises, covering central and regional areas, seeking cooperation from partner agencies to organize special activities and regularly sharing knowledge about blood donation.
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“For many years Bangkok Bank has been a strong partner and a vital force, constantly supporting the mission of the Blood Center. Notably, thanks to the recent “8 million cc for 80 years of Bangkok Bank” project, we successfully collected up to 14 million cc of blood, or more than 35,000 units, equivalent to saving the lives of over 100,000 patients. This year, we will continue our participation with the “Bangkok Bank aims to deliver 7 million cc Blood Donation to Save Lives throughout Thailand” project. This initiative represents another significant step in amplifying the power of the 'givers’ to cover a wider area. It will also play a crucial role in ensuring that Thai society has sufficient blood reserves in all situations, both normal and critical, so that every life has an equal and timely opportunity for treatment,” said Associate Professor Dootchai.
For those interested in joining the “Bangkok Bank aims to deliver 7 million cc Blood Donation to Save Lives throughout Thailand” project, blood donations can be made at the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society, in any of the 12 National Blood Service Regions nationwide, Mobile Blood Donation Units, and provincial hospitals that serve as blood service branch hospitals. Simply scan the QR code, fill in your information, and record the number of cc. donated with the project. Additionally, you can donate at the 12 Bangkok Bank Mobile Blood Donation Units, which will be organized quarterly in various regions nationwide until December 31, 2025.
A token of gratitude: Blood donors under the project who have donated 3 times within 2025 will receive a commemorative amulet of ‘Somdej Phra Pairee Pinas, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara’. For more information and the schedule of 12 Bangkok Bank’s Mobile Blood Donation Units, please contact Bangkok Bank at 0-2230-2062 or 0-2230-2700.
