Thai Red Cross Launches Blood Drive Honoring Queen Sirikit

Thailand's National Blood Service is inviting all citizens to participate in the "United Thailand" blood donation campaign during August to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and receive a special commemorative stamp marking her 80th birthday. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dujjai Chaiyawanitsiri, director of the National Blood Service under the Thai Red Cross Society, explained that August 12 is both Mother's Day and the birthday of Queen Sirikit, who has served as patron of the Thai Red Cross for 70 years since 1956. Under her royal patronage, the Thai Red Cross has advanced humanitarian work according to international Red Cross principles, bringing welfare to people and the nation. The Queen's consistent support for blood donation services, including her tradition of presenting commemorative pins to donors, has encouraged continuous and sustainable blood donations motivated by deep gratitude for her patronage. Donors participating between August 10–14 at the National Blood Service on Henri Dunant Road or at 12 regional blood centers nationwide—in Lopburi, Chachoengsao, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Si Thammarat (Thung Song), Songkhla, and Phuket—will receive a commemorative stamp honoring Queen Sirikit as Thai Red Cross patron. To qualify for the commemorative stamp at the National Blood Service headquarters, donors must pre-register online via the National Blood Service Facebook page and follow the service's LINE Official Account (@nbctrc).