National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society

The National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society is the central agency responsible for the national blood supply and transfusion services in Thailand. It operates a comprehensive network for blood collection, screening, and distribution, ensuring the safety and availability of blood products for hospitals nationwide. A key component of its operations is the Plasma Fractionation Center, which produces essential plasma-derived medicinal products including albumin, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and coagulation factor concentrates. The organization also manages the National Stem Cell Donor Registry and provides specialized laboratory services such as HLA typing and infectious disease testing. As a leader in transfusion medicine in Southeast Asia, the Centre actively engages in research, development, and training to advance blood safety standards.