At some point or another, most of us have thought about what we would do if we got into an accident, or had a sudden health failure, or even worse. By definition, an emergency situation does not give us time to make arrangements while it’s happening, which is why it’s important to have an emergency plan already in place. 

One of the biggest problems that face foreigners in an emergency situation is the issue of blood transfusions. It is recommended that you and an emergency contact know your blood type in the event of an emergency. If you end up needing an emergency blood transfer, and your blood type is RH Negative, please note that this blood type is not common among Thai people and is therefore in very short supply. The National Blood Center does keep a supply of this blood type, and the Central Blood Register has a register of donors, in case an emergency blood donation is needed.