Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand

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Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand. (2026, October 31). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cmze42el49d9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Thai Red Cross workers in Bangkok organized a Halloween-themed blood drive, dressing up in costumes to attract donors. Participants received free themed t-shirts, and organizers anticipated that the turnout would be more than twice as high as on a regular Saturday.

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On October 31, 2026, the Thai Red Cross organized a Halloween-themed blood donation drive in Bangkok, Thailand. Workers dressed up in costumes to attract more donors, and the charity offered free themed t-shirts as an incentive. According to organizers, they anticipated that turnout would more than double compared to a typical Saturday. The event aimed to increase participation in blood donations through creative engagement during Halloween.

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Bangkok Red Cross Thai Thailand

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The charity gave free themed t-shirts to donors as part of the event, and said it expected turnout to more than double compared to a typical Saturday.

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2026-10-31 · BBC News

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Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand This content is not available in your location. asserted

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There was an error Thai Red Cross workers dressed up as part of a Halloween-themed blood drive in the country's capital Bangkok. asserted

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The charity gave free themed t-shirts to donors as part of the event, and said it expected turnout to more than double compared to a typical Saturday. asserted

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