Country's hospitals seek help in fight against Covid

The Covid-19 situation is worsening with infections and deaths rising rapidly every day for over a month.

Nearly all hospitals and field hospitals in Bangkok and other provinces can no longer provide beds for new patients and medical staff are working harder than ever to treat their patients.

An additional problem faced by most medical staff is the lack of medical equipment and supplies to adequately assist such a large number of infected cases.

That's why many hospitals are calling for donations once again. Everyone can help by donating money or simply sending necessary items to the following hospitals:

Siriraj Foundation at Siriraj Hospital is calling for cash donations for the "Song Tor High Flow Hai Khon Dan Na" project.

The project aims to purchase 100 high-flow nasal cannulas (HFNC), worth 20 million baht, for medium and small hospitals in many provinces in need of this critical device to treat Covid-19 patients. Money can be transferred to Siam Commercial Bank account number 016-300049-4. Deposit documents should be sent to donate_siriraj@hotmail.com or Line OA: @sirirajfoundation. Call 02-419-7658--60 ext 101--4.

Phramongkutklao Hospital is calling for cash donations for medical equipment and supplies.

Donations can be made via money transfer or by cheque a/c payee only to Phramongkutklao Hospital Foundation to TMB Bank account number 038-2-70902-0. Deposit documents should be sent to foundation_pmk@hotmail.com. Call 02-354-3699 or 098-860-1411.

BMA General Hospital is accepting cash donations for the construction of a negative-pressure isolation ward for patients in critical condition as well as medical equipment and supplies.

Donations can be made via bank transfer to Bangkok Bank account number 001-0-87506-0. Deposit documents should be sent to Line OA: bma63. Interested people may send medical equipment and supplies, personal care items for patients, food, bottled water and other necessary items directly to the hospital's administrative department, 19th floor of 100 Years Anusorn Building. Call 02-220-8000 ext 11934.

Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, is raising funds to purchase medical equipment.

Money can be transferred to Krung Thai Bank account number 012-0-31980-2. Deposit documents should be sent to Line OA: @ual1226j. Necessary items can be sent directly to the hospital from 8am to 4pm on weekdays. Call 02-244-3030.

Police General Hospital is raising funds for medical equipment and supplies, medicine and necessary items.

Donations can be made via bank transfer to Krung Thai Bank account number 982-2-72843-3. Deposit documents should be sent to foundation.police.go.th@gmail.com. Call 088-002-8699.

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University is raising funds to purchase medical equipment.

Donations can be made via money transfer to Bangkok Bank account number 090-3-50015-5, Kasikorn Bangkok account number 879-200448-3, and Siam Commercial Bank account number 026-3-05216-3. Deposit documents should be sent to Line OA: @RamaFoundation. Alternatively, donate online at ramafoundation.or.th. Call 02-201-1111.

Thammasat University Field Hospital is accepting donations of cash and necessary items to support the treatment of Covid-19 patients.

Money can be transferred to Bangkok Bank account number 091-0-20188-8 and TMB Bank account number 050-2-00002-9. Deposit documents should be sent to Line OA: 0650542565. Medical equipment and medical masks can be sent directly to Thammasat University Hospital. Call 089-887-6405 or 083-777-4062.

Ratchaphiphat Hospital is calling for cash donations for a laboratory for Covid-19 testing.

Donations can be made via bank transfer to Krung Thai Bank account number 191-1-15952-6 and deposit documents should be sent to the hospital by calling 084-108-1561. Those who don't want evidence for a tax deduction can transfer money to Krung Thai Bank account number 191-0-20940-6 instead. Alternatively, cash donations are accepted at the hospital, which is located on Phetkasem 77.

Banphotphisai Hospital urgently needs medical supplies.

Items such as PPE suits, cover-all suits, isolation gowns, face shields, leg covers, bouffant caps and N95 masks can be sent directly to Banphotphisai Hospital, 700 Moo 2, Banphot Phisai-Pho Talay Road, Charoen Phon subdistrict, Banphot Phisai district, Nakhon Sawan 60180. Alternatively, donate money via bank transfer to Krung Thai Bank account number 631-0-38957-2. Deposit documents should be sent to the hospital by calling 056-279-028 ext 160.

Khon Kaen Hospital is calling for cash donations to purchase medical supplies and office supplies and to improve its negative air pressure ward.

Donations can be made via bank transfer to Krung Thai Bank account number 405-0-71334-9. Deposit documents should be sent to Line OA: prkkh. Call 043-009-9000 ext 1197.

Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Hospital is calling for donations of cash and medical equipment.

Money can be transferred to Krung Thai Bank account number 678-0-75044-1. Deposit documents should be sent to the hospital by calling 073-510-462 or 073-510-478. Medical equipment can be sent directly to the hospital in Narathiwat daily from 8am to 5pm. Call 081-959-9526.

Pattani Hospital is raising funds to purchase an Ethylene Oxide gas steriliser (450L) worth 2 million baht.

Donations can be made via bank transfer to Krung Thai Bank account number 907-0-95471-0. Deposit documents should be sent to chanisara@gmail.com. Call 093-598-2459.