• Gratuity refers to a one-time lump-sum payment granted in recognition of public service, paid by the government upon retirement.
• Pension refers to a monthly allowance granted in recognition of public service, paid by the government.
• Gratuity Payable upon Death (Death Gratuity) is divided into 2 cases,
  1. Death in Service: If a government official passes away while in active service, and the death is not due to serious personal misconduct, a survivor gratuity shall be paid to the heirs, calculated as: Last month’s salary × number of years of government service. The entitlement is distributed as follows:
  • Children: 2 shares (or 3 shares if there are 3 or more children)
  • Spouse (husband/wife): 1 share
  • Father and/or mother (if living): 1 share
  • If any of the above heirs are not present, their shares shall be reallocated among the remaining eligible heirs.
  • If no legal heirs are available, the gratuity shall be paid to the individual designated by the deceased, as per the official declaration filed with the government agency. (Refer to relevant Ministry Announcement on Declaration of Intent)
  2. Death of a Pension Recipient: If the deceased was receiving a regular government pension, the survivor gratuity shall be paid in the amount of 30 times the monthly pension amount
  
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Procedure and Required Documents for Claiming Survivor Gratuity: ขั้นตอนและเอกสารประกอบการขอรับบำเหน็จตกทอด”

In the event of the death of a government official or employee affiliated with Chulalongkorn University, the heirs may submit a death notification along with a copy of the death certificate using one of the following methods,