Appeals Court Dismisses Embezzlement Case Against Krit Narongdech

The Appeals Court has overturned the lower court's verdict and dismissed the embezzlement case against Krit Narongdech, ruling there was no corrupt intent. The case had drawn significant public attention since March 19 last year. Krit was accused of embezzling inherited land rent worth over 35 million baht in Samut Prakan. On November 10, 2026, the Appeals Court ruled in case No. A.2886/2020 (Toll 1), where Nap Narongdech sued his brother Krit for embezzlement. The Appeals Court reversed the lower court's decision and dismissed the case against Krit. Krit respected the court's ruling and was pleased the facts were thoroughly examined. The court ruled the property management actions followed their mother's instructions and were not done with corrupt intent. Krit expressed relief, stating he always believed in the truth and justice system, and that the Appeals Court verdict reflects the allegations were not supported by the facts heard in court.

Today, this verdict marks another significant development clearing the embezzlement allegations against Krit. The Appeals Court clearly dismissed the case, and to provide a complete understanding of the dispute's background and related proceedings, the following summary is provided:

1. Toll 1 Case: The Appeals Court dismissed the embezzlement charge in case No. A.2886/2020. Nap Narongdech sued his brother Krit for embezzlement. The Appeals Court reviewed witness testimony and evidence regarding property management and found the actions followed the instructions of their mother, Khunying Prathip Narongdech, before her death, and were not done with corrupt intent. The court reversed the lower court's verdict and dismissed the case against Krit.

2. Wind Energy Shares Case (approx. 20 billion baht): Case No. A.2497/2018. Their father Kasem Narongdech sued Nap and his mother Khunying Ko Kaew Bunyachinda (Nap's mother) regarding document forgery and transfer of Wind Energy company shares worth approximately 20 billion baht. On July 15, 2025, the Appeals Court convicted Nap and Khunying Ko Kaew of joint forgery under Penal Code Sections 265 and 83, sentencing each to two years imprisonment suspended. Both were granted bail and are exercising their right to appeal.

3. Estate Manager Removal Case: Case No. P.2605/2013. Nap petitioned to remove Krit as sole estate manager of their mother Khunying Prathip's estate, where she had appointed Krit as sole executor in her will. This case reached the Supreme Court, which upheld Krit's position as sole estate manager per their mother's will.

4. Property Recovery Case Between Father Kasem and Son Nap: Case No. YChP.549/2024. Kasem Narongdech sued to recover property from Nap. The Appeals Court ordered Nap to return property to his father within the scope determined by the court.

5. Guardian Appointment Case for Kasem Narongdech: [Case details incomplete in source]