Quentin Griffiths, 58, co-founder of online fashion giant ASOS, has died after falling from the 17th floor of his condominium in Pattaya, Thailand. Police and medics discovered him on the ground below his balcony. Officers said there were no immediate signs of a disturbance inside the apartment but have not ruled out foul play pending further tests and a full post-mortem.
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The death was reported by The Sun newspaper on 19 February.. A source close to his family said: “It’s a real mystery. The phrase ‘suspicious circumstances’ has been used but we just don’t know yet.”
Griffiths’ death follows a bitter dispute with his Thai ex-wife, who accused him of stealing £500,000, about 21 million baht, from the company they ran together. Last year he was arrested and questioned by police after she alleged he had forged documents to sell land and shares in the firm without her knowledge. He denied the claims, insisted he was innocent and was released after questioning, with the investigation ongoing.
Griffiths helped launch ASOS in 2000. The company grew into a £3 billion global retailer, with the Princess of Wales and Michelle Obama among those reported to have worn its own-label designs. A former advertising executive, he stepped down as marketing director after four years, making £15 million from share sales in 2010 and receiving a further stock windfall in 2013.
The father of three moved to Thailand around 2007. After divorcing his first wife, he married a Thai woman and they had a son and daughter before separating a few years ago.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: “We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities.” Thai police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Pictures courtesy of The Sun
Key Takeaways
• Quentin Griffiths, 58, died after falling from a 17th-floor condominium balcony in Pattaya.
• Police found no sign of a disturbance but have not ruled out foul play pending forensic tests and a post-mortem.
• His death follows an ongoing £500,000 financial dispute with his Thai ex-wife.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now TheSun 20 Feb 2026
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