Quentin Griffiths, who helped establish the popular fashion retailer ASOS, was found dead after falling from a 17th-floor balcony in Thailand. Thai authorities are investigating the February 9th incident as a possible suicide with no signs of foul play.
The co-founder of the well-known fashion retailer ASOS has died following a tragic fall from a high-rise balcony at a Thai resort, according to local authorities.
Thai police confirmed Friday that Quentin Griffiths, age 58, fell from the 17th story of an apartment building in Pattaya, a popular coastal resort destination, on February 9th.
Authorities discovered the British man’s body on the ground directly beneath the balcony after responding to the scene. Police have identified the victim as Quentin John Griffiths.
Preliminary findings point to suicide, with investigators finding no evidence of criminal activity, according to police statements. Security camera footage revealed no one had entered Griffiths’ residence, where he resided by himself, though officials have ordered an autopsy examination.
Law enforcement officials reported that a Thai acquaintance of Griffiths told them the British businessman had been experiencing stress over legal disputes involving his former spouse, who is Thai.
Police discovered paperwork connected to these legal proceedings inside his apartment.
The incident went largely unnoticed by local media in Pattaya, which hosts a substantial population of international residents, until a British publication covered the story on Thursday.
Griffiths helped establish ASOS in 2000 and continued to hold significant ownership stakes in the company even after his departure.
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